KSDS Assistance Dogs Inc. General Information Contact Information Nonprofit KSDS Assistance Dogs Inc. Address 120 W. 7th Street Washington, KS 66968 Phone (785) 325-2256 101 Fax 785 325-2258 Website www.ksds.org Facebook facebook.com/ksds.inc Twitter twitter.com/ksdsdogs Email gkeller@ksds.org At A Glance Former Names Midwest Canine Assistance Kansas Specialty Dog Service, Inc. KSDS Inc. 1
How to donate, support, and volunteer If you would like to support KSDS and its programs, a donation may be sent to KSDS, 120 W. 7th St., Washington, KS 66968. Donations may also be made by credit card by calling 785-325-2256. KSDS participates in the combined federal campaign, and our number is #10823. KSDS is also a member of Community Health Charities, and KSDS membership number is #29. A newsletter is distributed to our donors at least four times a year. Our newsletter contains a "wish list" of items that are needed at KSDS. This list is also available on our website at: www.ksds.org. Volunteers are always needed at KSDS to help with projects, cleaning, maintenance, and as puppy raisers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact KSDS at 785-325-2256. Also, a puppy raiser application is available on our website at: www.ksds.org 2
Mission & Areas Served Statements Mission Statement The mission of KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. is to provide professionally trained guide, service and facility dogs for people in need of a canine partner to enhance their independence, to fully function in society and or to enrich their professional career responsibilities with the ongoing support of our trainers to ensure proficient working partnerships. KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. contributes to a world where all people who would benefit from a professionally trained canine will be matched with the perfect partner. This is accomplished through a unique resource, a highly trained canine, selectively matched with a human partner, forming a team. The dog will provide assistance either specifically for their partner or they will help their partner assist others in prevailing over their disabilities. Placements occur at no charge to the person receiving the dog. Continuing support for the graduates is also part of the services offered. The support is utilized to keep the team working at peak performance and is offered throughout the life of the partnership. The staff provides one-on-one training for specialized needs and on-going support to all teams. KSDS assistance dogs are valued at $25,000. KSDS has given away over $13.9 million in product and services since 1991. KSDS has placed 557 teams in the past 28 years. KSDS is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI). ADI is a coalition of programs from around the world which train and place assistance dogs that formed in 1987. Together the coalition established the standards and ethics for training and placing assistance dogs. Background Statement KSDS was incorporated as Kansas Specialty Dog Service in January 1990 by a committee of Kansas 4-H families to fill the void of accessibility to service and guide dogs in the Midwest. With a one-time $500,000 in start-up funding from the State of Kansas and additional support from donors, KSDS campus now includes a state-of-the art kennel, modern year-round training facility, an administrative building, an accessible housing duplex and sixplex (accommodates 8 students), agility center, and a newly renovated training building. KSDS has its own breeding program and raises black and yellow Labradors and golden retrievers. KSDS is dedicated to the training and placement of assistance dogs in three areas, guide, service, and facility dogs. Guide dogs are trained to help people who are blind or visually impaired travel safely from one place to another by navigating sidewalks, alerting to stairs, crossing streets and avoiding obstacles. Service dogs provide assistance to people with other physical disabilities. Some of their trained skills include: retrieving dropped or selected items, assisting in dressing/undressing, pulling wheelchairs, bracing for balance or transfers, turning lights on/off, and opening doors. KSDS was the first in the nation to train both guide dogs and service dogs within the same facility. Facility Dogs Program staff and trained professional program volunteers can use program dogs in facilities to participate in canine assisted interventions. These dogs may be dogs in advanced training, breeding dogs, and younger pups. The facility dog must respond to commands from the facilitator 90% of the time on the first ask in all public and home environments. The facility dog must be partnered with a working professional facilitator and skilled at maintaining a calm manner and good social behavior in a variety of environments. They must also be accustomed to interacting with different types of people including those with physical and/or developmental disabilities. A facility dog must be provided with enough instruction to be able to meet the ADI Minimum Standards for Assistance Dogs in public. Facility dogs have at least 50 hours of training before being placed with a handler. The team then trains together at KSDS for five days. Impact Statement Accomplishments: Adopted a 5 year Business Plan on 7-1-2016 for long range planning for the future of KSDS. Hired a fundraiser in July, 2017. Purchased a 2017 Subaru Forester van to replace a 2006 van. The goals for 2018/2019 includes: Continue to evaluate breeding program with the goal of increasing the annual assistance dog team placements at KSDS to alleviate a longer waiting period for applicants. To continue to educate the public about the assistance dog program through presentations, programs, events, website, newsletter, and printed materials. To market KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. through the website, newsletters and printed materials, and social media. 3
Needs Statement KSDS needs a newer and larger handicapped accessible van for use during classes in transporting students. Currently, KSDS owns a 2006 Dodge van, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander accessible van, and a 2017 Subaru Forester van. These vehicles need to be evaluated and a larger accessible van should be purchased. Funding for breeding program to supplement the budget, in the amount of $ 10,000.00. General operating funds to meet monthly expenses of $ 62,000.00. Need volunteer puppy raisers for new puppies being born in the canine housing unit. CEO/Executive Director/Board Chair Statement KSDS experiences a great working relationship between Board of Directors, Co-CEO's and staff. The Board is strong and represents a broad spectrum of expertise. Each member of the Board brings his or her unique talents to the board. Every member of The Board is passionate about and focused on providing guidance to KSDS in all areas required to fulfill their mission statement. One of the greatest successes is the continuing support of KSDS puppy raisers. Their involvement in the various communities throughout the United States brings positive input to KSDS. Because of their commitment and passion to the mission of KSDS puppy raisers participate in many of our educational and outreach programs throughout the various states in which they are located. Another success story is the graduates of the KSDS program. This includes individuals who are sight challenged with guide dogs, individuals who are physically challenged with service dogs, and facility dogs who work with a professional in the area of education, medicine, counseling, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Our graduates are located in 32 states of the United States. One of our biggest challenges is to receive financial support from areas where graduates reside. The individuals in these communities plus the communities themselves have received benefits from KSDS although we are not located in their area. This challenge is being addressed with additional education and outreach within the communities. Service Categories Animal Training Blind/Visually Impaired Centers, Services Areas of Service Areas Served 4
Areas MO KS AK AZ AR CA CO FL IL IA LA MI NE NV NM OH OK OR PA TN TX VA WA WI WY ND IN GA AR KY AL IN ME 5
Programs Programs Training and placing assistance dogs Description Category KSDS has three programs providing canine assistance. The Guide Program provides guide dogs to individuals who are blind or visually impaired so they may travel safely by navigating sidewalks and streets, and avoiding obstacles. The Service Program provides highly-trained canines for people with physical disabilities to help with balancing, pulling wheelchairs, opening/closing doors and retrieving dropped items. The Facility Dog Program is a program where a facility dog is partnered with a working professional facilitator and skilled at maintaining a calm manner and good social behavior in a variety of environments. They must also be accustomed to interacting with different types of people including those with physical and/or developmental disabilities. The work of a facility dog can include visitations or professional therapy in one or more locations. The dog works with the professional by facilitating the successful completion of specific goals. Staff provides one-on-one training for specialized needs and on-going support to all teams. Human Services, General/Other Services for Individuals with Disabilities Population Served People/Families with of People with Disabilities, Children and Youth (0-19 years), Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Short term success is measured by graduation from the program. Students attend training at the KSDS facilities to learn how to care for the dog, the commands used, how to praise for results, easier ways to achieve the desired results and a number of other subjects that will help them handle the dog. At the end of the training the students must pass an access test that shows they have learned how to do the things that they were taught during class. When they pass this access test they graduate from the program, return home with their new assistance dog and can contact KSDS training instructors for individualized continuing support as needed. Long-term success is measured by a successful placement which is a confident happy team working safely together to achieve independence. With the help of assistance dogs people with disabilities live more independently, require less attendant care, experience easier/safer mobility and conserve physical energy for more involvement with community activities. Several KSDS graduates have been able to continue living in their own homes, further their education, gain employment, and operate their own business with the help of their specially trained partners. Placement with an assistance dog improves overall health through improved morale, diminished depression, greater self-confidence, fewer accidents and injuries, and higher levels of functionality. This benefits not only the person with the disability but also family, friends and society as a whole. Graduate follow-up reports are completed and evaluated every year. Graduates are required to complete re-certification every five years. They are also invited to a yearly retreat. Program goals are reviewed every six months and weekly staff meetings are used to set objectives to accomplish these goals. Apprentices are tested every three to four months in order to advance to the next level of apprenticeship. 6
Examples of Program Success After serving 15 years in law enforcement, juvenile wet macular degeneration forced me to give up the job I loved. Everyday activities became a challenge. With every trip, or fall, or near miss with a car, I became more depressed. I started to withdraw from life, participating in nothing, doing nothing. I went into a very deep almost terminal depression. I looked into getting a guide dog, went to KSDS for an interview and test drove' a dog. I was able to walk with my head up and at my old stride instead of the bent hesitant shuffle I'd endured for too long. With the confidence I regained because of my guide dog partner I was able to begin a new career and am trying things that I never thought I would be able to do. Ernie. Before coming to KSDS, Joan was living with family, using a power chair and on oxygen. Within 3 months of graduating from KSDS, she moved into her own apartment, didn't need the extra oxygen and was walking with the help of her new dog. The list goes on and on. 7
Puppy raiser program Description Category Puppies are placed with foster puppy raisers at 8 weeks of age. For the next 12 to 18 months the foster puppy raisers teach the puppies basic obedience and create socialization opportunities both at home and in public. This is a vital group for the organization and the staff provides training and support to the puppy raisers during this critical time. Human Services, General/Other Services for Specific Populations Population Served People/Families with of People with Physical Disabilities,, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Short term success of this program happens when the foster puppy raiser returns a dog that has been trained basic obedience, house manners and socialization so that it is ready to go into a specific program either guide or service. Long-term success is measured by a successful placement which is a confident happy team working safely together to achieve independence. With the help of assistance dogs people with disabilities live more independently, require less attendant care, experience easier/safer mobility and conserve physical energy for more involvement with community activities. Several KSDS graduates have been able to continue living in their own homes, further their education, gain employment, and operate their own business with the help of their specially trained partners. Placement with an assistance dog improves overall health through improved morale, diminished depression, greater self-confidence, fewer accidents and injuries, and higher levels of functionality. This benefits not only the person with the disability but also family, friends and society as a whole. Puppy raiser reports are completed and evaluated every month. Each dog returned is extensively evaluated before being placed in any of the programs. Program goals are reviewed every six months and weekly staff meetings are used to set objectives to accomplish these goals. Apprentices are tested every three to four months in order to advance to the next level of apprenticeship. I am blind & work with a guide from Guide Dogs for the Blind; I encountered one of your teams during a recent bus ride. I was apprehensive when the bus driver notified me that another service animal was boarding - as I have had a number of negative experiences with other "service animals". I was in for a pleasant surprise! - Both dog & handler were professional, efficient & courteous. Upon striking up a conversation with the handler - while our dogs completely ignored each other - I learned about the services and training that your organization provides. I was so impressed that I felt compelled to contact you regarding the experience. If this team is any indication of the quality of work your organization is doing then you are turning out some of the finest teams in the country. Kevin L. Bird, Vice-President Rogue Valley Chapter, American Council of the Blind of Oregon 8
Topeka Correctional Facility Pooches and Pals Description Category KSDS began a program with the Topeka Correctional Facility in March of 1996. The inmates were originally puppy raisers for KSDS. Newly and Sam, 7 week old Labrador Retrievers from the "Gunsmoke" litter were paired with two inmates who had applied to participate in the program. The TCF trainers did such a good job with the first 3 pups and more puppies were selected to succeed them. Shortly thereafter funding for the program was cut. However, the inmates who cared for the dogs rallied and formulated a funding plan that TCF approved. In April of 1998, an organization meeting was held. The name chosen was "Pooches & Pals". In March of 1998, TCF became the first and only KDOC facility to have dogs placed in their facility in the second phase of assistance training. The program soon grew to a third phase, Advanced Training. During the past twenty years, the women at Topeka Correctional Facility have raised puppies, worked dogs in basic obedience in the intermediate program, and started the basics of service dog training. KSDS is proud to have this ongoing association with Pooches and Pals and the women who put their hearts and souls into these dogs. One woman said, "The dogs teach us as well. They teach patience, communication and give unconditional love to all who are involved with them." The anniversary in 2013 was celebrated with talks from several individuals who have worked with the teams. Certificates were also awarded to those who have gone above and beyond to make this all happen. To date TCF has taken part in the training of over 200 KSDS dogs. Human Services, General/Other Services for Individuals with Disabilities Population Served People/Families with of People with Disabilities,, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success The Pooches and pals program accelerates the ability of KSDS to match the dogs with handicapped individuals upon their return to KSDS, Inc. KSDS, Inc. has had a collaborative relationship with TCF since March 1996. The Intermediate Training Program and Advanced Service Training have been in place since 1999 and 2000 respectively. Pooches and Pals adopted the following mission statement, "To give back to society through helping physically challenged persons by the training and support of assistance dogs." Commitment to their mission has accelerated the ability of KSDS to match the dogs with handicapped individuals upon their return to KSDS. The ultimate result is the increasing number of teams working together to achieve independence. In addition, over 200 TCF inmates have taken the opportunity to work toward a higher standard and achieve membership into the Pooches & Pals program. As one member stated, "The KSDS dogs that we train are amazing and can help a person in so many different ways. These dogs mean so much to us here at the prison as well. The program gives us an opportunity to give back to the community..." 9
Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success The TCF training program is monitored on-site by a staff member working at Topeka Correctional Facility. In addition, the Pooches and Pals members send in monthly progress reports to the KSDS trainers. These monthly reports are monitored by KSDS staff to assess the progress of the dogs. Conference calls are used by Senior Staff and TCF Staff to confer on the progress of the dogs as well as the training skill levels of the members of Pooches and Pals. Training sessions are presented to Pooches and Pals members by the KSDS Senior Training Staff. KSDS has developed a set of written and practical tests which are used to qualify experienced Pooches and Pals members to train dogs at the Advanced Service level within the TCF Facility. During the first eight years of the TCF dog program, 108 KSDS dogs were trained. Additionally, several Pooches and Pals members have worked on various training teams. To date, over 200 KSDS dogs have been trained through this program. Many of these ladies have also been released from TCF and placed constructively within their home communities. They fulfilled the mission of Pooches & Pals, having earned their own freedom even as they helped give freedom and independence to others through the training of these assistance dogs. This program provides good socialization for the dogs as well as a beneficial and rewarding experience for the TCF women who participate. 10
Disability related education and awareness Description Category KSDS provides disability related education to the general public through tours of our facility as well as presentations at schools, civic organizations, cultural events and other public and private gatherings. Through these activities KSDS educates the public about disability related issues including laws, regulations, rights, etiquette etc. This education helps the general population to encourage people with disabilities to become involved in their community. Human Services, General/Other Services for Individuals with Disabilities Population Served People/Families with of People with Physical Disabilities,, Short-Term Success Long- Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Short term success of this program is measured by the knowledge gained by the participants of the program. The participants learn about how assistance dogs are trained and why they are trained that way. Participants learn about different disabilities, how the person with the disability is affected and how assistance dogs can help them. Then they are given tips so that they can be more comfortable about approaching and helping someone with a disability. The National Organization on Disability identifies the greatest factors leading to lack of community participation as fear, discomfort or perceived negative attitudes and the lack of encouragement from community organizations. According to A Framework for Promoting the Health of People with Disabilities, Interventions that promote the integration (or reintegration) of people with disabilities into school, work or other community settings will promote other opportunities as well as lower the barriers of social stigma and isolation. This program will provide people with disabilities the support and encouragement they need to become active and contributing members of their communities and society. Volunteer and staff presenters are provided with training and personal experiences so that they have the skills necessary to speak to the general population about disability related issues. The presenters gauge the audience's reaction to the presentation given and their knowledge gained from the presentation. Most of our feedback comes from observation while working in public and listening to people talk about what they know about assistance dogs. Since we do several programs for schools, we often hear children explaining to their parents or other adults about the things that they have learned. Through this learning process they know that they can talk to a person with a disability and not be scared. They also know what they should and shouldn't do in association with an assistance dog so that the dog will still be able to work. People also learn about how they can help a person with a disability and then go above and beyond in helping. There are people who take time off work and out of their own busy schedules to take a person with a disability to places they need to go. For example one graduate owns an accessible van but is unable to drive it, so helpful citizens who have heard about the situation volunteer to drive the owner to the places she needs to go. CEO Comments People with many types of disabilities gain independence with assistance from a KSDS guide or service dog. The skills the dogs are trained to perform help the individuals accomplish many of the small tasks that each of 11
us, as able bodied people, take for granted each day: picking up dropped keys, opening a door to a local business, stepping up a 3 inch curb, or maneuvering a route safely. An assistance dog helps the person conserve energy so they have the stamina to be employed, go to school, or just leave home with the confidence they can return when they desire. Assistance dogs facilitate inclusion in the community as people talk with individuals about their dogs instead of avoiding interaction because of their disability. Facility dogs work with a professional facilitator such as a teacher, counselor, social worker, or in a police domestic relations unit. KSDS is proud of its quality product in canine assistance. Volunteers in the puppy raising program are the base for development of the puppies in preparation for assistance work. The quality breeding program insures strengths in conformation, attitude, and aptitude. Throughout puppy hood, puppy raisers channel the energy and intelligence of the puppy into a confident young dog with a desire to learn and serve their new partner. It is difficult to return a puppy to KSDS for the formal training, but it is rewarding to meet the person to whom the dog gives independence. Tours and programs are given by staff, puppy raisers, team graduates, and other volunteers to promote KSDS. Presentations assist with advocacy for people with disabilities, awareness about assistance dogs in public, proper behavior for people around dogs, and specific support opportunities for KSDS. Successful assistance dog teams happen because of teamwork in each program area of KSDS. 12
Leadership & Staff Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Term Start Apr 2013 Email Mrs. Glenda Keller gkeller@ksds.org Compensation $0 - $50,000 Experience In April, 2013, Glenda Keller was appointed as CEO for KSDS. Glenda has shown a special interest in KSDS as she was part of the 4-H group that started KSDS in 1990. Glenda is a retired Washington County extension agent. She is a past KSDS board member. Glenda has served as CEO at KSDS since April, 2013, to the present. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Former CEOs Name Term Mrs. Judith M. Sifers July 0-0 Larry Stigge Jan 2011 - Oct 2012 Senior Staff Mrs Debbie Tegethoff Title Experience/Biography Guide Instructor Debbie Tegethoff is KSDS Guide Dog Instructor. Deb joined the KSDS staff in June, 1999. She is certified in both human and pet first aid and CPR. Debbie is President of the local Washington Lions Club and is District Chairperson in Lions District "I" representing KSDS. She is also a member of G.F.W.C. Modern Pioneers Study Club in Washington. Mrs. Annette Metz Title Service and Social Dog Trainer Experience/Biography Annette Metz is the Service and Social DogTraining Instructor. Annette worked at KSDS for 5 years and took off some time to raise her family. In December, 2011, Annette returned to KSDS full time. Annette brings experience in training dogs and KSDS welcomes her back. Annette is certified in CPR and First Aid, and is active in school events and community events. Annette states, Returning to KSDS has always been my goal. I am excited and blessed to be back working and reconnecting with Graduates and Puppy Raisers. I enjoy the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities through highly trained canines. Title Staff 13
Paid Full-Time Staff 7 Volunteers 200 Retention Rate 100% Paid Contractors 1 Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency NonManagement Formal Evaluation Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Semi-Annually Semi-Annually Semi-Annually Plans & Policies Organization Has a Fundraising Plan Organization Has a Strategic Plan Management Succession Plan Organization Policy and Procedures Nondiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy No Collaborations KSDS is fully accredited with:assistance Dogs International (ADI)International Association of Assistance Dog PartnersGuide Dog Users, Inc. KSDS facilitates a program with Topeka Correctional Facility to train service and guide dogs. Washington County SchoolsUSD #108Hills Pet Food CompanyKansas State University Veterinary SchoolWashington County TourismHanover Hospital, Hanover, KansasWashington County HospitalCentennial Nursing Home located in Washington. Affiliations Affiliation Year Independent Charities of America 2006 Assistance Dogs International (ADI) 2003 Community Health Charities 2008 External Assessment and Accreditations Assessment/Accreditation Year Assistance Dogs International Inc. 2008 14
Awards Awards Award/Recognition Organization Year RSVP Site of the Year AmeriCorps*R.S.V.P. 2004 Accreditation Assistance Dogs International 2013 Commitment to Washington County Kansas Washington County Development Corporation 2005 recognition award RSVP award 2008 Kansas Business Excellence Award Kansas Department of Commerce 2010 Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the government? No CEO Comments Each member of the Board of Directors is dedicated to the KSDS's mission and brings a different area of expertise to the table in guidance: disabilities, education, finance, business, communication, canine behaviors, and kennel management. The importance of individualism is proven in the diversity of graduated teams. Consideration in the needs and abilities of each applicant lends to the success of graduates in all aspects of life be it student, homemaker, career oriented, or retired. The youngest person to receive a KSDS service dog was seven years old and the dog was able to open doors for him physically as well as open the doors to communicating and participating in activities with classmates. The oldest person to receive a KSDS guide dog was 83 years of age and with canine assistance, he was able to continue living independently for the next nine years. A constituent task force works with KSDS training staff to provide follow-up mentoring in skills development, at-home routines, and public access issues for graduate teams. A mark of quality for KSDS is the achievement of accreditation through Assistance Dogs International (ADI) in 2004. ADI is an international coalition of schools in training Guide, Hearing, and Service Dogs. The objectives of ADI are to promote standards of excellence in all areas of Assistance Dog programs and facilitate communication, learning, and education among member organizations and the public. KSDS has maintained Full-Voting membership since 1994. KSDS is also a member of Kansas Non-Profit Association and is affiliated with American Council for the Blind and International Association of Assistance Dog Partners. KSDS has been a sponsoring organization for AmeriCorps *VISTA, RSVP, and NCCC and utilized the resources for funding and marketing development, volunteers, and renovation assistance in preparation to expand the number of assistance dog teams placed annually. 15
Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Mr. Brent Boring Company Affiliation Retired Term July 2018 to June 2019 Email pupsrus12@gmail.com Board Members Name Mr Bob Bartkoski Dr. Philip Bentz D.V.M. Mr. Brent Boring Mr. Justin Dragastin Mrs. Lila Keesecker Mr Tim Matlack Mr Bill Slater Affiliation Retired school administrator Animal Health Center Retired teacher from Manhattan Vo Tech. Owner/Agent, Dragastin Insurance Agency Owner/manager, Keesecker Agri-business FNB President, Washington, Kansas Retired professor at SE Community College and Farmer Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 7 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 6 Female 1 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 0 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 88% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% 16
Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Constituency Includes Client Representation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 12 Standing Committees Executive Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts Finance CEO Comments Each member of the Board of Directors is dedicated to the KSDS mission and brings a different area of expertise to the table in guidance: disabilities, education, finance, business, communication, canine behaviors, and kennel management. The importance of individualism is proven in the diversity of graduated teams. Consideration in the needs and abilities of each applicant lends to the success of graduates in all aspects of life be it student, homemaker, career oriented, or retired. A child must be twelve years of age to receive a dog. The oldest person to receive a KSDS guide dog was 83 years of age and with canine assistance, he was able to continue living independently for the next nine years. A constituent task force works with KSDS training staff to provide follow-up mentoring in skills development, at-home routines, and public access issues for graduate teams. A mark of quality for KSDS, Inc. is the achievement of accreditation through Assistance Dogs International (ADI) in 2003. ADI is an international coalition of schools training Guide, Hearing, and Service Dogs. The objectives of ADI are to promote standards of excellence in all areas of Assistance Dog programs and facilitate communication, learning, and education among member organizations and the public. KSDS has maintained Full-Voting membership since 1994. KSDS is also a member of Kansas Non-Profit Association and is affiliated with American Council for the Blind and International Association of Assistance Dog Partners. KSDS has been a sponsoring organization for AmeriCorps *VISTA, RSVP, and NCCC and utilized the resources for funding and marketing development, volunteers, and renovation assistance in preparation to expand the number of assistance dog teams placed annually. 17
Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start July 01, 2017 Fiscal Year End June 30, 2018 Projected Revenue $862,373.00 Projected Expenses $862,373.00 Endowment Value $47,000.00 Percentage 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Total Revenue $367,032 $413,292 $630,046 Total Expenses $724,091 $783,600 $743,532 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Foundation and Corporation $242,488 $265,892 $495,504 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal -- -- -- State -- -- -- Local -- -- -- Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions -- -- -- Indirect Public Support $5,236 $11,280 $14,429 Earned Revenue $18,891 $38,844 $25,723 Investment Income, Net of Losses $16,424 $20,354 $22,833 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $21,383 $32,950 $47,038 Revenue In-Kind $47,523 $34,626 $19,254 Other $15,087 $9,346 $5,265 18
Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Program Expense $616,602 $668,430 $652,918 Administration Expense $59,556 $49,967 $37,505 Fundraising Expense $47,933 $65,203 $53,109 Payments to Affiliates -- -- -- Total Revenue/Total Expenses 0.51 0.53 0.85 Program Expense/Total Expenses 85% 85% 88% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 18% 21% 10% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Total Assets $3,397,449 $3,660,739 $4,029,944 Current Assets $1,598,532 $1,900,660 $2,751,524 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $151,543 $63,386 $64,112 Total Net Assets $3,245,906 $3,597,353 $3,965,832 Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities 10.55 29.99 42.92 Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2016 2015 2014 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Anonymous $25,000 Ross and Marianna Beach Foundation $47,000 -- Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Anonymous $15,000 Individual Donor -- Amount $30,058 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Anonymous $10,000 Merian (In-Kind Donations) $20,445 -- Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Campaign Purpose KSDS anticipates incorporating the five year business plan and to enter into a capital campaign to raise more money for KSDS and increase annual donations. KSDS adopted the business plan to make plans for the next five years and long range planning to ensure an increase in annual team placements and to hire additional staff. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Goal $0.00 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Organization Comments Imagine dropping an item on the floor from your wheelchair and constantly needing to have a caregiver or parent pick it up for you. Consider what it's like to have people walk by you and not look at you or acknowledge you. Now add a professionally trained canine partner to the mix and you have a completely different experience. The opportunities facing our organization are the commitment of graduating more teams and providing a greater degree of independence for individuals who are visually or physically disabled. Recently our facility dog program 19
expanded to include courthouse dogs. These canines are specifically trained to help people who have experienced the trauma of violent crimes. Their unconditional love and calm demeanor helps these children and adults share their experience, testify in court, and often find that allusive peace that is needed for healing. A challenge for KSDS is increasing the number of puppies we place. Our waiting lists are too long. There is a two to three year wait for a guide or facility dog, and a three to four year wait for a service dog. KSDS utilizes our own breeding program, and our greatest challenge is to provide enough dogs to meet the need, thus avoiding a long wait for the applicant. Our breeding program consists of black and yellow Labrador and golden retrievers. We monitor the genetics of our breeding stock to eliminate canine health problems such as hip and elbow dysplasia, cataracts, and heart problems. KSDS recognizes that we need to place a healthy and well trained dog with individuals who are experiencing their own health problems. Thus, we do not use shelter dogs because of the lack of health background information that includes three to four generations of data.ksds breeds our dogs to meet the needs of the three assistance dogs programs we offer. As an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI), we adhere to the high standards of training. We are active members of the ABC Breeding consortium and have benefitted by receiving excellent breeding stock with proven genetic profiles. KSDS is a debt free organization with a campus consisting of eight buildings that include canine housing units, training buildings, and ADA approved housing. In addition, KSDS is one of the few nonprofit organizations to give their dogs to their new partners FREE. Since we rely on donations, our challenge is to remain financially stable at a time when the economy is depressed. Our approach to solve this issue includes making conservative budget decisions and developing a variety of fund raising strategies. We believe we are making a difference in this world one puppy at a time, and we are committed to continue this effort for the future. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Foundation Comments FYE 6/30/2016, 2015, 2014: Financial data reported using IRS Form 990. Foundation/corporation revenue line item may include contributions from individuals. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Created 11.13.2018. Copyright 2018 Greater Kansas City Community Foundation 20