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Warrior Canine Connection

Helping recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other.

four stars

97.87

14934 Schaeffer Road Boyds, MD 20841
tel: (301) 260-1111   Web Site
EIN: 45-2981579

Board Leadership
Julie Walters
President

CEO
Rick Yount
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 97.87 four stars
  Financial 99.85 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Warrior Canine Connection is a pioneering organization that utilizes a Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) model to help recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other.

Warrior Canine Connection is a pioneering organization that utilizes a Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) model to help recovering Warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities, and each other.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Number of clients who report general satisfaction with their services
91
Graduates Reporting a Positive Impact in Overall Mood
95
Graduates Reporting a Positive Impact on Social Interactions
86
Participants Reporting Overall Satisfaction With Personal Progress
99
Participants Reporting Positive Impact on Their Overall Mood
84
Participants Reporting Reduction in Stress
82
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

99.85

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 84.5%
  Administrative Expenses 9.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 6.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.06
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.16
  Program Expenses Growth 49.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Warrior Canine Connection on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Warrior Canine Connection on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Warrior Canine Connection (MD) 97.87 four stars
Air Force Aid Society (VA) 99.87 four stars
USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia (VA) 92.09 four stars
Operation Gratitude (CA) 100.00 four stars
Fisher House Foundation (MD) 94.10 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,678,019
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,678,019
   Program Service Revenue $588,727
Total Primary Revenue $3,266,746
   Other Revenue $9,649
TOTAL REVENUE $3,276,395
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,405,493
   Administrative Expenses $305,475
   Fundraising Expenses $172,361
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,883,329
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $393,066
   
Net Assets $4,916,314

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Dog Training and Placement $1,153,230 47.9%
Mission Based Trauma Recovery $992,580 41.3%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 05/01/2020 97.87 four stars
2018-06 03/01/2020 89.39 three stars
2016-12 11/01/2018 92.22 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 45-2981579
Name in IRS Master File WARRIOR CANINE CONNECTION INC
NTEE Code P80
NTEE Classification Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 2011
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$125,502 4.35% Rick Yount Executive Director

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Warrior Canine Connection (MD) 97.87 four stars
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Homes For Our Troops (MA) 91.69 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Warrior Canine Connection
14934 Schaeffer Road
Boyds, MD 20841
tel: (301) 260-1111
EIN: 45-2981579

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Board Leadership

Julie Walters
President

CEO

Rick Yount
Executive Director

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