DAWG Founders Fund (EIN 451018812) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Shirley Jansen

Phone

8059574890

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DAWG Founders Fund, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $325K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $517K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 59% operating deficit.

Mission

DAWG Founders Fund provides funds for rescue, training, veterinary care and low-cost spay and neuter clinics to local no-kill shelters and other canine welfare organizations.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,502

Program Service Revenue $106,912

Investment Income $176,893

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $325,307

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,495

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $490,493

Other Expenses $508,575

TOTAL EXPENSES $517,070

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$325,307	$-38,259	-9.5%
Expenses	$517,070	$273,137	+0.9%
Net Income	$-191,763	$-311,396	-0.4%

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

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
Shirley Jansen	President	30.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellen Zissler	Secretary	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Jansen	Treasurer	30.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathleen Wathen	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Rogers	Director	3.00	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
2024	$325,307	$517,070	$2,078,717	$-191,763
2023	$-38,259	$273,137	$2,248,786	$-311,396
2022	$31,357	$100,079	$2,218,314	$-68,722
2021	$2,611,614	$71,708	$2,597,488	$2,539,906

DAWG Founders Fund