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2537 25th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Principal Staff:
Alan M. Peters,
Executive Director
Board Chair: Mary Quist
EIN: 41-1594165
Phone: (612)729-5986
Fax: (612)729-5914
Main E-mail: info@hsdm.org
Website: www.hsdm.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)
Other Names Used: The Companion Dog Connection, Inc.
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MISSION
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or disabled by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs.
990 SNAPSHOT (2003-2005)
Programs and Expenses (2005)Hearing and Service Dog Program: $517,605 | | | | 3-Year Average Charity Expenses | % of total expenses | | Program Services: | $456,897 | 83.6%
| | Management: | $46,907 | 8.6%
| | Fundraising: | $42,768 | 7.8%
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| | Accountability Review Results:
Date of final report:
08/21/2007 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
GOVERNANCE
FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
FUNDRAISING
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CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota trains Assistance Dogs to provide independence for people with disabilities. Our service area includes Minnesota, and we recently expanded services to North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri and parts of Illinois.
Our organization embraces accountability. We are proud to have met all of the standards set forth by the Charities Review Council. Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota believes this rating demonstrates our dedication to deliver our mission in an ethical, efficient and effective manner. If you have questions please, visit www.hsdm.org, email info@hsdm.org or call (612) 729-5986 / TTY (612) 729-5914. | | | NON-CASH DONATIONS
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Type of Goods Accepted:
AutomobilesAppliancesFurnitureNon-perishable food itemsOffice FurnitureOther (Dog treats, technical products (PDA, Palm Trio Smartphone),picnic table, fireproof file cabinet, plastic dog crates, van with wheelchair lift, digital camcorder, veterinary services, gentle leaders & haltis, flexi leads for large dogs, new smoke detectors, office supplies, batteries, heartworm preventative, purebred puppies, 1st-class stamps, gift certificates to pet stores. ) | Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions:
We only accept what can be currently used by the organization. Please call with the item description for approval and to arrange a drop off time.
Drop Off's Accepted In:
Hennepin County
Drop-off Locations:
Minneapolis
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CHARITY DETAILS
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Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
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Number of Volunteers:
| 200 | |
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:
| 224 |
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| Other Affiliations/Accreditations:
Member,Assistance Dogs International
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Association of Fundraising Professionals
In February 2006, three Service Dogs were inducted into the Minnesota Animal Hall of Fame by the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. HSDM has received the Nonprofit Mission Award for Innovation from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Distinguished Service Award from the Minnesota State Council on Disability. The City of Minneapolis selected the program’s founder and executive director, Alan M. Peters, to receive the Minneapolis Award for his innovation in starting Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota. Additionally, the community has recognized the special relationships that form between Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota clients and the Assistance Dogs placed with them. Additionally, the City of Minneapolis in 2003 selected Oreo, a Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota trained and placed Hearing Dog, as Dog of the Year.
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