DUO DOGS INC

EIN: 431379801 501(c)(3)

ST LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$2,831,004
Total Expenses
$1,945,328
Total Assets
$7,412,161
Net Assets
$7,357,782
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
DAWN VAN HOUTEN
Phone
3149972325
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

DUO DOGS INC, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $886K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

DUO DOGS, INC. IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT TRAINS AND CONNECTS DOGS WITH PEOPLE TO CULTIVATE MEANINGFUL CHANGES IN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,049,434 Revenue: $8,435

ASSISTANCE DOG PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE BRED, WHELPED, RAISED AND TRAINED TO ASSISTANCE DOG INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AT THE DUO DOGS FACILITY TO BECOME SERVICE DOGS. ONCE TRAINED, THE DOGS CAN...

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ASSISTANCE DOG PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE BRED, WHELPED, RAISED AND TRAINED TO ASSISTANCE DOG INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AT THE DUO DOGS FACILITY TO BECOME SERVICE DOGS. ONCE TRAINED, THE DOGS CAN ASSIST WITH MOBILITY AND HEARING RELATED TASKS SUCH AS RETRIEVING ITEMS, OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS, AND ALERTING TO SOUNDS. PTSD ASSISTANCE DOGS SERVE LOCAL VETERANS DIAGNOSED WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER REORIENTING A CLIENT TO TIME AND PLACE, REDUCING ANXIETY, INTERVENING DURING NIGHTMARES OR NIGHT TERRORS, AND PROVIDING A SOCIAL BRIDGE FOR POSITIVE INTERACTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. A FACILITY DOG IS TRAINED AND PLACED WITH A FACILITY THAT WORKS WITH AT RISK POPULATIONS. TYPICALLY, THE DOG IS USED AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL BY THE HANDLER, HELPING TO INITIATE A RESPONSE FROM THE RESIDENTS, PATIENTS OR CLIENTS OF THE FACILITY. THESE DOGS HAVE EXCEPTIONAL PATIENCE AND TEMPERAMENT FOR WORKING AROUND ALL TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS. COURTHOUSE FACILITY DOGS ARE PLACED WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE BEEN MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND/OR SEXUALLY ABUSED. THE DOGS ARE USED AS PART OF THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW PROCESS TO HELP GATHER INFORMATION FROM THE VICTIM. IF NECESSARY, THE DOG WILL ACCOMPANY THE VICTIM TO COURT IF TESTIMONY IS REQUIRED. DUO DOGS MONITORS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PERSON AND DOG THROUGHOUT THE WORKING RELATIONSHIP. ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL OR FACILITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $377,484 Revenue: $68,935

DUO TOUCH THERAPY PROGRAM: DUO PROVIDES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR PERSONAL DOGS TO VISIT PARTNER FACILITIES IN WHICH THE PATIENTS OR RESIDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM A VISIT WITH...

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DUO TOUCH THERAPY PROGRAM: DUO PROVIDES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR PERSONAL DOGS TO VISIT PARTNER FACILITIES IN WHICH THE PATIENTS OR RESIDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM A VISIT WITH A WELL-TRAINED CANINE. PAWS FOR READING TEAMS VISIT CLASSROOM OR LIBRARY SETTINGS ACTING AS AN INCENTIVE FOR THE CHILDREN TO INCREASE TIME SPENT READING AND IMPROVE THEIR READING SKILLS. DUO RESPONSE DOGS PROVIDE COMFORT AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT IN THE AFTERMATH OF A CRISIS. 298 CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER TEAMS, THAT INCLUDE A HANDLER AND THEIR PERSONAL DOG, VISITED APPROXIMATELY 220,000 PEOPLE IN OVER 120 DIFFERENT FACILITIES. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL OR FACILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,654,749
Program Service Revenue $77,370
Investment Income $70,501
Other Revenue $28,384
TOTAL REVENUE $2,831,004

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,304,816
Fundraising Expenses $226,053
Program Expenses $1,605,405
Other Expenses $640,512
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,945,328

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,831,004 $2,300,242 +0.2%
Expenses $1,945,328 $1,900,480 +0.0%
Net Income $885,676 $399,762 +1.2%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
28
Volunteers
720

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
$161,794
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASON FREI BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BOYLE BOARD VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MCGRATH SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE BOILLAT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE CAPLIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB EIKE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARLEEN HARMON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY KOUCHOUKOS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA LAMPERT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELYSE MANTERFIELD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIBBY NOLAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB VERBARG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL YAUCH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEATRICE ZDRODOWSKI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN VAN HOUTEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$146,773 $15,021 $161,794
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 $2,831,004 $1,945,328 $7,412,161 $885,676
2023 $2,300,242 $1,900,480 $6,400,482 $399,762
2022 $1,454,800 $1,576,085 $5,862,477 $-121,285
2021 $1,294,497 $1,232,543 $6,339,916 $61,954
2020 $1,306,082 $1,349,636 $6,058,287 $-43,554
2019 $1,433,822 $1,367,740 $5,956,603 $66,082
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