FIDO INC

EIN: 208089877 501(c)(3) Education

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Total Revenue
$636,554
Total Expenses
$730,536
Total Assets
$260,333
Net Assets
$260,333
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
DARCIE KURTZ
Phone
3174135547
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FIDO INC, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $637K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $731K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF F. I. D. O., INC. IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUTSIDE DOGS. F.I.D.O. OFFERS HUMANE EDUCATION AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO HELP DOG OWNERS COMPLY WITH LOCAL DOG CARE ORDANANCES AND IMPROVE THEIR DOG'S QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $192,932 Revenue: $1,290

SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FIDO IS ONE OF A FEW LOCAL ANIMAL GROUPS WORKING TO REMOVE ALL BARRIERS TO SPAY/NEUTER BY SCHEDULING, TRANSPORTING, AND FUNDING SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES ALONG WITH...

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SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FIDO IS ONE OF A FEW LOCAL ANIMAL GROUPS WORKING TO REMOVE ALL BARRIERS TO SPAY/NEUTER BY SCHEDULING, TRANSPORTING, AND FUNDING SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES ALONG WITH VACCINATIONS. MANY OF THE ANIMALS SERVED BY FIDO HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A VETERINARIAN AND HAVE REPRODUCED MULTIPLE PREVIOUS LITTERS, SOME ENDING UP IN OUR CITY SHELTER OR ON THE STREETS. FIDO REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH SPAY/NEUTER TO RECEIVE ALL SERVICES. IN 2024, FIDO ENSURED THAT 1,378 AT-RISK DOGS AND CATS WERE ALTERED.

Program 2
Expenses: $135,874 Revenue: $6,982

FENCE PROGRAM: F.I.D.O. ASSISTS DOG OWNERS BY CONSTRUCTING OR REPAIRING FENCED ENCLOSURES TO FREE DOGS FROM CHAINS AND TO PROVIDE LARGE SECURE AREAS FOR DOGS TO EXERCISE FREELY. FENCED AREAS ARE...

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FENCE PROGRAM: F.I.D.O. ASSISTS DOG OWNERS BY CONSTRUCTING OR REPAIRING FENCED ENCLOSURES TO FREE DOGS FROM CHAINS AND TO PROVIDE LARGE SECURE AREAS FOR DOGS TO EXERCISE FREELY. FENCED AREAS ARE BUILT TO ENCLOSE EXTERIOR DOORS OF THE HOME AND TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS FOR OWNERS TO BRING THEIR DOGS INSIDE THEIR HOMES. F.I.D.O. IS THE ONLY ANIMAL WELFARE GROUP IN INDIANAPOLIS TO PROVIDE LARGE, SECURE, FENCED ENCLOSURES TO LOW-INCOME DOG OWNERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A HUMANE ALTERNATIVE TO DOG TETHERING. F.I.D.O.'S FENCE PROGRAM ALSO PROMOTES PUBLIC SAFETY BY KEEPING DOGS SECURELY CONTAINED IN THEIR OWN YARD. F.I.D.O. COMPLETED 211 FENCE PROJECTS IN 2024 TO FREE OVER 500 DOGS FROM THE END OF A CHAIN.

Program 3
Expenses: $109,031 Revenue: $51,270

PET FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM: F.I.D.O. PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 15,000 POUNDS OF DOG AND CAT FOOD TO APPROXIMATELY 500 LOW-INCOME INDIANAPOLIS DOG/CAT OWNERS AND COMMUNITY CAT CARETAKERS EACH MONTH...

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PET FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM: F.I.D.O. PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 15,000 POUNDS OF DOG AND CAT FOOD TO APPROXIMATELY 500 LOW-INCOME INDIANAPOLIS DOG/CAT OWNERS AND COMMUNITY CAT CARETAKERS EACH MONTH. F.I.D.O. ALSO ASSISTS LOW-INCOME DOG/CAT OWNERS AND COMMUNITY CAT CARETAKERS, BIWEEKLY, WITH THEIR BASIC PET SUPPLIES, INCLUDING FLEA TREATMENT, INSIDE DOG TRAINING CRATES, STRAW BEDDING, DOG HOUSES, COLLARS, AND LEASHES. IN 2024, F.I.D.O. DISTRIBUTED 172,066 POUNDS OF DOG AND CAT FOOD.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $545,249
Program Service Revenue $60,087
Investment Income $9,792
Other Revenue $21,426
TOTAL REVENUE $636,554

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $315,906
Fundraising Expenses $44,581
Program Expenses $532,675
Other Expenses $414,630
TOTAL EXPENSES $730,536

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $636,554 $504,443 +0.3%
Expenses $730,536 $596,508 +0.2%
Net Income $-93,982 $-92,065 +0.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
13
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$65,000
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JESSICA SUHRE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA ABANO-BARTH VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY METTLER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JON BLACK TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN KLUS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAISA LOZADA-LONGORIA BOARD MEMBER - EXIT 08/2024 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD HAHN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY HINES BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRANDA STEPHENS BOARD MEMBER - START 01/2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARCIE KURTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer
$65,000 $0 $65,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $636,554 $730,536 $260,333 $-93,982
2023 $504,443 $596,508 $520,785 $-92,065
2022 $541,711 $489,733 $606,874 $51,978
2021 $424,700 $431,848 $562,596 $-7,148
2020 $327,782 $273,315 $565,651 $54,467
2019 $282,097 $213,562 $511,184 $68,535
2018 $276,079 $169,636 $442,649 $106,443
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