PETS FOR LIFE INC

EIN: 480987472 501(c)(3) Health Care

KANSAS CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$77,192
Total Expenses
$106,896
Total Assets
$797,221
Net Assets
$797,221
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
KS
Principal Officer
COLLEEN KENNEDY
Phone
8163639996
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PETS FOR LIFE INC, founded in 1984, is a micro nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $77K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $107K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 38% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF PETS FOR LIFE, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN LOCAL HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, SHELTERS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, TREATMENT CENTERS FOR YOUTH AND CORRECTIONS FACILITIES THROUGH THE USE OF CERTIFIED THERAPY TEAMS OF PETS AND VOLUNTEERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $70,273 Revenue: $75,978

TAKING PETS TO NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS, ETC. FOR THERAPY AND COMPANY OF RESIDENTS AND PATIENTS. AT 2025 YEAR END, 136 FACILITIES WERE VISITED BY OUR 128 VOLUNTEERS FOR A TOTAL OF 201,566 PET...

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TAKING PETS TO NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS, ETC. FOR THERAPY AND COMPANY OF RESIDENTS AND PATIENTS. AT 2025 YEAR END, 136 FACILITIES WERE VISITED BY OUR 128 VOLUNTEERS FOR A TOTAL OF 201,566 PET CONTACTS WITH INDIVIDUALS. THE BENEFITS OF OUR PET/VOLUNTEER VISITS TO PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE THE INCREASED EMOTIONAL/SOCIOLOGICAL WELL BEING OF THESE INDIVIDUALS, AS WELL AS POSITIVE PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES. IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, CLINICAL RESEARCH HAS VERIFIED THAT INDIVIDUAL PET VISITS HAVE A VERY POSITIVE PHYSICAL AS WELL AS PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFIT. ANXIETY IS LESSENDED MEASURABLY, BLOOD PRESSURE IS LOWERED, AND THE RISK OF HEART ATTACK IS REDUCED. PET ASSISTED THERAPY/ACTIVITY IS NOW LOOKED UPON AS A MEASURABLE, MEDICAL ADJUNCT TO A PERSON'S QUALITY OF LIFE. INFORMATION IS SENT TO US MONTHLY FROM THE FACILITIES WE SERVE OR FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS. WE CONTINUE TO INCREASE OUR SERVICES TO CHILDREN. OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE OUR VOLUNTEER BASE TO BE ABLE TO SERVE MORE INDIVIDUALS AND FACILITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,214

THE READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS (R.E.A.D) PROGRAM IMPROVES CHILDREN'S READING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY EMPLOYING A POWERFUL METHOD: READING TO A DOG. R.E.A.D. DOGS REGISTERED THERAPY ANIMALS...

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THE READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS (R.E.A.D) PROGRAM IMPROVES CHILDREN'S READING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY EMPLOYING A POWERFUL METHOD: READING TO A DOG. R.E.A.D. DOGS REGISTERED THERAPY ANIMALS CERTIFIED THROUGH PETS FOR LIFE WHO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR THIS PROGRAM. THE VOLUNTEER TEAMS GO TO SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES AS READING COMPANIONS FOR CHILDREN. WHEN A R.E.A.D DOG IS LISTENING, THE ENVIRONMENT IS TRANSFORMED, A CHILD'S DREAD IS REPLACED BY EAGER ANTICIPATION, AND LEARNING OCCURS. PARTICIPATING KIDS MAKE ENORMOUS STRIDES IN READING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS WHILE BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS. PERFORMANCE IN OTHER SUBJECTS TENDS TO IMPROVE, AS DOES ATTENDANCE AND EVEN PERSONAL HYGIENE. REACH OUT AND READ -- OUR VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR DOGS VISIT THE CABOT WESTSIDE CLINIC TWICE A MONTH AND INTERACT WITH CHILDREN IN THE WAITING ROOM. THE CHILDREN LISTEN OR READ TO THE DOGS AS THEY AWAIT THEIR TURN TO VIST THE MEDICAL STAFF. IN 2025, 1,948 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE R.E.A.D. PROGRAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $36,672
Program Service Revenue $1,920
Investment Income $38,600
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $77,192

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $65,999
Fundraising Expenses $5,054
Program Expenses $71,487
Other Expenses $40,897
TOTAL EXPENSES $106,896

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $77,192 $84,437 -0.1%
Expenses $106,896 $102,924 +0.0%
Net Income $-29,704 $-18,487 +0.6%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
128

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
5
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TODD BACHAMP DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN FITZGERALD DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE FORT INCOMING TRE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HIRES GAGE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM GOVREAU VICE PRESIDE 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOBY VON DER HEYDE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN KENNEDY PRESIDENT 18.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY LETOURNEAU DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY MADSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCGEE TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE TILDEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer 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 $77,192 $106,896 $797,221 $-29,704
2024 $84,437 $102,924 $751,459 $-18,487
2023 $83,740 $112,069 $728,489 $-28,329
2022 $80,933 $92,234 $684,043 $-11,301
2021 $74,195 $73,570 $835,874 $625
2020 $100,864 $74,054 $797,555 $26,810
2019 $95,262 $90,593 $740,990 $4,669
2018 $137,074 $94,437 $657,984 $42,637
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