Nonprofit · EIN 27-4665797
SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND
Tax-exempt · PEORIA, AZ 85381
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,226,011 | $1,436,160 | $789,851 | $6,364,048 | $43,795 | $6,320,253 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,668,842 | $1,296,399 | $372,443 | $5,214,651 | $35,369 | $5,179,282 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,373,077 | $1,006,100 | $366,977 | $4,796,990 | $73,739 | $4,723,251 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,133,682
- of which government grants
- $202,325
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $92,380
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$34,052
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$51
- Other revenue
- -$51
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $114,801
- Other salaries and wages
- $671,359
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $877,484
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,500
- Occupancy
- $45,604
- Travel
- $25,721
- Depreciation
- $43,201
- Program services (functional)
- $1,068,333
- Management and general (functional)
- $278,617
- Fundraising (functional)
- $89,210
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,214,651
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,364,048
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $43,795
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,320,253
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $912,455
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,833,491
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,082,853
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $237,400
- Gross receipts
- $3,278,253
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIK MILEM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $109,926 | $15,631 |
| JOHN G BURNHAM DVM | FOUNDERDIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY FINNELL | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DEVINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RIVELAND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RACKHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE WIRTANEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI LUDTKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD SNIDECOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CRAWFORD | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH SACKSTEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIK MILEM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $95,442 | $2,943 |
| JOHN G BURNHAM DVM | FOUNDERDIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY FINNELL | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DEVINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RIVELAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RACKHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE WIRTANEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI LUDTKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD SNIDECOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIK MILEM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $87,964 | $2,533 |
| MARK DEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY M BRIDGET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RACKHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED PETTERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN G BURNHAM DVM | FOUNDERDIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA BELLOMO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SCHRYER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE WIRTANEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT COOPER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY FINNELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RIVELAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 14505 N 75TH AVE, PEORIA, AZ 85381-4702
- In care of
- % MIK MILEM
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MIK MILEM, 14505 N 75TH AVE, PEORIA, AZ 85381
- Signed the 990
- MIK MILEM, Executive Director
- Phone
- (623) 218-6486
- Website
- WWW.SOLDIERSBESTFRIEND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SNYDER & BROWN CPAS PLLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,068,333
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4665797
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,364,048
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,278,253
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,226,011 | $1,436,160 | $6,364,048 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,668,842 | $1,296,399 | $5,214,651 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,373,077 | $1,006,100 | $4,796,990 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,408,862 | $738,498 | $4,251,895 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 27-4665797).
Questions about SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND
- What is the EIN of SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND is 27-4665797.
- Is SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND 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 SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MIK MILEM.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,926 (MIK MILEM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SOLDIERS BEST FRIEND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,226,011, expenses of $1,436,160 and total assets of $6,364,048 at year end.
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