Soldiers Best Friend
Soldiers Best Friend
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About this organization
Mission
Soldier's Best Friend provides United States military veterans living with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Service or Therapeutic Companion Dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters. The veteran and dog train together to build a trusting relationship that saves two lives at once, and inspires countless others.
About
IN 2018, PROGRAM SERVICES WERE CONCENTRATED ON OUR SERVICE/THERAPEUTIC COMPANION DOG TRAINING PROGRAM. WE SERVED 152 VETERANS DURING 2018. HISTORICALLY, OVER HALF OF THE DOGS IN OUR PROGRAM ARE ADOPTED FROM AZ SHELTER/RESCUE PARTNERS. PROVIDED AT NO COST TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS, EACH VETERAN/DOG TEAM TRAINS AN AVERAGE OF 6-9 MONTHS. PROVIDING THIS LIFE-CHANGING SERVICE INCLUDES: COMPREHENSIVE APPLICATION PROCESS, DOG ADOPTIONS, FOSTERING, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & TESTING, VETERINARY CARE, PROVIDING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES & SUPPORT TO HELP ENSURE PROGRAM COMPLETION.OUR PROGRAM SERVES AS A PARRALLEL SUPPORT PLAN TO EACH VETERANS MEDICAL TREATMENT & AIMS TO LESSEN THEIR SYMPTOMS OF PTSD OR TBI. A SURVEY OF ALL GRADUATES WAS CONDUCTED IN 2018 TO GATHER DATA ABOUT THE PROGRAMS EFFECTIVENESS. RESULTS (39.5% RESPONSE RATE) ATTEST TO ITS SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF GRADUATES & THEIR FAMILIES. RESULTS INCLUDE: 97% REPORTED THEIR SERVICE/THERAPEUTIC COMPANION DOG IMPROVED THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE, 72% AN OVERALL REDUCTION IN THEIR NEED FOR MEDICATIONS, 80% A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY & OTHERS. OF RESPONDENTS WHO EXPERIENCED SUICIDAL THOUGHTS PRIOR TO BEGINNING TRAINING, 91% REPORTED A REDUCTION IN SUICIDAL THOUGHTS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Soldiers best friend provides service/therapeutic companion dog training for veterans living with combat-related post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) or traumatic brain injury (tbi). our program is arizona-based, providing life-changing services for eligible veterans and arizona homeless dogs.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Soldier's best friend provides u.s. military veterans living with combat-related post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) or traumatic brain injury (tbi) with service or therapeutic companion dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as AZ.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 14505 N 75th Ave, Peoria, AZ, 85381.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 18.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $397,505.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2011.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $353,103 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $58,826 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.