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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4521779

SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ROGERS, AR 72756

Financials

$3.1M$2.6M2023$3.4M$2.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,447,556$2,800,078$647,478$3,373,778$864,238$2,509,540
December 31, 2023990$3,107,052$2,558,007$549,045$2,792,099$930,037$1,862,062
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,305,880
of which government grants
$427,900
Program service revenue
$29,718
Investment income
$2,748
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,748
Net income from fundraising events
$104,483
Other revenue
$109,210

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$110,000
Other salaries and wages
$422,714
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$633,778
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$23,617
Occupancy
$92,390
Travel
$372,028
Depreciation
$148,279
Program services (functional)
$2,291,588
Management and general (functional)
$358,350
Fundraising (functional)
$150,140

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,792,099
Total assets, end of year
$3,373,778
Total liabilities, end of year
$864,238
Net assets, end of year
$2,509,540
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,232,954
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,132,835
Net assets with donor restrictions
$376,705
Gross receipts
$3,515,498
Employees
22
Volunteers
5,036
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
AR

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
R Lance NuttCEO
Officer
40$110,000
Tracy DufaultVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Michael HarrisDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Dr Cheryl HullDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Andy BosslerChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
John SmarttDirector
Trustee or director
18$0
Dr Richard BeckerDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Daniel BooneDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Aaron MankinDirector
Trustee or director
9$0
Jon DonaldsonDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Jayme LingoSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Rusty MillerDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
R LANCE NUTTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$110,000
TRACY DUFAULTVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
MICHAEL HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
DR CHERYL HULLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
ANDY BOSSLERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
JOSH SMARTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
18$0
DR RICHARD BECKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
DANIEL BOONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
AARON MANKINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
9$0
JOE DONALDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
JAYME LINGOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1200 W WALNUT ST, ROGERS, AR 72756-3521
In care of
% TISACOLSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
6504 S 38TH ST, ROGERS AR 72758
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lance Nutt, 1200 West Walnut St Suite 2310, Rogers, AR 72756
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
LANCE NUTT, 6504 S 38TH ST, ROGERS AR 72758
Signed the 990
Lance Nutt, CEO
Phone
(479) 466-9713
Return prepared by
MERSEREAU LAZENBY & ROCKAS LLC

Mission

At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), our mission is to engage, assist, and empower Sheep Dogs - military personnel, veterans, and first responders and their families, through transformative "Get Off The Couch" programming. By connecting individuals who share similar traumas and experiences, we foster camaraderie and provide opportunities to continue serving. This approach not only improves physical and mental well-being but also plays a critical role in suicide prevention across these communities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Outdoor Adventures - Disasters can't be predicted, so we've created opportunities to keep Sheep Dogs engaged year-round, offering challenges that foster camaraderie and growth. The Outdoor Adventures program provides transformative experiences through activities like hunting, fishing, obstacle course races, skydiving, scuba diving, horseback riding, snowmobiling, zip lining, hiking, mountain biking, and razor riding. For our sponsored Sheep Dogs - those injured in combat or the line of duty - these adventures push their rehabilitation progress, restore independence, and build self-confidence, all while promoting a life fully lived.As the cornerstone of our "Get Off The Couch" initiative, Outdoor Adventures is a powerful vehicle for post-traumatic growth (PTG). It gives Sheep Dogs the opportunity to face challenges, discover new strengths, and experience positive personal transformations. Beyond physical healing, these activities cultivate camaraderie, boost mental resilience, and shift perspectives toward optimism.In 2023, 387 Sheep Dogs participated in Outdoor Adventures, with 97% reporting a strong sense of belonging and camaraderie. In 2024, 322 Sheep Dogs were sponsored on 15 Outdoor Adventures and Get Off the Couch events. Since 2010, we've hosted 253 Outdoor Adventures, sponsoring 3,616 Sheep Dogs76% male, 24% femaleon 16 major trips to destinations like Yosemite, Washington D.C., Yellowstone, the Nantahala River, the Buffalo River, New York City, and Mt. Rushmore.Moving forward, SDIA is working to expand partnerships with VA Vet Centers to increase access to adventure therapy and PTG opportunities for transitioning military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
    Expenses $893,654
  • Warrior PATHH is the first training program to teach our nation's military and first responders to experience lifelong Post-traumatic Growth (PTG). PTG is a positive psychological transformation that can happen after trauma. The science of PTG demonstrates that when we're forced to reflect on our lives and make sense of the destruction caused by trauma, our struggles can become a catalyst for change.As the highest performing Warrior PATHH partner with Boulder Crest, SDIA continues to exceed expectations, securing increased course capacity and funding for additional Warrior PATHH sessions annually. In 2023, SDIA served 204 Sheep Dogs in Warrior PATHH, with post-participation surveys indicating a 65% increase in post-traumatic growth indicators. SDIA successfully piloted larger course sizes in June 2024, meeting Boulder Crest's requirements without issues.Warrior PATHH is the nation's first training program to teach military and first responders to experience lifelong Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). The program begins with a 7-day immersive initiation, followed by 90 days of peer-delivered training, support, and accountability. The Outdoor Adventures program connects Sheep Dogs to PTG principles, while the Continued Service & Disaster Response Missions provide ongoing opportunities for Sheep Dogs to engage their serving hearts and build camaraderie.
    Expenses $756,716
  • Disaster Response Missions (DRM) - Continued Service is a core component of SDIA's mission, extending beyond disaster response to address daily community needs such as supporting elderly veterans, coaching youth sports, assisting transitioning service members, and combating homelessness. These deployments empower Sheep Dogs to keep serving and giving back through both disaster response and community projects. Since 2010, 7,022 Sheep Dog members and volunteers have deployed on 367 Continued Service Missions, assisting 327,747 individuals nationwide. SDIA's Ambassador Program and Sheep Dog University (SDU) are vital to these efforts, equipping Sheep Dogs with leadership training, PTG practices, and community engagement strategies to maximize their impact.
    Expenses $327,765
  • Heroes Ranch (HRTF): Located in Pineville, Missouri on the Arkansas/Missouri border, Heroes Ranch and the Heroes Ranch Training Facility serve as the primary hub for SDIA's Get Off The Couch programming. Since its grand opening on July 13, 2023 SDIA's 13th Anniversary the Heroes Ranch Training Facility has expanded to include two dormitories and a main building with a state-of-the-art classroom, library, kitchen, and dining area. Additionally, the 60+ acres of stunning landscape now include five additional facilities, including the under-construction covered equine arena and enhanced outdoor adventure areas. These expanded amenities have allowed participants to Get Off The Couch, discover hope, and begin healing. The land it sits on is an embodiment of the community we serve, with a history and story all its own. Despite any trauma, it continues to be a space for peace and healing.Since 2010, SDIA has helped over 24,000 Sheep Dogs through Outdoor Adventures, Warrior PATHH, and continued service missions. Heroes Ranch has become a central gathering place for these life-changing experiences. The equine therapy program launching in late 2025 will further expand the range of healing opportunities, particularly for families and spouses/partners of Sheep Dogs.The vision for Heroes Ranch is to become a thriving community center where Sheep Dogs can bring their families to reconnect, relax, and rediscover purpose together. SDIA plans to incorporate family-focused events, workshops, and activities, fostering camaraderie and post-traumatic growth for both Sheep Dogs and their loved ones.Sheep Dogs in Need (SDIN): The shared training, hardships, missions, and lifestyle of military and first responder service bring men and women close together as a family-type unit. Few civilian organizations or family members can replicate the level of camaraderie and belonging that one feels in the industry of serving and protecting others, especially in combat/front-line units. SDIN Assistance provides a peer group of veteran military and first responders in the civilian community that becomes the "Service family" for the separated Sheep Dog. We help bridge the gap from active-duty military to civilian community that can seem foreign when the tour of duty ends.Through the Christmas Outreach, the children of struggling Sheep Dog families are adopted, and each are given gifts of toys, clothing, and other necessities. SDIA members give back by volunteering their time to pack and deliver items to these families, so assisted Sheep Dogs can better enjoy the holidays.Holiday Assistance: The holidays are a wonderful, happy time for most, but for those dealing with financial hardships, medical issues, loss, or other troubles, the holidays can be especially difficult. Through SDIA's Holiday Assistance programs, we can assist these struggling Sheep Dog families in two ways: by showing appreciation, support, and morale boosting for law enforcement and fire & rescue, while also providing for other Sheep Dogs in Need. Focus is primarily on the Thanksgiving Outreach program, while the Christmas Outreach program is operated under the Sheep Dogs in Need (SDIN) programming. SDIA members give back by volunteering their time to pack and deliver items to these families, so assisted Sheep Dogs can better enjoy the holidays.Sheep Dog University (SDU): Sheep Dog University aims to equip potential ambassadors with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to embody the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance mission, identity, and values with professionalism within their communities. Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is excited to announce the launch of our Ambassador program and Sheep Dog University. The CEO has established and implemented a nationwide Ambassador Program using leaders and trusted members to represent SDIA in their communities, and Sheep Dog University has been developed in order to train these remarkable individuals.
    Expenses $313,453 · revenue $37,193

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-4521779
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,373,778
Income (IRS master file)
$3,515,498

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
March 11, 2013
Reinstated
Effective June 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,447,556$2,800,078$3,373,778XML
990December 2023$3,107,052$2,558,007$2,792,099XML
990December 2022$2,214,106$1,908,434$2,178,253IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: LANCE NUTT
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-4521779).

Questions about SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE

What is the EIN of SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE is 26-4521779.
Is SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2013.
Are donations to SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Lance Nutt.
Who are the officers and directors of SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (R Lance Nutt, CEO).
How much revenue does SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,447,556, expenses of $2,800,078 and total assets of $3,373,778 at year end.

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