Medical Mutts
Saving Dogs, Helping People, Promoting Kindness
Medical Mutts
EIN: 83-3099630
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Mission
Training rescue dogs as service dogs and promoting collaboration between dogs and people through science, education and ethical training.
Ruling year
2019
Executive Director
Dr. Jennifer Cattet
Director of Finance and Administration
Jack Topham
Main address
6120 Allisonville rd
Indianapolis, IN 46220 USA
EIN
83-3099630
Animal training
Animal welfare
Health care management
Population served
People with disabilities
NTEE code
Animal Training, Behavior (D61)
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
Management & Technical Assistance (E02)
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
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
WE RESCUE SHELTER DOGS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY AND TRAIN THEM TO BECOME MEDICAL ALERT SERVIE DOGS FOR PEOPLE WITH "INVISABLE" DISABILITIES, SUCH AS SEIZURES, PTSD, EPLIPSY, DIABETES, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, POTS AND OTHER MEDICAL NEEDS. WE HELP WITH ALLEVIATING THE OVERFLOWING SHELTERS BY RESCUING DOGS FROM THEM AND IN TURN GIVE THEM A NEW "LEASH ON LIFE" AS A VITAL MEDICAL ALERT DOG. WE PAIR THESE DOGS WITH PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN ISOLATED BECAUSE OF THEIR DISABILITLES (FROM SOCIETY, SCHOOL, DAILY LIFE) AND GIVE THEM CONFIDENCE TO BE FULLY FUNCTIONING.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Training Service Dogs
Medical Mutts specializes in training Diabetes Alert Dogs, Seizure Alert Dogs, Seizure Response Dogs, Medical Alert Dogs, Psychiatric Service Dogs and more.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Great Non Profit 2022
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of captive animals released
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of reintroduced populations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of released animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of animals with freedom from fear and distress
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of contracts/purchase agreements that the organization holds for purchase of its products/services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of animals rehomed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of animals rehabilitated
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of animals monitored post release
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of animal clinics/shelters improved as a direct result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of research studies that use methods that alleviate or minimize potential pain, suffering, or distress and enhance animal welfare for the animals used
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of instances in which non-animal methods are used over animal methods to achieve the same scientific aims
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of requests for advocate products or information, including downloads or page views of online material
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of outreach attempts to reporters
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of media partnerships developed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of list subscribers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of stakeholders/stakeholder groups with whom communication has been achieved and expectations shared
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of animals with freedom to express normal behavior
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of free participants of guided tours
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of industry standards/practices developed by nonprofit
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Training Service Dogs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn 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?
To rescue MORE dogs and help MORE people and promote kindness and inclusivity.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
To upgrade our training programs, hire more qualified trainers, fundraise at a level to begin an endowment and to produce more service dogs from 30-60.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Strong workers, terrific leadership, robust fundraising plans, even more contacts with shelters
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2024, we've almost reached our goal of 30 dogs per year "graduating" and going beyond our fundraising goals by 50%
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
3.34
Months of cash in 2022 info
1.5
Fringe rate in 2022 info
9%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Medical Mutts
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $67,200 | $4,120 |
| As % of expenses | 11.8% | 0.6% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $64,370 | $1,290 |
| As % of expenses | 11.2% | 0.2% |
| Revenue composition info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $637,332 | $723,602 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Program services revenue | 84.0% | 80.8% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 16.0% | 19.2% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $570,132 | $719,482 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 26.2% |
| Personnel | 64.7% | 65.7% |
| Professional fees | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Occupancy | 13.2% | 8.5% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 20.8% | 21.2% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $572,962 | $722,312 |
| One month of savings | $47,511 | $59,957 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $13,524 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $633,997 | $782,269 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Months of cash and investments | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | $87,782 | $92,708 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $45,600 | $45,600 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 20.6% | 20.9% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $103,625 | $104,915 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $103,625 | $104,915 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Dr. Jennifer Cattet
Jennifer is the co-founder of Medical Mutts with a mission of helping those who need service dogs and helping dogs that have been abandoned.
Jennifer has a Doctorate in Animal Behavior (Ethology). She completed her studies at the Faculty of Psychology in Geneva Switzerland. She has worked professionally as a dog trainer and behaviorist since 1988.
Jennifer started the first professional dog training school based on clicker training in France (Animalin) and continues to speak at conferences on service dogs in Europe.
With her scientific background, she contributes to ongoing research in the field of medical detection (Diabetes, Seizures, Cancer). Given her expertize in the field, as well as her fluency in both English and French, Jennifer also coaches service dog organizations and trainers in Europe about service dog training for Diabetes and Seizures.
Director of Finance and Administration
Jack Topham
Jack is the co-founder of Medical Mutts. He in charge of customer support and services. He is also responsible for keeping the staff up to date with the latest research and available training techniques, maintaining social media accounts and looking for and posting inspirational and informative stories about service dogs.
He has been involved in service dog training for close to 8 years and is always looking for new ways to help both the people and the dogs.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Medical Mutts
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Medical Mutts
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Medical Mutts
Board of directorsas of 09/10/2024
Board of directors data
Kimberly Coy
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.
Term: 2021 - 2024
Catherine Anne Burget
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.
Term: 2022 - 2024
Kimberly Coy
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.
David Shanklin
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.
Louise Boucher
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.
John Bowen
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.
Board leadership practices
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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 ? No -
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? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
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