AMERICAN VETERANS SERVICE DOG ACADEMY

EIN: 465397186 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

LEMONT, IL

Total Revenue
$268,322
Total Expenses
$254,625
Total Assets
$148,695
Net Assets
$147,409
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ERIC CARLSON
Phone
6304867734
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN VETERANS SERVICE DOG ACADEMY, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $268K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $255K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 8TH, 2021: AVSDA WAS FOUNDED FOR, AND HAS AS ITS CORE MISSION, THE REDUCTION OF SUICIDE NUMBERS AMONGST VETERANS DIAGNOSED WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS (PTS). WE STRIVE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL THROUGH OUR SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAM WHICH PAIRS AND TRAINS VETERANS WITH THEIR DOGS TO BECOME WORKING TEAMS. OUR PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND DEDICATED STAFF WHO ASSIST OUR VETERANS IN REACHING THEIR GOAL OF A BETTER, HAPPIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE LIFE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THEIR SERVICE DOG.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $268,322
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $268,322

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $58,277
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $13,141
Other Expenses $196,348
TOTAL EXPENSES $254,625

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $268,322 $243,144 +0.1%
Expenses $254,625 $225,413 +0.1%
Net Income $13,697 $17,731 -0.2%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
1
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
2
$54,000
Total Directors
6
$54,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BENJAMIN SANDERS PRESIDENT - 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC CARLSON TREASURER - 40.00
Officer Director
$54,000 $0 $54,000
LYNN SEBEK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT PEREZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON RUPP DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH STEVENSON 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 $268,322 $254,625 $148,695 $13,697
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $201,691 $213,244 $116,692 $-11,553
2022 $268,743 $200,887 $128,265 $67,856
2021 $200,024 $164,116 $60,388 $35,908
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