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Owen Care Corporation

Beverly Hills, CA   |  https://owencareusa.org/
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Owen Care Corporation

EIN: 87-2738533

Mission

Owen Care is devoted to training and providing the highest quality service dogs dedicated to improving the independence and self-esteem of veterans and first responders with mobility with/without PTSD and children and adults with mobility impairments. This commitment is realized through the training, provision, and long-term care offered by the Owen Care Service Dog Program.

Ruling year info

2022

President

Pamela Dodgen PhD

Founder/ Chairman

Margara Bravo

Main address

9701 Wilshire Boulevard, 10th Floor #582

Beverly Hills, CA 90212 USA

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EIN

87-2738533

Subject area info

Domesticated animals

NTEE code info

Other Services (D60)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

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

Tax forms

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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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?

Mobility Assistance Service Dogs For Veterans and First Responders Free of Charge

Owen Care is dedicated to providing mobility assistance service dogs to Veterans and First Responders with/without PTSD.

Our mission is to enhance their independence, well-being, mobility, and overall quality of life.

Population(s) Served
Veterans
Military personnel
Emergency responders
Multiracial people

Owen Care is dedicated to providing mobility assistance service dogs to adults and children.

Our mission is to enhance their independence, well-being, mobility, and overall quality of life.

Population(s) Served
Older adults
Young adults
Children and youth
Multiracial people

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of service dogs trained and placed

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Mobility Assistance Dogs for Adults and Children

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of applicants applying for service dogs

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Mobility Assistance Dogs for Adults and Children

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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.

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  • 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 make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, 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 ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

Financials

Owen Care Corporation

Financial data

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Owen Care Corporation

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: 2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Revenue
Contributions, Grants, Gifts $45,166
Program Services $0
Membership Dues $0
Special Events $0
Other Revenue $0
Total Revenue $45,166
Expenses
Program Services $44,198
Administration $786
Fundraising $0
Payments to Affiliates $0
Other Expenses $0
Total Expenses $44,984

Owen Care Corporation

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: 2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Assets
Total Assets $136
Liabilities
Total Liabilities $0
Fund balance (EOY)
Net Assets $136

Operations

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

Documents
Letter of Determination
Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

President

Pamela Dodgen PhD

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Pam has a Doctorate in Psychology and holds licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Her professional experience spans various environments, encompassing many years at a crisis residential program providing immediate care for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis at various school settings, offering one-on-one counseling with students with emotional or behavioral challenges. Pam is driven by a deep commitment to improving the lives of others. Her passion and focus are enriching the quality of life of adults and children with disabilities and facilitating access to service dogs that will help foster their independence and physical and emotional well-being. Pam is passionate about celebrating and honoring the unique qualities of individuals, advocating for inclusivity, and striving to make a positive impact in the community through acceptance, kindness, and empathy of others.

Founder/ Chairman

Margara Bravo

LinkedIn profile

Devoting her life to advocating for the well-being of children and adults with disabilities, driven by a deep passion for research and education. Inspired by her own personal experience with sport injuries and witnessing firsthand the therapeutic impact of a service dog, she founded Owen Care. She established a top-tier training school for service dogs, carefully selecting a team that shares her passion, and high standards. Collaborating with a leading trainer in the industry, they assembled a group of individuals who are not only passionate about their work with service dogs but also live by and fully understand Owen Care's mission and vision. Her belief in paying forward the blessings, and opportunities she has received is evident as she opens her heart and expertise to our selfless heroes who tirelessly sacrifice their lives for the well-being of others. Her goal is to bring solace, support, and hope, aiming to enhance the lives of individuals facing challenges.

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Owen Care Corporation

Board of directors
as of 09/15/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
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Board chair

Margara Bravo

Owen Care

Pam Dodgen

Owen Care

Daniel Ethan Dodgen

Direct Path Financial

Romina Gutierrez

Housewife

Igor Fernando Perez

Freelancer

Oscar Bravo

Mass Monitor

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 ? 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? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/23/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Multi-Racial/Multi-Ethnic (2+ races/ethnicities)
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Multi-Racial/Multi-Ethnic (2+ races/ethnicities)
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person with a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 09/07/2024

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • 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.