Habitat For Paws General Information Contact Information nprofit Habitat For Paws Address P.O. Box 330945 Nashville, TN 37203 Phone (615) 828-1206 Web Site Web Site Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Email habitatforpaws@gmail.com At A Glance Year of Incorporation 2013 1
Mission & Impact Statements Mission Providing support to pet owners in breaking the cycle of suffering for chained dogs. Background Habitat for Paws is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare and quality of life for dogs living outdoors. Through our volunteer efforts, we create safer and improved conditions for chained dogs, provide education to the public, and help build healthier communities through awareness and compassion. For dogs living outdoors on a chain, Habitat for Paws reaches out to their families and offers a free fence, a new shelter, and free or reduced cost spay/neuter. With our services, dogs that were once chained/tethered will learn what it is like to live, run, and play in a safe and more comfortable environment. Habitat for Paws ( HFP ) is a small, all-volunteer nonprofit agency who desires to improve the living conditions of dogs living on chains or tethers ( chained ). Numerous risks to the community develop after a dog is chained or tethered more than 12 hours a day. Chained dogs often become aggressive toward people and other animals. Dogs living on the end of a chain or tethered are at risk for attacks by other animals. There are various reasons for chaining a dog. The most prevalent reason is lack of funds available to purchase fencing. Without the proper daily exercise, a puppy growing into a dog becomes energetic and difficult to control in the house. Often the answer families turn to is chaining the dog to keep it on their property, but out of the house. HFP provides services to families which may consist of transportation for spay/neuter surgeries, dog houses and fences. Impact 2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1) Served over 260 Dogs by providing improved shelter, food pans, water buckets, straw and coats in cold weather. 2) Spayed and neutered 72 Dogs. 3) Built or repaired fences which set free 35 Dogs. 2016 GOALS 1) Meet 150 new families who need support for their dogs. 2) Set free 40 dogs from chains. 3) Formalize program structure to increase efficiency 4) Continue partnerships with Center for nprofit Management and Hands On Nashville to cultivate high caliber Volunteers. 2
Needs 1) 50 XL Igloo dog houses are need to meet the needs of our current and future clients. Each house costs $100. 2) Volunteer Crew Site Leaders are needed to lead Fence Builds. Training is provided. All tools & supplies are provided. 3) Transportation is needed to carry dogs to appointments for spay and neuter sugery. 4) Steady donations are needed to provide the funding for fencing materials, dog houses, flea/tick preventative, spay & neuter surgeries, food/water bowls, and collars. Monthly expeditures expected in 2014 is $3,000. 5) Storage space for donated items and materials. Other ways to donate, support, or volunteer Checks may be mailed to P.O. Box 330945, Nashville, TN 37203 XL Igloo dog houses, light weight tethers, food pans, water buckets, collars & straw are needed. Volunteers are needed to be Crew Site Leaders to lead fence builds each month. Training and all supplies/tools are provided. Service Categories Primary Organization Category Animal Related / Animal Services NEC Areas of Service Areas Served TN - Davidson TN - Sumner TN - Robertson TN - Rutherford TN - Williamson Habitat For Paws serves counties in middle Tennessee. Current clients live in Davidson, Rutherford, Robertson, Sumner and Williamson counties. Board Chair Statement Our approach to helping each family is kind, positive and supportive. All of the families we meet have financial issues and many have a serious health issue with one of their immediate family members. CEO Statement Habitat For Paws seeks to build a relationship with each famliy to serve as a role model and provide support. Establishing a positive long term relationship with the family owning a chained dog will provide the opportunity for HFP to educate and assist the pet owner in improving the quality of life for their current dog and future dogs. Pet owners who have chained dogs experience a cycle of guilt associated with not being able to take proper care of the dog. As a result of the dog being chained his/her behavior becomes worse. Their lack of socialization may cause them to become aggressive. Dogs on chains are 3 times more likely to bite. Education for the family is an important aspect of HFP s program which is based on building a relationship with the family. Lack of ability to properly care for a dog, is an additional stress for a family who is experiencing economic or health issues. Research has shown that reducing stress improves a person s health and quality of life. Experience has shown that when a fence is built and a dog released from a chain, the family is happy and excited to see that their dog has an improved habitat. 3
Programs Programs Fence Building Description Our volunteers build a minimum of two fences each month for chained dogs. Budget $600 Population Served,, Paws Patrol Description Weekly Paws Patrol Team visits families to establish a relationship to improve each dog's qualify of life. Population Served,, Spay and Neuter Description Budget Each dog is spayed or neutered in order to qualify for a fence. Each dog receives a rabies vaccination and nails trim when they are fixed. $69 per dog Population Served,, CEO Comments Funding is the biggest challenge faced by Habitat For Paws. The community's needs exceed our current available funding. Our primary fundraising activity has been, via facebook. We are currently seeking alternative funding sources. 4
Governance Board Chair Board Chair Renae Hawkins Company Affiliation Habitat For Paws Term Jan 2017 to Dec 2020 Email renae.hawkins@cat.com Board Members Name Affiliation Status Jeff Cashdollar Renae Hawkins Heather Holliman Davis Habitat For Paws Cheri Plunkett Habitat For Paws Voting Janet Smith Habitat For Paws Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 5 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 1 Female 4 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 100% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Under Development Under Development Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes 5
Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 1 Board CoChair Board CoChair Jeff Cashdollar Company Affiliation Habitat For Paws Term Jan 2017 to Dec 2020 Email jeff.cashdollar@cat.com Standing Committees Finance Operations Marketing Community Outreach / Community Relations 6
Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Term Start Apr 2013 Email Ms. Renae Hawkins renae.hawkins@cat.com Experience - Master s Degree in Human Resources Management & 1 year of law school; - 17 years experience in Human Resources Management & 10 years as a paralegal (was Vice President of Administration for a $30 million manufacturing company) - Involved in animal welfare since 2006 as a Volunteer with the Gassaway Rescue Project, Snip & Tip Program, Humane Society of Sumner County and Safe Place for Animals Staff Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Volunteers 80 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 0% Plans & Policies Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan? Under Development Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan? Yes Number of years Strategic Plan Considers 3 When was Strategic Plan adopted? May 2013 In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place? Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan? Does the organization have a ndiscrimination Policy? Under Development Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? 7
Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan 01 2017 Fiscal Year End Dec 31 2017 Projected Revenue $49,200.00 Projected Expenses $69,650.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Endowment Spending Policy Income Only Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $0 -- $0 Total Expenses $0 -- $0 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $0 -- $0 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 State $0 $0 Local $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 Individual Contributions $0 -- $0 Indirect Public Support $0 -- $0 Earned Revenue $0 -- $0 Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 -- $0 Membership Dues $0 -- $0 Special Events $0 -- $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 -- $0 Other $0 -- $0 8
Expense Allocation Program Expense $0 -- $0 Administration Expense $0 -- $0 Fundraising Expense $0 -- $0 Payments to Affiliates -- -- $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses -- -- -- Program Expense/Total Expenses -- -- -- Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue -- -- -- Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $0 -- $0 Current Assets $0 -- $0 Long-Term Liabilities $0 -- $0 Current Liabilities $0 -- $0 Total Net Assets $0 -- $0 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities -- -- -- Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets -- -- -- Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar -- -- -- Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Capital Campaign Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset? Capital Campaign Goal $0.00 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? State Charitable Solicitations Permit TN Charitable Solicitations Registration Yes - Expires June 2018 Organization Comments Current challenges are increasing fundraising to assist with monthly fence builds and establishing funds for spay and neuter surgeries, rabies shots & nail trims. Based on HFP s focus to help reduce the euthanasia rate by requiring dogs be spayed or neutered before a fence is built, funding is needed to cover surgery and vaccination costs after grant money is exhausted. We have a fundraising committee in place to identify opportunities beyond specific fundraisers for each build and putting in place events throughout the year to raise funds and reach a wider base of opportunity. 9
GivingMatters.com Financial Comments This organization filed a 990-N form with the IRS, which does not provide specific financial information. Most small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less ($25,000 for tax years ending after December 31, 2007 and before December 31, 2010) are required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ instead. Comment provided by Nicole Rose 03/29/2018. Created 04.21.2018. Copyright 2018 The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 10