2026-07-02T11:10:50-06:00 2025-12-31 SNYDER & BROWN CPAS PLLC 3933 S MCCLINTOCK DRIVE SUITE 505 Tempe AZ 85282 990 2025-01-01 274665797 SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND % MIK MILEM SOLD 6232186486 14505 N 75TH AVE PEORIA AZ 85381 MIK MILEM Executive Director 6232186486 2026-07-02 true ROBERT SNYDER P01230612 4803397114 2026-07-02 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MIK MILEM 14505 N 75TH AVE PEORIA AZ 85381 3278253 false X WWW.SOLDIERSBESTFRIEND.ORG X 2011 AZ THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICE/THERAPEUTIC COMPANION DOG TRAINING FOR VETERANS LIVING WITH COMBAT-RELATED POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY . OUR PROGRAM IS ARIZONA-BASED, PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND ARIZONA HOMELESS DOGS. 11 11 30 100 0 0 1503582 2133682 0 179462 92380 -14202 -51 1668842 2226011 0 0 777975 877484 0 89210 518424 558676 1296399 1436160 372443 789851 5214651 6364048 35369 43795 5179282 6320253 X THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICE/THERAPEUTIC COMPANION DOG TRAINING FOR VETERANS LIVING WITH COMBAT-RELATED POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY . OUR PROGRAM IS ARIZONA-BASED, PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND ARIZONA HOMELESS DOGS. true false 1068333 In 2025, we concentrated on expanding our service/therapeutic companion dog training program. As a testament to this, during the year we accepted 100 new veterans into the program, introduced a new training site and facility in Kingman, AZ, and launched the Prison Dog Training Program at Perryville. In 2025, the program served 221 veterans, rescued 85 dogs from local shelters, provided 3,544 training hours to veteran/dog teams, and celebrated the graduation of 51 veteran/dog teams from the program. Provided at no cost to eligible veterans, each veteran/dog team trains a minimum of 6 months. Providing this life-changing service includes: comprehensive application process, dog adoptions, fostering, professional training & testing, veterinary care, and providing equipment/supplies & support to help ensure program completion. As part of our program, we offer mentorship and operation graduate training (OGT) classes. The mentorship program pairs graduates with teams-in-training to help guide them through the program. The OGT classes are provided for graduates who want further training for their dogs. Our program serves as a parallel support plan to each veterans medical treatment & aims to lessen their symptoms of PTSD or TBI. A biennial survey of all graduates was conducted in 2024 to gather data about the programs effectiveness & attest to the significant impact on the lives of graduates & their families. Results include: 94% reported their service/therapeutic companion dog improved their overall quality of life, 89% positive impact on social activities, 71% a positive impact on their relationships with family & others. OF respondents who experienced suicidal thoughts prior to beginning trainings, 83% reported a reduction in those thoughts. 1068333 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 30 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false X X MIK MILEM 6232186486 14505 N 75TH AVE Peoria AZ 85381 MIK MILEM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X X 109926 0 15631 JOHN G BURNHAM DVM FOUNDERDIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KELLY FINNELL PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK DEVINE SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN RIVELAND PRESIDENT 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID RACKHAM TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE WIRTANEN DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATT WELLS DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDI LUDTKE DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TAD SNIDECOR DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN CRAWFORD VICE-PRESIDENT 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 NOAH SACKSTEDER DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 109926 0 15631 1 false false false 175775 202325 1755582 15779 2133682 126432 126432 1017973 1052025 -34052 -34052 -34052 175775 0 166 217 -51 -51 2226011 92329 0 0 114801 17282 91758 5761 671359 579554 50107 41698 7667 7453 214 22535 15323 5858 1354 61122 41564 15891 3667 38985 185 23500 15300 11500 11500 28045 28045 40691 24016 15069 1606 34212 23267 120 10825 36890 23945 9902 3043 25116 21483 3294 339 45604 42276 1728 1600 25721 25127 594 16712 13680 2982 50 43201 34461 8740 32298 19434 9795 3069 PROGRAM EXPENSES AND GIFTS 162516 162098 328 90 VEHICLE-RELATED EXPENSES 2360 2360 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 14825 14825 1436160 1068333 278617 89210 358896 625371 348262 918148 50000 30395 250 5832 6518 19078 17815 1389438 476983 918656 912455 3533532 3833491 5214651 6364048 35369 43795 35369 43795 X 4970801 6082853 208481 237400 5179282 6320253 5214651 6364048 789851 351120 0 X false true X true false X 1015662 1341374 1152591 1503582 2133682 7146891 1015662 1341374 1152591 1503582 2133682 7146891 7146891 41154 61463 105719 124935 126432 459703 7606594 0.93960 0.93840 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 746713 304300 113686 7895 1156804 1.00000 false false 80000 80000 867363 211914 655449 241748 110707 131041 117789 114123 3666 82538 40239 42299 912455 2549086 351120 351120 2197966 28045 28045 2226011 1408115 1408115 28045 28045 1436160 GOLF TRNMT CLAY SHOOT 2 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THE BOOKKEEPER SUBMITS INFORMATION AND DATA TO AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT TO REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE FORM 990. THE COMPLETED FORM IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPLETED FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE FINAL FORM 990 IS THEN APPROVED, SIGNED AND SUBMITTED. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. OFFICERS,DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES CONSTANTLY MONITOR POTENTIAL INSTANCES OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST, REPORTING ANY OCCURRENCES TO THE BOARD AT LARGE. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE VOLUNTEERS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 THE ORGANIZATIONS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BY-LAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2 THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED ITS PRISON-BASED DOG TRAINING PROGRAM TO THE ARIZONA STATE PRISON COMPLEX - PERRYVILLE IN GOODYEAR, ARIZONA. THE PROGRAM BEGAN AS A PILOT AT THE FORT GRANT STATE PRISON IN WILLCOX, ARIZONA, AND SUCCESSFULLY EXPANDED TO PERRYVILLES ALL-FEMALE PRISON COMPLEX. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION INTRODUCED A NEW TRAINING SITE AND FACILITY IN KINGMAN, AZ.