Warrior Dog Rescue
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Warrior Dog Rescue
EIN: 82-2874036
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
The mission of Warrior Dog Rescue is to save the dogs that are left abandoned in shelters, are surrendered by their owners, and those that are being abused and neglected. We are committed to providing them the medical care they need, helping them to overcome their past by providing them loving, educated foster homes, finding them their perfect forever home by means of a thorough adoption process, and guiding them on their journey into their new life. Warrior Dog Rescue will also be engaged in the education of responsible dog ownership. We acknowledge that we will have a role in this industry to take the lead on providing awareness to others in the community and across the country. The dogs all deserve a “good dog life… every single one of them.”
Ruling year
2021
Founder and Executive Director
Diana Bakken
Main address
12585 Rhode Island Ave
Savage, MN 55378 USA
EIN
82-2874036
Domesticated animals
Animal welfare
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
NTEE code
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (D01)
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
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Permanent Adoption
At Warrior Dog Rescue, we take our adoptions very seriously. Our rescue dogs have fought really hard and journeyed far to get to the foster home they are currently in and to eventually find a place in an adopter’s home. We have specific guidelines that will direct our path in approving applications, approving Home Visits and approving the Reference Checks. Warrior Dog is committed to finding the perfect homes for the rescue dogs who have worked so hard to find a family.
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of animal adoptions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Permanent Adoption
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
During the height of covid, the entire industry had increased adoptions.
Number of dogs spayed or neutered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of pets microchipped
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
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 Warrior Dog Rescue is to save the dogs that are homeless, left abandoned in shelters, are surrendered by their owners, those that are being abused and neglected, and those that are left wandering. We are committed to providing them the medical care they need, helping them to overcome their past by providing them loving, educated foster homes, finding them their perfect forever home by means of a thorough adoption process, and guiding them on their journey into their new life.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Goals and Action Plan for 2023:
Improve online presence; specifically create more donation opportunities both on our website and social media platforms.
Create an educational program for children- “I Speak Dog”.
Increase foster education by providing training handouts, sharing videos, creating training gatherings, and implementing Facebook Live events with experts.
Apply for grants (at least 5 per month).
Seek out improved options for our spay and neuter surgeries.
Implement a program to help foster's market their own foster dog.
Email and drop off to local businesses campaign for corporate sponsorships.
Obtain Gambling License for fundraising
Set HASRA trips with fosters/volunteers for our Unchained Program..
Unchained Program - Set up Spay/Neuter Clinics in Alabama
Foster Retention and Understanding - identifying the definition of a sound, stable, sustainable foster.
Dog Dish - Bi-monthly. Connect with fosters and volunteers to create a sense of community and answer any questions, discuss ideas and plans for WDR.
Create a setup or kennel environment on or off site for dogs who don’t do well with other dogs.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Warrior Dog has a dedicated team of volunteers, fosters, and board of directors who are motivated to reach our goals we have set for this year.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The new set of goals set for 2023 as listed above are off to a great start.
We researched and secured two new locations to provide spay and neuter surgeries.
We have hosted two in person "Dog Dish" events for our fosters and volunteers.
We have hosted one expert in the field of Dog Massage to help our foster dogs who may be suffering from anxiety, stress, or physical pain.
We have added four new guides to help fosters learn more about behavioral training.
All other goals have a team that is working on the items to bring them to light prior to the end of 2023.
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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Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
2.40
Months of cash in 2022 info
1.8
Fringe rate in 2022 info
8%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Warrior Dog Rescue
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Oct 01 - Sep 30
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: Oct 01 - Sep 30
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $3,220 | $36,241 | -$28,428 | $32,101 |
| As % of expenses | 1.5% | 9.3% | -5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $3,220 | $36,241 | -$33,511 | $23,662 |
| As % of expenses | 1.5% | 9.3% | -6.4% | 4.3% |
| Revenue composition info | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $219,638 | $426,270 | $493,921 | $579,828 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 94.1% | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| Program services revenue | 70.2% | 73.0% | 84.5% | 62.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 29.8% | 27.0% | 15.5% | 38.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $216,418 | $390,029 | $522,349 | $547,727 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 80.2% | 33.9% | 4.9% |
| Personnel | 15.6% | 11.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 1.8% | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 84.4% | 87.0% | 84.8% | 77.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $216,418 | $390,029 | $527,432 | $556,166 |
| One month of savings | $18,035 | $32,502 | $43,529 | $45,644 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $30,625 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $234,453 | $422,531 | $601,586 | $601,810 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 3.7 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Months of cash and investments | 3.7 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 2.6 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $66,442 | $109,654 | $60,996 | $83,371 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $30,625 | $37,295 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 16.6% | 36.3% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 30.7% | 25.0% | 43.6% | 32.4% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $46,043 | $82,285 | $48,774 | $72,436 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Founder and Executive Director
Diana Bakken
My love for these lost souls stems from my beautiful mom. Growing up, she taught me empathy and love for the helpless dogs who would be left at our doorstep or at the vet and we took a vital role in helping them. Helping a dog in need is hard-wired into the person I am. My daughter spurred on the passion of rescuing dogs when she made the decision to be involved in a rescue when she was in her teen years. We jumped into the organized rescue world with both feet and we never looked back. Over 300 foster pups have come and gone through the doors of our home and we have loved every single one and it hurts when they leave but that is how we know we are doing our job as fosters correctly. Our job is to love them, send them on their way, and then look to the next pup(s) we can help.
I am so proud to be the one to lead this amazing group of rescuers in saving as many dogs as we are responsibly able to. Rescuing the abandoned and those left wandering is where my heart lies in this horrible, y
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Warrior Dog Rescue
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Warrior Dog Rescue
Board of directorsas of 06/16/2023
Board of directors data
Stacey Rickert
Leslie Kuehn
Jordan Struck
Marcy Anagnostou
Maggie Stanton
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 ? 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? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
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