Nonprofit · EIN 81-3606565
BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC
Tax-exempt · CARMEL, NY 10512
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,701,559 | $1,285,144 | $416,415 | $3,726,891 | $37,628 | $3,689,263 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,322,797 | $1,228,394 | $94,403 | $3,289,418 | $42,813 | $3,246,605 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,503,887
- Program service revenue
- $85,452
- Investment income
- $128,147
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $849
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$18,855
- Other revenue
- -$15,927
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $149,886
- Other salaries and wages
- $551,677
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $878,169
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $58,265
- Depreciation
- $28,270
- Program services (functional)
- $966,772
- Management and general (functional)
- $168,538
- Fundraising (functional)
- $149,834
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,289,418
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,726,891
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $37,628
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,689,263
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $134,562
- Publicly traded securities
- $303,812
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,700,426
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $988,837
- Gross receipts
- $1,791,152
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE BRIER | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $137,597 | $19,458 |
| CAROLINE MCCABE-SANDLER | VP - CANINE Highest-paid employee | 45 | $107,597 | $42,652 |
| TRICIA ZARRO | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA LANCIAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NEVA GOLDSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA HOGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN NETTELFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SPRAGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE MCCABE-SANDLER | VP OF TRAINI Highest-paid employee | 45 | $113,611 | $50,546 |
| MICHELLE BRIER | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $113,611 | $20,012 |
| DR JODY SANDLER | RESIGNED 12/ Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $48,299 | $0 |
| TRICIA ZARRO | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA LANCIAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NEVA GOLDSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN KIRBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA HOGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN NETTELFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 461 RICHARDSVILLE RD, CARMEL, NY 10512-3756
- In care of
- % JODY SANDLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE BRIER, 71 E MAIN ST PO BOX 328, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE BRIER, CEO
- Phone
- (845) 377-0477
- Website
- WWW.BLUEPATHSERVICEDOGS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RBT CPAS LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS, INC. IS TO PROVIDE AUTISM SERVICE DOGS, OFFERING SAFETY, COMPANIONSHIP AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE. BLUEPATH'S EXPERTLY TRAINED AUTISM SERVICE DOGS WORK ALONGSIDE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO PREVENT WANDERING. THE DOGS SIGNIFICANTLY LESSEN PARENTS' SAFETY CONCERNS AND HELP CHILDREN TO LEAD FULLER LIVES. REDUCED STRESS, IMPROVED SLEEPING ROUTINES AND MORE MEANINGFUL SOCIAL INTERACTIONS CAN ALLOW FAMILIES TO FEEL A RENEWED SENSE OF HOPE AND EMPOWERMENT.
Program accomplishments
- BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS, INC. RAISES, TRAINS AND PLACES SERVICE DOGS IN FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. ANNUALLY, BLUEPATH PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY EVENTS, PROVIDING EXTENSIVE EDUCATION AROUND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND SERVICE DOGS, AND GARNERING CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR ITS MISSION. BLUEPATH'S AUTISM SERVICE DOG PROGRAM INCLUDES PUPPY RAISING, FORMAL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT COMPONENTS. VOLUNTEER PUPPY RAISERS DEVOTE THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE TO PREPARING LABRADOR AND GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES TO BECOME WELL-ADJUSTED SERVICE DOGS. BEGINNING AT EIGHT WEEKS OF AGE, PUPPIES ARE TAUGHT BASIC OBEDIENCE SKILLS AND APPROPRIATE HOME BEHAVIOR. RAISERS EXPOSE THE EAGER PUPS TO ALL THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER, ENABLING THEM TO DEVELOP A REFERENCE LIBRARY OF SIGHTS, SOUNDS, AND EXPERIENCES NEEDED TO BECOME WELL-TRAINED SERVICE DOGS. AT APPROXIMATELY 18 MONTHS OF AGE, BLUEPATH DOGS BEGIN FORMAL TRAINING DURING WHICH TIME A PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR BUILDS ON THE FOUNDATION THE PUPPY RAISER HAS INSTILLED, TEACHING THE DOG INCREASINGLY ADVANCED BEHAVIORS. DOGS ACQUIRE SKILLS LIKE "ANCHORING" (LEARNING HOW TO STOP A CHILD FROM WANDERING OR BOLTING) AND "VISIT" (PROVIDING GROUNDING SUPPORT BY THE DOG RESTING ITS HEAD ON THE CHILD). PRIOR TO PLACEMENT IN THEIR FOREVER HOMES, BLUEPATH DOGS ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY VIA THE PAWS TO LEARN PROGRAM, IN WHICH THEY PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT IN SCHOOLS, CAMPS, RESIDENTIAL HOMES, AND DAY-HABILITATION SETTINGS. PAWS TO LEARN PARTNERS REPORT THAT BLUEPATH DOGS PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE WITH MOOD REGULATION, OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND CONNECTEDNESS, AND INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. MORE THAN 2,500 INDIVIDUALS ARE IMPACTED BY THIS PROGRAM EACH YEAR. AT APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS OF AGE, BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS ARE READY TO BE PLACED IN THE HOMES OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. BLUEPATH CURRENTLY SERVES FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 11 YEARS OLD WHO LIVE WITHIN TWO HOURS OF WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY. LIFETIME FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT IS PROVIDED. BOTH THE DOGS AND LIFETIME SUPPORT ARE FREE OF CHARGE.Expenses $966,772 · revenue $85,452
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3606565
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,726,891
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,791,152
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,701,559 | $1,285,144 | $3,726,891 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,322,797 | $1,228,394 | $3,289,418 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,769,345 | $1,030,782 | $3,181,022 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 81-3606565).
Questions about BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC
- What is the EIN of BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC is 81-3606565.
- Is BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUEPATH 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 BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELLE BRIER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,597 (MICHELLE BRIER, CEO).
- How much revenue does BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,701,559, expenses of $1,285,144 and total assets of $3,726,891 at year end.
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