Nonprofit · EIN 39-1626569
WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC
Also known as WAGS
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $321,061 | $245,546 | $75,515 | $215,088 | $74,197 | $140,891 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $224,965 | $247,545 | -$22,580 | $159,927 | $94,551 | $65,376 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $320,566
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $495
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $62,207
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $180,569
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,476
- Occupancy
- $17,818
- Travel
- $2,678
- Program services (functional)
- $201,187
- Management and general (functional)
- $24,156
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,203
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $159,927
- Total assets, end of year
- $215,088
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $74,197
- Net assets, end of year
- $140,891
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $140,891
- Gross receipts
- $321,061
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hereley | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jill Wheeler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick George | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bradlee Stamper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lori Bowman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Becca Koopmans | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allen Ackers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle Pahnke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hereley | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Bowman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Nick George | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bradlee Stamper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Helen Denson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Becca Koopmans | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allen Ackers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laurel Sukkup | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1337 GREENWAY CROSS STE 157, MADISON, WI 53713-3225
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Aaron J Backer, 1337 Greenway Cross, Suite 157, Madison, WI 53713
- Signed the 990
- Aaron Backer, Executive Director
- Phone
- (608) 250-9247
- Website
- www.wags.net
Mission
WAGS mission is to promote functional independence and improved quality of life for persons with physical mobility impairments through partnerships with highly skilled service dogs.
Program accomplishments
- The Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS) raises and trains service dogs to increase the ability of people with disabilities to independently execute functional, daily living skills, increase attendance in daily life events and improve outlook on life with the aid and support of a highly trained service dog. WAGS has facilitated the partnership of more than 150 service dogs with people with disabilities of movement such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disease and cerebral palsy.Expenses $201,187
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 | Not 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
- 39-1626569
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $215,088
- Income (IRS master file)
- $321,061
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $321,061 | $245,546 | $215,088 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $224,965 | $247,545 | $159,927 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $212,894 | $233,533 | $122,162 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 39-1626569).
Questions about WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC is 39-1626569.
- Is WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC 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 WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC 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 WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC 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 WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Aaron J Backer.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN ACADEMY FOR GRADUATE SERVICE DOGS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $321,061, expenses of $245,546 and total assets of $215,088 at year end.
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