THE AMERICAN GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG C… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Phone

5095285743

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE AMERICAN GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $110K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $70K, a strong 64% operating margin.

Mission

TO HELP FUND RESEARCH STUDIES AIMED AT REDUCING THE INCEDENCE OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG AND IMPROVEING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT OF MANY TYPES OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS. WE RESEARCH AND FUND MEDICAL STUDIES TO LOOK FOR THE CAUSE OF, PREVENTION OF, AND TREATMENT OF THE GERM SHEPHERD DOGS MOST DEBILITATING ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $10,000

THE AMERICAN GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ALLOWS FOR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS TO BE MADE FOR RESEARCH AND PROJECTS BENEFICIAL TO THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG.SUPPORT AND FUNDING OF MEDICAL...

THE AMERICAN GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ALLOWS FOR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS TO BE MADE FOR RESEARCH AND PROJECTS BENEFICIAL TO THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG.SUPPORT AND FUNDING OF MEDICAL RESEARCH RELATED TO MEDICAL CONDITIONS OF THE GERMAN SHEPHERD AND OTHER BREEDS OF DOGS. SPECIFICALLY THE EDUCATION AND TREATMENT OF CARDIAC DEFECTS, ESOPHAGEAL DEFECTS, PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY, TOXIC GUT SYNDROME, SPINAL CORD/DEGENERATIVE MYELOPAHTY, HYPOTHYROIDISM AND OTHERS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $47,374

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $62,436

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $109,810

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $10,000

Other Expenses $29,674

TOTAL EXPENSES $39,674

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$109,810	$123,172	-0.1%
Expenses	$39,674	$143,342	-0.7%
Net Income	$70,136	$-20,170	-4.5%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NANCY GODEK-McDONALD	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GINNY ALTMAN	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN GERLOFF	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CANDEE FOSS	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE MEHRA	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR CYNTHIA BINDER	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN BROOKS JONES	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VAN DUKEMAN	Finance Consult	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	$109,810	$39,674	$1,124,627	$70,136
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$59,086	$24,481	$1,074,661	$34,605
2022	$177,308	$71,111	$1,040,056	$106,197
2021	$87,587	$80,555	$933,859	$7,032
2020	$67,266	$106,123	$926,827	$-38,857
2019	$43,611	$149,151	$965,684	$-105,540
2018	$92,277	$235,644	$1,071,224	$-143,367

THE AMERICAN GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION