Joys of Living Assistance Dogs

Connecting you with a devoted companion is our joy.

aka JLAD | Salem, OR | www.joydogs.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 61-1475497

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

Providing skilled, devoted companions to support and assist veterans, first responders, and others with disabilities, creating a cohesive team focused on building a life of greater freedom and independence.

Ruling year info

2005

Exec Dir

Joy St Peter

Main address

PO Box 12023

Salem, OR 97309 USA

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EIN

61-1475497

Subject area info

Civic participation

Domesticated animals

Population served info

Adults

Veterans

Emergency responders

NTEE code info

Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

Animal Related Activities N.E.C. (D99)

Citizen Participation (W24)

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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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

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Service Dog Training

Every day we witness the incredible bond that forms between individuals and their service dog. It takes a dedicated team, both outside and within the JLAD organization, to raise and train a service dog. JLAD focuses on training service dogs for mobility and PTSD related disabilities.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Veterans

Prison Program

We are proud that our service dogs are trained by adults in custody (AIC) in three of Oregon's Correctional Institutions. This program provides AICs a purpose to live more positive and productive lives, while contributing to the community as dedicated JLAD trainers.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Therapy Dog Services

A therapy dog is specially trained to visit other environments, such as libraries, hospitals or schools to provide comfort and affection. Our therapy certification program partners with Alliance Therapy Dogs.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Volunteer Recruitment

Our tireless volunteers are the heart of our organization. They might be socializers, train as dog trainers, do research, help in the front office and with fundraisers or be board members. The opportunity to learn is tremendous and the positions available are many.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Where we work

Financials

Joys of Living Assistance Dogs

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

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 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.76

Average of 0.30 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

4.7

Average of 1.2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

8%

Average of 2% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Joys of Living Assistance Dogs

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$22,079
Program Services	$12,203
Investments	$2
Special Events	$701
Sales	$3,000
Other	$515
Total Revenue	$38,500

Expenses
Grants	$1,290
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$449
Occupancy	$2,381
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$1,284
Other Expenses	$40,035
Total Expenses	$45,439
Net Gain/Loss	($6,939)

Revenue
Contributions	$52,993
Program Services	$11,454
Investments	$2
Special Events	$0
Sales	$28,879
Other	$793
Total Revenue	$94,121

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$1,160
Occupancy	$16,859
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$340
Other Expenses	$39,218
Total Expenses	$57,577
Net Gain/Loss	$36,544

Revenue
Contributions	$85,916
Program Services	$14,223
Investments	$1
Special Events	$0
Sales	$4,421
Other	$500
Total Revenue	$105,061

Expenses
Grants	$200
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$21,461
Professional Fees	$20,304
Occupancy	$17,950
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$1,032
Other Expenses	$77,577
Total Expenses	$138,524
Net Gain/Loss	($33,463)

Revenue
Contributions	$163,068
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$10,786
Investments	$2
Special Events	($4,162)
Sales	$42,558
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$212,252

Expenses
Program Services	$103,063
Administration	$33,375
Fundraising	$9,095
Total Expenses	$145,533
Net Gain/Loss	$66,719

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,600
Advertising & Promotion	$429
Information Technology Expenses	$935
Insurance Expenses	$2,193
Interest Expenses	$501
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,510
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$80,128
Program Services	$13,335
Investments	$0
Special Events	($686)
Sales	$39,460
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$132,237

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$51,396
Professional Fees	$7,900
Occupancy	$12,717
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$759
Other Expenses	$86,317
Total Expenses	$159,089
Net Gain/Loss	($26,852)

Revenue
Contributions	$46,534
Program Services	$11,244
Investments	$8
Special Events	$26
Sales	$68,436
Other	$150
Total Revenue	$126,398

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$466
Professional Fees	$3,150
Occupancy	$16,581
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$2,295
Other Expenses	$118,598
Total Expenses	$141,090
Net Gain/Loss	($14,692)

Revenue
Contributions	$52,184
Program Services	$6,818
Investments	$0
Special Events	$696
Sales	$82,006
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$141,704

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$145
Professional Fees	$5,095
Occupancy	$14,114
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$2,133
Other Expenses	$128,480
Total Expenses	$149,967
Net Gain/Loss	($8,263)

Revenue
Contributions	$125,841
Program Services	$3,565
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$59,939
Other	$11
Total Revenue	$189,356

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$39,209
Professional Fees	$18,957
Occupancy	$15,706
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$151
Other Expenses	$135,124
Total Expenses	$209,147
Net Gain/Loss	($19,791)

Revenue
Contributions	$135,067
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$7,762
Investments	$186
Special Events	($2,762)
Sales	$138,519
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$278,772

Expenses
Program Services	$168,513
Administration	$65,456
Fundraising	$1,000
Total Expenses	$234,969
Net Gain/Loss	$43,803

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,000
Advertising & Promotion	$8,199
Information Technology Expenses	$1,816
Insurance Expenses	$5,976
Interest Expenses	$684
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$105,458
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$7,730
Investments	$4,295
Special Events	$0
Sales	$102,745
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$220,228

Expenses
Program Services	$184,189
Administration	$65,647
Fundraising	$2,500
Total Expenses	$252,336
Net Gain/Loss	($32,108)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,000
Advertising & Promotion	$5,501
Information Technology Expenses	$3,593
Insurance Expenses	$7,635
Interest Expenses	$1,235
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Joys of Living Assistance Dogs

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.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Contributions	$22,079
Cash & Equivalents	$3,466	$4,107	$641
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$39,634	$30,416	($9,218)
Total Assets	$43,100	$34,523	($8,577)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Total Liabilities	$59,170	$57,532	($1,638)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Net Assets	($16,070)	($23,009)	($6,939)

Assets	Jan 01, 2015	Dec 31, 2015	Change
Contributions	$52,993
Cash & Equivalents	$38,830	$46,009	$7,179
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$35,535	$74,402	$38,867
Total Assets	$74,365	$120,411	$46,046

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2015	Dec 31, 2015	Change
Total Liabilities	$63,152	$73,154	$10,002

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2015	Dec 31, 2015	Change
Net Assets	$11,213	$47,257	$36,044

Assets	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Contributions	$85,916
Cash & Equivalents	$46,009	$18,091	($27,918)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$74,402	$73,274	($1,128)
Total Assets	$120,411	$91,365	($29,046)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Total Liabilities	$73,154	$79,888	$6,734

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Net Assets	$47,257	$11,477	($35,780)

Assets	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Contributions	$163,068
Cash & Equivalents	$18,091	$21,829	$3,738
Accounts Receivable	$31,818	$9,143	($22,675)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$6,600	$2,400	($4,200)
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$33,206	$62,787	$29,581
Other	$1,650	$1,650	$0
Total Assets	$91,365	$97,809	$6,444

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$0	$0
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$52,500	$8,700	($43,800)
Loans and Notes	$18,312	$14,913	($3,399)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$9,076	$1,500	($7,576)
Total Liabilities	$79,888	$25,113	($54,775)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$11,477	$72,696	$61,219

Assets	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Contributions	$80,128
Cash & Equivalents	$21,829	$17,066	($4,763)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$75,980	$71,810	($4,170)
Total Assets	$97,809	$88,876	($8,933)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Total Liabilities	$25,113	$45,206	$20,093

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Net Assets	$72,696	$43,670	($29,026)

Assets	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Contributions	$46,534
Cash & Equivalents	$17,066	$43,682	$26,616
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$71,810	$80,416	$8,606
Total Assets	$88,876	$124,098	$35,222

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Total Liabilities	$45,206	$95,120	$49,914

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Net Assets	$43,670	$28,978	($14,692)

Assets	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Contributions	$52,184
Cash & Equivalents	$43,682	$46,062	$2,380
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$80,416	$82,272	$1,856
Total Assets	$124,098	$128,334	$4,236

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Total Liabilities	$95,120	$107,619	$12,499

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Net Assets	$28,978	$20,715	($8,263)

Assets	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Contributions	$125,841
Cash & Equivalents	$46,062	$73,539	$27,477
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$82,272	$92,991	$10,719
Total Assets	$128,334	$166,530	$38,196

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Total Liabilities	$107,619	$166,663	$59,044

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Net Assets	$20,715	($133)	($20,848)

Assets	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Contributions	$135,067
Cash & Equivalents	$63,381	$104,595	$41,214
Accounts Receivable	$48,930	$23,995	($24,935)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$7,500	$13,650	$6,150
Investment, Securities	$10,158	$7,493	($2,665)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$34,911	$23,070	($11,841)
Other	$1,650	$1,650	$0
Total Assets	$166,530	$174,453	$7,923

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Accounts Payable	$955	$912	($43)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$149,967	$121,483	($28,484)
Loans and Notes	$15,241	$11,525	($3,716)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$500	$0	($500)
Total Liabilities	$166,663	$133,920	($32,743)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	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	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	($133)	$40,533	$40,666

Joys of Living Assistance Dogs

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	2017	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$66,147	$52,507	-$30,004
As % of expenses	47.0%	23.5%	-12.2%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$61,219	$40,666	-$37,363
As % of expenses	42.1%	17.3%	-14.8%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$212,252	$278,772	$220,228
Total revenue, % change over prior year	0.0%	0.0%	-21.0%
Program services revenue	5.1%	2.8%	3.5%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	74.6%	47.7%	47.9%
Other revenue	20.3%	49.4%	48.6%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$140,605	$223,128	$244,977
Total expenses, % change over prior year	0.0%	0.0%	9.8%
Personnel	31.5%	17.5%	19.3%
Professional fees	6.8%	3.4%	1.9%
Occupancy	9.0%	7.7%	7.6%
Interest	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	52.3%	71.1%	70.7%

Full cost components (estimated)	2017	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$145,533	$234,969	$252,336
One month of savings	$11,717	$18,594	$20,415
Debt principal payment	$3,399	$3,716	$0
Fixed asset additions	$34,509	$0	$31,052
Total full costs (estimated)	$195,158	$257,279	$303,803

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2017	2022	2023
Months of cash	1.9	5.6	4.7
Months of cash and investments	1.9	6.0	5.2
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	0.8	1.6	-1.0

Balance sheet composition	2017	2022	2023
Cash	$21,829	$104,595	$96,623
Investments	$0	$7,493	$9,738
Receivables	$9,143	$23,995	$68,250
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$73,466	$74,425	$93,546
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	14.5%	69.0%	50.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	25.7%	76.8%	95.6%
Unrestricted net assets	$0	$0	$3,170
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0	$7,500
Total net assets	$72,696	$40,533	$10,670

Key data checks

Key data checks	2017	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024

Exec Dir

Joy St Peter

Joy St. Peter is the Founder and Director of The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (JLAD), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. She launched JLAD in 2004 after attending the Assistance Dog Institute's (ADI) Service Dog Instructor Training Course in Santa Rosa, California, led by Dr. Bonnie Bergen (inventor of the Service Dog concept). When asked what her motivation was for starting JLAD, Joy said, "I love dogs! I love the connection between people and dogs. I'm passionate about facilitating that connection -- about enriching someone's life and giving that person the freedom of mobility that we so often take for granted." Within the first two years as a non-profit, Joy inspired the committed service of 15 volunteers, including 12 puppy raisers, and the support of 6 local business sponsors. Joy is committed to raising public awareness around issues surrounding service dogs, and their importance in the lives of those who enlist their special training. In 2006, she graduated her first class of trained dogs. Joy also trains pet-dogs for individual owners, and conducts seminars and presentations on dog-related topics to schools, service clubs and other community organizations. In 1995, Joy took a Canine Companions for Independence dog into her home and with it an understanding that working with service dogs was what she ultimately wanted to do. When asked what her vision for JLAD was, Joy replied, "I'd like to have a chapter in Portland and Eugene, and I would like to teach service dog trainers through a Trainer Apprentice Program. I would like to see JLAD earn a reputation for producing high-quality dogs -- the best in the industry." Professional affiliations include: Member, Assistance Dog United Campaign Accredited Member, Assistance Dog International Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, American Kennel Club

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

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Joys of Living Assistance Dogs

Board of directors
as of 08/26/2024

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Board chair

Chelsey Sicheneder

Joseph Gallagher

Joseph Cramer

Kriss Lawyer

Ira Thio

Kathleen Short

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0.76

Months of cash in 2023 info

4.7

Fringe rate in 2023 info

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Joy St Peter

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