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RON AND VICKI SANTO DIABETIC ALERT

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 461726511 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE G128 · Voluntary Health Associations · Micro (<$100K) · ronsantofoundation.com
revenue
$90K
expenses
$122K
net assets
$507K
employees
0
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TRAINING AID DOGS FOR DIABETICS

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization training diabetic alert dogs to assist individuals with diabetes by detecting blood sugar fluctuations. The organization raises and trains Labrador retrievers to provide medical support through scent detection, focusing on improving safety and independence for people living with diabetes. Based in Arizona, it shares progress updates on dogs in training.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Diabetic Alert Dog Training
Trains Labrador retrievers to detect and alert to blood sugar highs and lows in individuals with diabetes using scent detection
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Veteran Service Dog Training & Placement 8 activities
    • Diabetic Alert Dog Handler Education
      Provides education and preparation resources to support the long-term success of families and handlers of diabetic alert dogs.
    • Diabetic Alert Dog Handler Education
      Provides education and preparation resources to support long-term success for families and handlers of diabetic alert dogs.
    • Diabetic Alert Dog Handler Support and Education
      Provides education and preparation resources to support the long-term success of families and handlers of diabetic alert dogs.
    • Diabetic Alert Dog Training and Placement
      Trains and places diabetic alert service dogs, primarily Labrador retrievers, to assist individuals with diabetes management by alerting to high and low glucose events. This includes specialized training for public access, such as air travel, navigating busy environments, and maintaining appropriate behavior in restaurants and around children.
    • Diabetic Alert Dog Training and Placement
      Trains and places diabetic alert service dogs, primarily male and female Labradors, to assist individuals with diabetes management by alerting to high and low glucose events. This includes specific training for public access, such as air travel, navigating traffic, maintaining behavior in restaurants, and interacting appropriately with children and distractions.
    • Diabetic Alert Dog Training and Placement
      Trains and places diabetic alert service dogs, primarily male and female Labradors, to assist individuals with diabetes management by alerting to high and low glucose events. This includes specific training for public access, such as air travel, navigating traffic, maintaining behavior in restaurants, and interacting appropriately with children and distractions.
    • Public Access Training for Service Dogs
      Trains service dogs to maintain a down stay position amidst various public distractions, including pedestrian traffic, shopping carts, canes, and wheelchairs.
    • Public Access Training for Service Dogs
      Trains service dogs to maintain a down stay position amidst various public distractions, including pedestrian traffic, shopping carts, canes, and wheelchairs.
  • Animal Care & Safety Education 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Service Dog Rights
      Raises awareness about the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities who rely on service dogs, with a specific focus on accessibility in public spaces like restaurants.
    • Advocacy for Service Dog Rights
      Raises awareness about the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities who rely on service dogs, specifically focusing on accessibility in public spaces like restaurants.
  • Diabetes Self-Management Education 2 activities
    • Diabetes Management Education for Children
      Offers an interactive app featuring Rufus the Bear to help children practice diabetes management skills, including carb counting, blood sugar monitoring, and insulin dosing using virtual tools.
    • Diabetic Management Education for Children
      Offers an interactive app featuring Rufus the Bear to help children practice diabetes management skills, including carb counting, blood sugar monitoring, and insulin dosing using virtual tools.
  • Dog Behavioral Training & Socialization 2 activities
    • Puppy Socialization and Early Development
      Provides early socialization and confidence-building activities for puppies from birth to prepare them for potential service dog roles, fostering trust in people and their environment.
    • Service Dog Puppy Socialization and Early Development
      Provides early socialization and confidence-building activities for puppies from birth to prepare them for potential service dog roles, fostering trust in people and their environment.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$44K49%
Program service revenue$10K11%
Investment income$35K39%
Other revenue$843
expenses
Total expenses$122K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$507K
Cash$499K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$507K
Liquid reserves49.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -43.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • LINDA SANTO BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MOLLIE MINARD — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER JACKSON — BOARD MEMEBE
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Bark To Basics Partner — Training partner organization responsible for preparing diabetic alert dogs for the foundation
  • Bark to Basics Canine Obedience Center Partner — Partners with the organization to provide service dog training to clients whose applications have been approved by the Santo Foundation.
  • JDRF Partner — Collaborates with JDRF to promote Rufus the Bear, a diabetes education tool available through the JDRF store.
  • WGN Radio Partner — Media partner featuring stories of families assisted by the foundation's diabetic alert dogs.
  • Walmart Partner — Conducts training sessions in Walmart to prepare service dogs for public environments.