BLUE STAR SERVICE DOGS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

BLUE STAR SERVICE DOGS INC

EIN 27-2228933 · Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

What they do

We Rescue Shelter Dogs, Start Training Them In Prison Housed Programs, Pair Them With Military Veterans and First Responders Diagnosed With Visible and Invisible Wounds and Continue Training Them Together to Be Service Dogs and Qualified Handlers. Doing This We Are Rescuing One to Heal Another.Across All Programs, Blue Star Service Dogs Continued to Support Veterans and First Responders Living With PTSD, TBI, and Other Invisible Injuries, Helping Them Regain Independence, Strengthen Family Connections, and Navigate Civilian Life Through The Healing Power of The Human-animal Bond. All Services Were Provided At No Cost to Participating Veterans and First Responders.In 2025, Blue Star Service Dogs Achieved Accreditation With Assistance Dogs International (ADI), Recognizing The Organizations Adherence to The Highest Standards of Service Dog Training, Ethics, and Client Support.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $66.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

76.42%of revenue went to mission work66.8% of expenses · Program services

3.01%of revenue went to fundraising2.6% of expenses

$114.42spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

34.99%of revenue went to management and office costs30.6% of expenses

$1.41in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$367,296

Mission workProgram services$280,68376.42% of revenue66.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$128,51234.99% of revenue30.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$11,0483.01% of revenue2.6% of expenses

Total expenses$420,243114.42% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 66.8% mission · 30.6% management · 2.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 114.42% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 52.8% mission · 21.1% management · 26.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.14% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 29.5% mission · 8.3% management · 62.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.26% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 34.8% mission · 8.3% management · 56.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.71% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 82.2% mission · 9.1% management · 8.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.45% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 76.6% mission · 16.0% management · 7.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.86% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$367,296

Expenses$420,243

Annual shortfall $52,947 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$280,683 · 66.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$128,512 · 30.6% of expenses

Fundraising$11,048 · 2.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$367,296

Expenses$420,243

Assets$593,007

Income$367,457

Contributions$365,046

Mission work (program services)$280,683

Fundraising$11,048

Management and general$128,512

Executive compensation (total)$57,750

Stocks and bonds$2,026

Accounting fees$7,500

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (9)

ANDREW BOSCHMATREASURER & DIRECTOR

BRIAN GANHSVP & DIRECTOR

CARIE SMITHSECRETARY & DIRECTOR

KEVIN THOMPSONDIRECTOR

LAURIE BREWISDIRECTOR

MARK JEWELLDIRECTOR

MIKE MITCHELLDIRECTOR

MODESTO DE LA ODIRECTOR

TINA PETERSONPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2011
Location: PO BOX 830, HAMBURG, MI 48139-0830
County: Livingston
In care of: TRICIA BARNES
Primary officer: TRICIA BARNES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@bluestarservicedogs.org Phone(810) 626-7119 Officer phone(623) 570-9932

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)
IRS tax category: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations