CharityWatch reduces the grade of any charity that has available assets equal to three to five years of operating expenses. Charities with "years of available assets" of more than five years receive an "F" grade regardless of other measurements. In CharityWatch's view, a reserve of less than three years is reasonable and does not affect a charity's grade. These reductions in grades are based solely on the charities' asset reserves as compared to budget. The CharityWatch definition of "years of available assets" includes funds currently available for the charity's use, including investments that the charity has set aside as a reserve but could choose to spend if it wanted to do so. Puppies Behind Bars' letter grade rating has been downgraded because it has 3 or more years of available assets.
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Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) trains incarcerated individuals to raise puppies to become service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders, facility dogs for police departments, and explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. As the puppies mature into well-loved, well-behaved dogs, their raisers learn what it means to contribute to society rather than take from it.
| Entity | Document Type | Tax ID |
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| Puppies Behind Bars | Audited Financial Statements | 13-3969389 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | IRS Form 990 | 13-3969389 |
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Entity: Puppies Behind Bars Document Type: Audited Financial Statements Tax ID: 13-3969389 |
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Entity: Puppies Behind Bars Document Type: IRS Form 990 Tax ID: 13-3969389 |
| Name | Title | Compensation | |
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| 1 | Gloria Gilbert Stoga | President & Founder | $386,732 |
| 2 | Carl Rothe | Director of EDC Programs & Instructor | $195,000 |
| 3 | Douglas J. Hamilton | Director of Development | $155,400 |
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1 Name: Gloria Gilbert Stoga Title: President & Founder Compensation: $386,732 |
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2 Name: Carl Rothe Title: Director of EDC Programs & Instructor Compensation: $195,000 |
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3 Name: Douglas J. Hamilton Title: Director of Development Compensation: $155,400 |
According to Puppies Behind Bars' (PBB) audit of December 31, 2024 (Note 2 re: In-Kind Contributions), PBB received donated legal services during fiscal 2024 on which it placed a total value of $182,860.
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According to the Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) tax filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, PBB reports re: Compensation, Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II): PBB reports providing a "bonus & incentive compensation" payment of $50,000 during 2024 to Gloria Gilbert Stoga, President and Founder. Stoga's total reported compensation was $386,732. |