DOGS FOR LIFE INC

EIN: 311800397 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

VERO BEACH, FL

Total Revenue
$733,302
Total Expenses
$679,650
Total Assets
$1,382,034
Net Assets
$1,342,765
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
SHELLY FERGER
Phone
7725678969
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DOGS FOR LIFE INC, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $733K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $680K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AND DOGS THROUGH TRAINING ASSISTANCE DOGS, PET THERAPY DOGS, AND OWNING AND OPERATING AN OFF-LEASH DOG PARK. THE CORPORATION ALSO ASSISTS WITH ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS AND DOGS OF THE TREASURE COAST OF FLORIDA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $113,537

PROVIDE TRAINED DOGS FOR VETERANS SUFFERING FROM SYMPTOMS OF PTSD.

Program 2
Expenses: $98,193

PROVIDE A SAFE DOG PARK FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR DOGS.

Program 3
Expenses: $92,489

TO RAISE PUPPIES IN ORDER FOR THEM TO BE TRAINED AS SERVICE DOGS FOR BOTH VETERANS AND THOSE WITH DISABILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $600,251
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,854
Other Revenue $124,197
TOTAL REVENUE $733,302

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $325,079
Fundraising Expenses $34,202
Program Expenses $541,904
Other Expenses $354,571
TOTAL EXPENSES $679,650

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $733,302 $624,116 +0.2%
Expenses $679,650 $649,894 +0.0%
Net Income $53,652 $-25,778 -3.1%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
11
Volunteers
33

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
4
$111,145
Total Directors
7
$111,145
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHELLY FERGER SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$111,145 $0 $111,145
EDDIE BOATWRIGHT PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE DALE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHI G SCHUMANN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BARBERI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD LEWIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE DEFREN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $733,302 $679,650 $1,382,034 $53,652
2023 $624,116 $649,894 $1,395,601 $-25,778
2022 $835,829 $684,553 $1,278,183 $151,276
2021 $578,014 $533,392 $1,126,907 $44,622
2020 $637,286 $552,901 $1,119,290 $84,385
2019 $536,594 $518,468 $997,900 $18,126
2018 $521,818 $517,264 $979,774 $4,554
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