EIN 39-1626569

Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
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. Our mission is to promote functional independence and improved quality of life for persons with physical mobility impairments through partnerships with highly skilled Service Dogs.
Total revenues
$212,894
2022
Total expenses
$233,533
2022
Total assets
$122,162
2022
Num. employees
2
2022

Program areas at WAGS

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.

Who funds Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$28,725
United Way of Dane CountyDonor Designation for General Support$12,872
Clack FoundationPositively Affect the Lives of People With Physical Disabilities. Dogs Are Trained To Provide Assistance and Companionship To People With Physical Disabilities at No Or Low Cost To the Recipient.$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at WAGS

NameTitleCompensation
Aaron BackerExecutive Director$65,000
John BowmanVice President / Director$0
Patrick HereleyPresident / Director$0
Nick GeorgeSecretary and Treasurer / Secretary / Director$0
Becky FowlerTreasurer$0

Financials for WAGS

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$212,803
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$91
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$212,894

Form 990s for WAGS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122020-01-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from John J Frautschi Family Foundation
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,872 from United Way of Dane County
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Clack Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1337 Greenway Cross Suite 157
Madison, WI 53713
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
wags.net/ 
Phone
(608) 250-9247
IRS details
EIN
39-1626569
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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