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GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 251620274 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.gsdwda.org
revenue
$12K
expenses
$24K
net assets
$139K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG WORKING DOG ASSOCIATION (WDA) IS DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE AND BETTERMENT OF THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG.

profile · synthesized from sources

The German Shepherd Dog Working Dog Association (GSDWDA) is dedicated to safeguarding the health and wellness of German Shepherd Dogs. The organization facilitates hip and elbow evaluations by the SV in Germany, which are crucial for breeding decisions and the overall well-being of the dogs. GSDWDA aims to preserve the legacy of the breed as trusted guardians, companions, and service partners.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Microchip and Tattoo Verification on Pedigrees
Provides a service to verify microchip or tattoo information on 4-generation pedigrees for German Shepherd Dogs.
SV Hip and Elbow Evaluations
Guides German Shepherd Dog owners and breeders through the process of submitting X-rays for hip ("a" stamp) and elbow ("ED" stamp) evaluations to the SV in Germany, including LTV and OC(D) assessments, to promote optimal health and responsible breeding.
activities · 1 cluster

what they do

  • Animal Health & Identification Services 6 activities
    • Facilitating SV Hip and Elbow Evaluations
      Provides a service to send German Shepherd hip and elbow X-rays directly to the SV in Germany and guides owners through the evaluation process.
    • Facilitating SV Spinal Evaluations
      Facilitates spinal evaluations, including LTV and OC(D) assessments, for German Shepherds through the SV.
    • Health Evaluation Guidance for Owners
      Guides German Shepherd owners through the process of obtaining SV evaluations for hips, elbows, and spinal conditions, including documentation and submission requirements.
    • Microchip/Tattoo Verification for Pedigrees
      Provides a service for verifying microchip or tattoo information on 4-generation pedigrees for German Shepherds.
    • Pedigree Verification Service
      Verifies microchip or tattoo information against 4-generation pedigrees to support accurate lineage documentation for German Shepherds.
    • SV Health Evaluation Submission Service
      Provides a service to submit German Shepherd hip, elbow, and spinal (LTV and OC(D)) X-rays to the SV in Germany for official evaluation. Supports breed health standards through formal screening processes.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$6K52%
Program service revenue$6K48%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$141K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$139K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GRETCHEN WEINZIMER SECRETARY AND OFFICE MANAGER 10 $3K
board members · 6
  • DOUG FOSTER — DIRECTOR
  • EARL WHITE — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN HENKEL — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD TORRES — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS SCHODER — DIRECTOR
  • WENDELL NOPE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • AKC Partner — Requires AKC registration for US-born dogs submitting X-rays for evaluation.
  • Abhai Kaul Partner — Published an interview with Mr. Kaul, a breeder, in the Indian Kennel Gazette 2023 NOV issue.
  • Christian Lang Partner — Interviewed Mr. Lang, who judged working females at the 2024 German Sieger Show.
  • FCI Partner — Requires FCI recognized kennel club registration for foreign-born dogs submitting X-rays for evaluation.
  • Guide Dogs for the Blind and Deaf Partner — Supports German Shepherd Dogs that serve as guide dogs for the blind and deaf.
  • Imran Husain Partner — Interviewed Mr. Husain, a judge and retired WUSV Board of Directors member.
  • Lars Lentz Partner — Interviewed Mr. Lentz, a multiple time WUSV competitor and tracking coach.
  • Robert Lang Partner — Interviewed Mr. Lang, a German Shepherd Dog breeder, breed judge, and breed surveyor approved by the SV in Germany.
  • SV Partner — Collaborates with SV, the parent club of the German Shepherd breed in Germany, for their a-Stamp program which includes hip and elbow screenings.
  • SV Partner — Collaborates with the SV (parent club of the German Shepherd breed in Germany) for hip and elbow X-ray screenings as part of their a-Stamp program.
  • SV Partner — Facilitates hip, elbow, spinal (LTV), and OC(D) evaluations for German Shepherds through the SV.
  • SV Partner — References Mr. Robert Lang as a breed judge and breed surveyor approved by the SV in Germany.
  • The Red Cross Partner — Supports German Shepherd Dogs that aid The Red Cross.
  • Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV) e.V. SV Partner — Listed as a world organization related to German Shepherd Dogs.
  • WUSV Partner — Provides access to articles and a library from WUSV.
  • X-Ray Copy Service Partner — Refers individuals to X-Ray Copy Service for conversion of digital X-rays to film for SV submission.
  • vetsXL.com Partner — Requires veterinarians to be registered with vetsXL.com to submit digital X-rays to the SV.