SHEP'S PLACE SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RUSSELL CLOTHIER

Phone

8168357602

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SHEP'S PLACE SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $285K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 96% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $175K, a strong 62% operating margin.

Mission

THE GOAL OF SHEP'S PLACE SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY INC. IS TO OPERATE A SANCTUARY FOR HOMELESS SENIOR DOGS IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA. WE BELIEVE SENIOR DOGS DESERVE TO LIVE OUT THEIR LIVES IN A SAFE, LOVING ENVIRONMENT. OUR FACILITY AND VOLUNTEERS ARE DEDICATED TO CARING FOR THESE DOGS, TO GIVE THEM THE SUPPORT AND ATTENTION THEY HAVE LOST. WE WILL TRY TO FIND NEW FAMILIES FOR THEM, BUT IF WE CAN'T, WE WILL BE THEIR FAMILY AND HOME, FOR AS LONG AS THEY LIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $105,749

PROVIDING REFUGE FOR ABANDONED OLD DOGS IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA. WE ARE A SMALL, PRIVATE SHELTER THAT FOCUSES ON THE CARE OF SENIOR DOGS. WE HOPE TO FIND OUR DOGS NEW FAMILIES, BUT THAT IS OFTEN...

PROVIDING REFUGE FOR ABANDONED OLD DOGS IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA. WE ARE A SMALL, PRIVATE SHELTER THAT FOCUSES ON THE CARE OF SENIOR DOGS. WE HOPE TO FIND OUR DOGS NEW FAMILIES, BUT THAT IS OFTEN DIFFICULT FOR SENIORS, SO IF WE CAN'T, WE WILL BE THEIR PERMANENT, LOVING HOME. WE FOCUS ON SENIOR DOGS WHO HAVE ALREADY SPENT TIME IN A SHELTER OR RESCUE, WAITING TO FIND A FAMILY. THE DOG'S QUALITY OF LIFE IS OUR HIGHEST GOAL AT SHEP'S PLACE, WITH AMPLE PLAY TIME, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, AND CARING, HUMAN INTERACTION. WE BELIEVE OUR SILVER-MUZZLED FRIENDS DESERVE TO ENJOY THEIR LIVES AND BE THEMSELVES FOR AS LONG AS THEY ARE ABLE. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A HOME FOR THE DOGS, TO GET THEM OUT OF THEIR KENNELS, AND LET THEM WANDER THE HOUSE, PLAY IN THE YARD, OR SLEEP, AS THEY CHOOSE.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $280,351

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,017

Other Revenue $2,317

TOTAL REVENUE $284,685

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $24,495

Fundraising Expenses $829

Program Expenses $105,749

Other Expenses $84,899

TOTAL EXPENSES $109,394

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$284,685	$144,949	+1.0%
Expenses	$109,394	$108,551	+0.0%
Net Income	$175,291	$36,398	+3.8%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

100

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
RUSSELL CLOTHIER	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN COLE	DIRECTOR	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRISH HERBIG	SECRETARY	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA BURKE	TREASURER	2.00	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
2023	$284,685	$109,394	$392,828	$175,291