SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY OF MARYLAND INC
Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome
SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY OF MARYLAND INC
EIN: 47-3708109
Mission
Provide a permanent safe haven for Senior Dogs who are unable to be cared for or are abused, abandoned or face euthanasia. We Rescue, Rehabilitate and Re-home our pups.
Ruling year
2015
Director of Development
Bethany Kerley
Operations Manager
Susan Razik
Main address
8336 WB&A Road
Severn, MD 21144 USA
EIN
47-3708109
Animal welfare
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
Seniors
Families
Victims of crime and abuse
NTEE code
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
Citizenship Programs, Youth Development (O54)
Urban, Community (S31)
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
The Problem - a Good One: The Sanctuary has been extremely successful in both expanding our reach to shelters who have need to place Senior Dogs with us and private dog owners who have need to surrender their Senior Pups. We have reduced our In-Care time from 87 days when we opened in 2016 to 26 days in 2019. With a greater number of admissions and a shorter In-Care stay our placements and our budget has more than doubled in two years. We are very happy with these results but our veterinary care and in-kennel costs have increased in equal measure so our need for greater funding is paramount. The principal Solution: We've moved from a Founders Board to a fully independent Board of Directors who are committed to and focused on raising funds to support our increased admissions and their care. We expect 2020 to be a banner year for fundraising with a well-networked Board, qualified volunteer grant writers, and high ROI events.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Loving Last Home
Recruit and train competent fosters to provide compassionate care and attention for hospice dogs , offering them the love and respect they deserve in their final weeks or months of life.
Seniors for Seniors
Match appropriate Senior Dogs with Senior Citizens to provide mutual companionship, a loving home and a renewed purpose in life.
Book Buddies
Educate and inspire children between the ages of 6 to 8 to gain an appreciation of animals, how to deal with them and learn from them. These children will be tomorrow's Rescue Cadre.
Pets For Patriots
In conjunction with the nationally recognized Pets For Patriots organization SDS will match Senior Dogs with active duty personnel and Veterans who have need for a companion life in their life.
Where we work
External reviews
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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
Population(s) Served
Families
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
SDS opened in 2016 from a cold start. In the first quarter of 2019 we rescued 45 Senior Dogs and we're on track to admit 180 in 2019.
Number of animals rehabilitated
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our rescues are all Seniors, age 7 and older. Literally ALL admissions require medical treatment, socialization, behavior remediation and/or physical therapy.
Number of animals rehomed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families
Related Program
Loving Last Home
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The primary goal of the Sanctuary - a Forever Home for our adoptable and hospice Seniors.
Number of animals monitored post release
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families
Related Program
Loving Last Home
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All adoptive homes are contacted 30 and 180 days post-release to offer assistance. Hospice Foster contact is bi-weekly with interaction as needed, daily when required.
Number of animals euthanized
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
Only after agreement or recommendation of our Vet and clear loss of quality of life do we put a Sweet Senior Pup to sleep. A sad but loving moment for us all.
Number of animals surrendered by their owner
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We admit approximately half our pups from municipal shelters and half from owners who surrender for a variety of reasons.
Number of animals provided with long term care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families
Related Program
Loving Last Home
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our Hospice Fosters are Vet assessed as having less than 6-8 weeks of life. Some dogs have short but meaningful placement but many far outlive the projections. Foster Love makes the difference!
Total dollars of operating costs per animal per day
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Housing, veterinary care, food and medications for Senior Dogs is a continuing challenge. We are slowly but surely bending the cost curve with experience and the help of terrific Volunteers and Staff
Average number of days of shelter stay for animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Efficiency improvements, Vet block time, being open to the public every day and the use of social media to showcase our Seniors has dramatically reduced shelter stay time.
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?
Our goals include:
1. greater public outreach to inform and educate the public about our mission; the rescue, rehabilitation and and re-homing of Senior Dogs,
2. enhanced training of both employed staff and volunteers,
3. expansion of the SDS Foster Program from 18 to 50 community Foster homes,
4. assessing available technologies for data analytics, training, and canine care,
5. creation of a second, larger facility to house up to 200 Senior Dogs, almost 10 times our current capacity.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Continuing and frequent communication with local and regional press and media outlets and a broader social media presence.
2. Developing professional training criteria for kennel care, feeding and medicating our Seniors.
3. Recruit, train and support Fosters, to include a cadre of Hospice Fosters.
4. Partner with technology providers and successful rescues who have established best practices.
5. Recruit a donation of 10+ acres of land and implement a capital campaign to raise $10MM in the next two years.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our greatest capabilities lie in the hearts and minds of our people. Our Staff, Volunteers, Fosters and Board of Directors together offer the needed time, talent and treasure to implement our strategies to attain our goals.
Since opening our doors in 2016 the Senior Dog Sanctuary has developed a stellar reputation in our community and beyond. We are now recognized as a reputable go-to source for information regarding the rescue of Senior Dogs. Our branding is solid and we strive every day and in every way to fulfill our vision of providing a permanent safe haven for Senior Dogs who are unable to be cared for, who are abandoned or abused or face euthanasia.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
From a cold start opening in 2016 the Sanctuary has admitted more than 400 Senior Dogs and successfully placed more than 94 percent of these pups. Our initial projections were considerably lower.
SDS now has an employed staff of 12 dedicated dog lovers; a full-time equivalent of 8. More than 100 volunteers are on the rolls, participating monthly in 14 diverse assignments, from walking dogs to IT support.
The future excites us! Our next facility, Project SDS 2.0, will add another home for Seniors in need and provide the opportunity to partner with and learn from canine and veterinary professionals.
Our canine companion animals developed into our best friends over millenia and have progressed from property to family in the more recent past. The Senior Dog Sanctuary plans to be on the forefront of new standards of care for the pups who have served us well. We hope you will join us on this journey.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
0.66
Months of cash in 2021 info
6.4
Fringe rate in 2021 info
11%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY OF MARYLAND INC
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY OF MARYLAND INC
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
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
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY OF MARYLAND INC’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $113,286 | $34,222 | $213,803 | $221,958 | $109,329 |
| As % of expenses | 20.8% | 6.1% | 38.9% | 36.2% | 18.6% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $100,899 | $14,815 | $189,857 | $187,817 | $58,748 |
| As % of expenses | 18.1% | 2.6% | 33.1% | 29.0% | 9.2% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $667,401 | $595,055 | $763,768 | $847,809 | $696,056 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 42.0% | -10.8% | 28.4% | 11.0% | -17.9% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% | 13.6% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 95.9% | 86.4% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $545,910 | $560,833 | $549,965 | $612,965 | $586,727 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 20.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 11.5% | -4.3% |
| Personnel | 34.5% | 40.8% | 47.9% | 47.3% | 50.9% |
| Professional fees | 41.1% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% |
| Occupancy | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.4% | 1.9% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 20.8% | 52.6% | 47.0% | 41.2% | 40.7% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $558,297 | $580,240 | $573,911 | $647,106 | $637,308 |
| One month of savings | $45,493 | $46,736 | $45,830 | $51,080 | $48,894 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,367 |
| Fixed asset additions | $125,407 | $45,444 | $0 | $653,809 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $729,197 | $672,420 | $619,741 | $1,351,995 | $750,569 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 0.5 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Months of cash and investments | 0.5 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | -0.1 | -0.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 5.9 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $24,442 | $21,693 | $210,319 | $282,606 | $310,763 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $167,742 | $213,186 | $222,843 | $876,652 | $911,177 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 11.8% | 18.4% | 28.3% | 11.1% | 19.5% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 17.7% | 19.9% | 6.4% | 49.6% | 44.2% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $142,831 | $157,646 | $347,503 | $535,320 | $594,068 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $142,831 | $157,646 | $347,503 | $535,320 | $594,068 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Director of Development
Bethany Kerley
Operations Manager
Susan Razik
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY OF MARYLAND INC
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY OF MARYLAND INC
Board of directorsas of 04/05/2023
Board of directors data
Mr Ritchie Brooks
Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland Inc
Term: 2018 -
Mike Jackson
Kelly Nelson
Karin DeFrancis
Jess Stuby
Amey Silkworth
Lisa Morabito
Ethan Foxman
Jennifer Williams
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? Not applicable
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