AMERICAN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL RESCUE TRUST (ACKCS RESCUE TRUST)
It's All About the Dogs!
AMERICAN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL RESCUE TRUST (ACKCS RESCUE TRUST)
EIN: 20-2338232
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The ACKCS Rescue Trust is a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status. The Trust was\norganized to provide a cohesive nationwide network of rescue volunteers who love the Cavalier\nbreed and are committed to its continued well-being. \nWe rehome and rehabilitate any Cavalier in need of a second chance in life through our foster home network. The dogs can come to us from owner surrender, strays and from shelters. We often get Cavaliers needing immediate and urgent medical needs addressed and we provide the medical treatment they need to save their lives on their journey to a forever home. Education is also another need we fulfill. By educating the owners of options they have to address medical or behavior issues we are able to work with the owner to keep their loved companion. We always keep it all about the dogs, their needs are considered first and foremost.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Rescue, Foster and Adopt
The ACKCS Rescue Trust is a national network , ALL-VOLUNTEER foster based rescue organization for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in need of rehoming and second chances. We provide medical and rehabilitative care in our foster program on their journey to a forever home. The Cavaliers needing a second chance come to us from owner surrenders, shelter pulls, strays and transfers from other rescues.
Where we work
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of animals surrendered by their owner
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Rescue, Foster and Adopt
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
95% of our rescue Cavaliers were surrendered by their owners. 3% are pulled from shelters. 2% are found as strays and transferred from other rescues. All are given a second chance.
Number of animal adoptions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Rescue, Foster and Adopt
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Number of dogs in hospice care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Dogs in our Forever Foster program have ongoing major medical needs and are usually senior dogs.
Goals & Strategy
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 mission of the Trust is to work toward these objectives:\n• To accept Cavaliers whose owners can no longer keep them, Cavaliers who have been lost or abandoned, and to find responsible, stable, \n loving new homes for them.\n To rehabilitate Cavaliers before placement by providing necessary medical treatment and by providing training as needed to increase the \n chances of successful placement.\n• To place Cavaliers in suitable homes as soon as reasonably possible.\n• To inform prospective adopters about the rescue program and the requirements for caring for a Cavalier. \n• To assist current Cavalier owners with any issues that may arise in order to make it possible for the Cavalier to remain in the original \n home.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We are a nationwide all-volunteer organization with a volunteer network across the country. We have a centralized database that enables us to manage the dogs, volunteers, adopters and supporters from anywhere. We build a network within the community each volunteer services bridging relationships within the community with shelters, veterinarians, and Cavalier clubs are some of the relationships we have. These relationships allow us to take in Cavaliers who need a second chance. We also never begrudge or vindicate an owner surrendering their dog. It is all about the dog.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our nationwide all-volunteer network makes our work of saving lives possible. Many of our volunteers not only love Cavaliers they also have in depth knowledge of the medical needs and issues with Cavaliers. Our organization is the only Cavalier rescue that is managed by Cavalier enthusiasts who are also Cavalier breeders with untold years of experience caring for Cavaliers.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The ACKCS Rescue Trust (The Trust) was founded in 2005. Prior to the formation of The Trust, rescue was handled by a committee of American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc. (ACKCSC), and the Regional Clubs. When the need for tax-exempt status with the IRS was recognized and the difficulty in obtaining liability insurance coverage for rescue became an issue, the ACKCS Rescue Trust was formed for Cavaliers in need of rescue. \n\nSince 2005, we have built our network of Area and State Directors and Coordinators and have evolved our technology to bring us efficiencies, an accomplishment that has been in the works and in our minds for a long time. Sadly, the number of Cavaliers we take into our programs increases annually. We work hard to provide the dogs with the best nurturing families so that they thrive and their new forever families also thrive with their new family member.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2023 info
Months of cash in 2023 info
Fringe rate in 2023 info
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Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
AMERICAN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL RESCUE TRUST (ACKCS RESCUE TRUST)
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
AMERICAN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL RESCUE TRUST (ACKCS RESCUE TRUST)
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.
AMERICAN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL RESCUE TRUST (ACKCS RESCUE TRUST)
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Business model indicators
Profitability info | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $195,936 | -$161,408 | $64,012 |
As % of expenses | 301.1% | -39.3% | 33.9% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $195,936 | -$161,408 | $64,012 |
As % of expenses | 301.1% | -39.3% | 33.9% |
Revenue composition info | |||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $261,660 | $248,626 | $252,932 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | -5.0% | 0.0% |
Program services revenue | 0.1% | 6.9% | 0.0% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other grants and contributions | 99.9% | 93.1% | 99.9% |
Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Expense composition info | |||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $65,074 | $410,684 | $188,920 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 531.1% | 0.0% |
Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Professional fees | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other expenses | 99.2% | 99.8% | 99.0% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $65,074 | $410,684 | $188,920 |
One month of savings | $5,423 | $34,224 | $15,743 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $70,497 | $444,908 | $204,663 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 |
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Months of cash | 50.4 | 3.3 | 12.6 |
Months of cash and investments | 50.4 | 3.3 | 12.6 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 50.4 | 3.3 | 12.6 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 |
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Cash | $273,384 | $111,976 | $197,591 |
Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Unrestricted net assets | $273,384 | $111,976 | $0 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total net assets | $273,384 | $111,976 | $197,591 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Trustee
Stephen Wallis, Trustee
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
AMERICAN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL RESCUE TRUST (ACKCS RESCUE TRUST)
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
AMERICAN CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL RESCUE TRUST (ACKCS RESCUE TRUST)
Board of directorsas of 07/09/2023
Board of directors data
Stephen Wallis, Trustee
Stephen M Wallis, Trustee
Renee Bruns, Trustee
Glenda Schroeder, Trustee
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? No -
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? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No