K9 Youth Alliance

kids helping dogs helping kids

Pasadena, CA | www.k9youthalliance.org

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K9 Youth Alliance

EIN: 46-1604776

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 18, 2023

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Mission

K9 Youth Alliance seeks to enrich the lives of young people while they help prepare abandoned dogs for permanent homes.

Ruling year info

2013

Co-Founder, Organizational Director, K9 Youth Alliance Board Member

Kelly Osburn

Main address

556 South Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 101-566

Pasadena, CA 91105 USA

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EIN

46-1604776

Subject area info

Animal training

Youth development

Population served info

Adolescents

At-risk youth

NTEE code info

Single Organization Support (O11)

Animal Training, Behavior (D61)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Teens at risk: Teens from low-income families and academically or behaviorally challenged backgrounds are more likely to experience long-term barriers to success such as poverty, joblessness, incarceration and addiction as adults.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Positive Youth Development & K9 Enrichment Series

The Program pairs youth from underserved communities with abandoned shelter dogs for three week programs of learning, empowerment and development. During the program, youth train their dog partner using rewards based methods as a model for acceptance and non-violence, while at the same time developing skills like clear communication and leadership. Students learn about humane education and advocate for their dog's adoption, and celebrate their achievements during a public graduation ceremony.

Population(s) Served

At-risk youth

Adolescents

Where we work

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

The Positive Youth Development Series seeks to improve the lives of disadvantaged teens by helping them develop personal assets like self-esteem, leadership skills and responsibility.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

K9 Youth Alliance aims to enrich the lives of underserved youth while they prepare abandoned dogs for permanent homes. Its mission stems from the tenet that one best helps oneself by helping others. Specifically, K9YA empowers teens from low income and other high-risk backgrounds to develop greater self-awareness and responsibility both by volunteering to help shelter dogs and participating in activities that promote personal development and leadership skills.

K9YA’s programs are based on the tenet that youth best help themselves by volunteering to help others, in this case, abandoned dogs. Canine enrichment and training help reduce stress in shelter dogs, buffering against maladaptive behaviors that can lead to euthanasia. By providing shelter dogs with up to 30 hours of enriching activities, K9YA students improve, and in some cases even save, their dog-partners’ lives. Youth are empowered with a greater sense of responsibility and self-worth as they begin to understand just how much they have to give.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

Our partners include:
Boys & Girls Club Pasadena (refers teens and provides facilities).
Hillsides Education Center (refers teens).
LA Animal Services (provides shelter dogs).
Pasadena Humane Society (provides shelter dogs and facilities).

Our staff includes:
Program Director (coordinates program)
Educational Facilitator (leads classroom activities)
Training Instructor (teaches dog training)
Canine Assistant (dog transportation & handling)
Volunteers (mentor students and assists with program)
Research (evaluates impact)

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Each program serves six teens who are either from low-income communities or who’ve been identified by their educators as at risk for academic failure and behavioral problems. An additional 10 teens attend an interactive presentation by an animal professional. Programs also serve 6-12 shelter dogs.

Roughly 80% of our students live at or below the poverty level, about 92% are members of minority races and roughly 25% attend an alternative school due to special education or behavioral needs.

In 2018, our programs:
• Equipped 20 young people with skills like force-free dog training, leadership, teamwork & public speaking
• Provided 68 young people with fun, informative presentations by animal professionals
• Helped over 20 sweet dogs learn new skills and make it safely out of the shelter through rescue & adoption

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve

Financials

K9 Youth Alliance

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Average of 0.00 over 7 years

Months of cash in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Average of 3.9 over 7 years

Fringe rate in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

%

Average of 0% over 7 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

K9 Youth Alliance

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$50,553
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	($202)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$50,351

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$4,679
Professional Fees	$2,154
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$554
Other Expenses	$12,605
Total Expenses	$19,992
Net Gain/Loss	$30,359

Revenue
Contributions	$37,934
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$13,304
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$51,238

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$28,862
Professional Fees	$12,730
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$314
Other Expenses	$20,457
Total Expenses	$62,363
Net Gain/Loss	($11,125)

Revenue
Contributions	$246,311
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$29
Special Events	($2,885)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$243,455

Expenses
Program Services	$53,949
Administration	$8,919
Fundraising	$19,078
Total Expenses	$81,946
Net Gain/Loss	$161,509

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$800
Advertising & Promotion	$252
Information Technology Expenses	$1,071
Insurance Expenses	$5,137
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$115,971
Program Services	$0
Investments	$22
Special Events	($3,619)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$112,374

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$40,486
Professional Fees	$11,970
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$311
Other Expenses	$20,079
Total Expenses	$72,846
Net Gain/Loss	$39,528

Revenue
Contributions	$97,596
Program Services	$0
Investments	$14
Special Events	$1,470
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$99,080

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$59,453
Professional Fees	$27,974
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$15
Other Expenses	$37,867
Total Expenses	$125,309
Net Gain/Loss	($26,229)

Revenue
Contributions	$129,617
Program Services	$0
Investments	$33
Special Events	$3,938
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$133,588

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$74,520
Professional Fees	$33,015
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$276
Other Expenses	$44,808
Total Expenses	$152,619
Net Gain/Loss	($19,031)

K9 Youth Alliance

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Contributions	$50,553
Cash & Equivalents	$3,045	$34,307	$31,262
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$3,045	$34,307	$31,262

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$903	$903

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Net Assets	$3,045	$33,404	$30,359

Assets	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Contributions	$37,934
Cash & Equivalents	$34,963	$23,699	($11,264)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$120	$259	$139
Total Assets	$35,083	$23,958	($11,125)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Net Assets	$35,083	$23,958	($11,125)

Assets	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Contributions	$246,311
Cash & Equivalents	$23,699	$185,287	$161,588
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$259	$180	($79)
Total Assets	$23,958	$185,467	$161,509

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$0	$0
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$8,601	$8,601
Unrestricted Net Assets	$23,958	$176,866	$152,908
Net Assets	$23,958	$185,467	$161,509

Assets	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Contributions	$115,971
Cash & Equivalents	$185,287	$225,022	$39,735
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$180	$0	($180)
Total Assets	$185,467	$225,022	$39,555

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$27	$27

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Net Assets	$185,467	$224,995	$39,528

Assets	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Contributions	$97,596
Cash & Equivalents	$225,022	$192,956	($32,066)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$3,307	$3,307
Other	$0	$2,638	$2,638
Total Assets	$225,022	$198,901	($26,121)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Total Liabilities	$27	$135	$108

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Net Assets	$224,995	$198,766	($26,229)

Assets	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Contributions	$129,617
Cash & Equivalents	$192,956	$173,320	($19,636)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$5,945	$6,503	$558
Total Assets	$198,901	$179,823	($19,078)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Total Liabilities	$135	$88	($47)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Net Assets	$198,766	$179,735	($19,031)

K9 Youth Alliance

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2019
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$152,908
As % of expenses	186.6%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$152,908
As % of expenses	186.6%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$243,455
Total revenue, % change over prior year	0.0%
Program services revenue	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%
Investment income	0.0%
Government grants	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	100.0%
Other revenue	0.0%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$81,946
Total expenses, % change over prior year	0.0%
Personnel	35.2%
Professional fees	36.2%
Occupancy	0.0%
Interest	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%
All other expenses	28.6%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$81,946
One month of savings	$6,829
Debt principal payment	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$88,775

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019
Months of cash	27.1
Months of cash and investments	27.1
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	25.9

Balance sheet composition	2019
Cash	$185,287
Investments	$0
Receivables	$0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$0
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	0.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	0.0%
Unrestricted net assets	$176,866
Temporarily restricted net assets	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$8,601
Total net assets	$185,467

Key data checks

Key data checks	2019
Material data errors	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Co-Founder, Organizational Director, K9 Youth Alliance Board Member

Kelly Osburn

Kelly’s life experience includes owning and operating a small business, providing milieu therapy and group counseling to high-risk youth in Los Angeles, grant proposal research and writing and political research, writing and strategy. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the State University of NY, Buffalo, an M.A. in Research Psychology from California State University, Long Beach and certification in Drug Abuse Counseling from UCLA Extension College. In her free time she enjoys caring for and training shelter dogs, travel, fundraising for other nonprofits and hiking/running with her rescue dog, Supreme Hunter of Squirrels, Flies and Lizards (a.k.a., Hunter).

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

K9 Youth Alliance

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

K9 Youth Alliance

Board of directors
as of 06/26/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Mrs Jai Oni Dane

Educator, Pepperdine University

Term: 2023 - 2024

John Nunn

NNC Apartment Ventures, LLC

Rita Carton

Business Executive, Retired

Avalon Economou

Economou Law Group Inc

Keith Buck

COO, Door of Hope, Retired

Jennifer Hirano

Independent Business Consultant

Abril Calderon

Herbalife

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/26/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 06/26/2023

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Data

We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Policies and processes

We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

K9 Youth Alliance

kids helping dogs helping kids

Mission

Is this your nonprofit?

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

Our programs

Positive Youth Development & K9 Enrichment Series

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

How we listen

Financials

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2022 info

Months of cash in 2022 info

Fringe rate in 2022 info

%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

K9 Youth Alliance

K9 Youth Alliance

K9 Youth Alliance

Business model indicators

Capital structure indicators

Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Co-Founder, Organizational Director, K9 Youth Alliance Board Member

Kelly Osburn

Number of employees

K9 Youth Alliance

Compensation data

K9 Youth Alliance

Board of directors data

Mrs Jai Oni Dane

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Liquidity in 2022

Months of cash in 2022

Fringe rate in 2022

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities