GREATER SIERRA VISTA KENNEL CLUB

SIERRA VISTA, AZ · EIN 942915111 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.gsvkc.org

revenue

$3K

expenses

$7K

net assets

$43K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club promotes responsible dog ownership and supports canine activities in Cochise County, Arizona. The club hosts dog shows, obedience trials, and training events while advancing the sport of purebred dogs. It offers scholarships for animal health care education and supports community programs like pet disaster relief and spay/neuter initiatives.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

AKC Dog Shows and Obedience Trials

Hosts annual conformation, obedience, and rally events in partnership with Tucson Kennel Club, including the Coyote Classic Dog Shows

AKC Pet Disaster Relief

Sponsors a local AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer stocked with supplies to support animal care during emergencies

Conformation and Obedience Training

Offers informal Saturday morning training sessions for conformation handling and obedience skills at Palominas Elementary School

GSVKC Scholarship Program

Provides a $1000 annual scholarship to Cochise County high school seniors pursuing degrees in animal health care, with follow-on funding available

Responsible Dog Ownership Program

Promotes the AKC Canine Good Citizen program and educates the public on responsible pet ownership through outreach and materials

Spay and Neuter Support

Provides information and referrals for low-cost spay and neuter services in the Greater Sierra Vista area

activities · 7 groups

what they do

Canine Competition & Performance Events 12 activities
- Host AKC-sanctioned Match Events
  
  Hosts AKC-sanctioned match events for dogs and their handlers to practice conformation, obedience, and rally, often in conjunction with community events like Sierra Vista's Celebrating Animals festival.
- Host AKC-sanctioned Match Events
  
  Hosts AKC-sanctioned match events for dogs and their handlers to practice conformation, obedience, and rally, often in conjunction with community events like Sierra Vista's "Celebrating Animals Festival."
- Host AKC-sanctioned Match Events
  
  Hosts AKC-sanctioned match events annually, often in partnership with Sierra Vista's "Celebrating Animals" event, allowing puppies and inexperienced dogs to practice conformation, obedience, and rally.
- Hosting AKC-sanctioned Matches and Canine Good Citizen Tests
  
  Hosts AKC-sanctioned matches and Canine Good Citizen tests, often in conjunction with community events like Sierra Vista's Celebrating Animals festival, allowing dogs and handlers to practice conformation, obedience, and rally.
- Organize AKC-sanctioned Dog Shows and Trials
  
  Organizes and hosts annual AKC-sanctioned dog shows, including conformation, obedience, rally trials, agility, and trick dog evaluations, such as the Coyote Classic Dog Shows and events in partnership with the Tucson Kennel Club.
- Organize AKC-sanctioned Dog Shows and Trials
  
  Organizes and hosts annual AKC-sanctioned dog shows, including conformation, obedience, rally trials, agility, and trick dog evaluations. These events include the Coyote Classic Dog Shows and joint events with the Tucson Kennel Club at the Pima County Fairgrounds.
- Organize AKC-sanctioned Dog Shows and Trials
  
  Organizes and hosts annual AKC-sanctioned dog shows, including conformation, obedience, rally trials, agility, and trick dog evaluations, such as the Coyote Classic Dog Shows and events in partnership with the Tucson Kennel Club.
- Organizing AKC-sanctioned Dog Shows and Trials
  
  Organizes and hosts annual AKC-sanctioned dog shows, including conformation, obedience, rally trials, agility, and trick dog evaluations, such as the Coyote Classic Dog Shows and events in partnership with the Tucson Kennel Club.
- Provide Dog Training Classes and Practice Sessions
  
  Offers obedience-focused training classes several times per year and routinely holds informal conformation practice sessions on Saturday mornings for dogs and their handlers to prepare for AKC events.
- Provide Dog Training Classes and Practice Sessions
  
  Offers obedience-focused training classes several times per year and routinely holds informal conformation practice sessions on Saturday mornings for dogs and their handlers to prepare for AKC events.
- Provide Dog Training Classes and Practice Sessions
  
  Offers obedience-focused training classes several times per year and routinely holds informal conformation practice sessions on Saturday mornings for dogs and their handlers to prepare for AKC performance events.
- Providing Dog Training Classes and Practice Sessions
  
  Offers obedience-focused training classes several times per year and routinely holds informal conformation practice sessions on Saturday mornings for dogs and their handlers to prepare for AKC performance events.
Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 4 activities
- Administer College Scholarship Program
  
  Offers an annual $1000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors in Cochise County pursuing a degree in animal health care, with follow-on scholarships of up to $1000 per year for continued study.
- Award Scholarships for Animal Healthcare Education
  
  Offers an annual $1000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors in Cochise County pursuing a degree in animal health care, with follow-on scholarships of up to $1000 per year for prior recipients.
- Offer Animal Health Care Scholarships
  
  Offers an annual $1000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors in Cochise County pursuing a degree in animal health care, with follow-on scholarships of up to $1000 per year for prior recipients.
- Offering Animal Health Care Scholarships
  
  Sponsors an annual scholarship program, providing up to $1000 per year to graduating high school seniors and prior recipients from Cochise County who are pursuing degrees in animal health care.
Animal Protection Policy Advocacy 4 activities
- Advocate for Canine Policy at AKC
  
  Sends a delegate to AKC quarterly meetings to influence policy as a member of the AKC since 2014.
- Advocate for Dog-Related Policy
  
  Sends a delegate to AKC quarterly meetings to influence policy as a member of the AKC since 2014.
- Advocating within the AKC
  
  As a member of the AKC since 2014, the organization sends a delegate to quarterly AKC meetings to influence policy.
- Participate in AKC Policy-Making
  
  As an AKC member since 2014, the organization sends a delegate to AKC quarterly meetings to influence policy related to dog breeds and events.
Animal Care & Safety Education 4 activities
- Promote Responsible Pet Ownership and Education
  
  Provides informative presentations at general meetings, offers public education pamphlets at events, and interacts with students at local schools to encourage responsible pet ownership.
- Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Education
  
  Provides public education through informative presentations at monthly meetings, school visits, and by distributing pamphlets and answering questions at events to encourage responsible pet ownership.
- Provide Public Education on Responsible Pet Ownership
  
  Provides informative presentations at general meetings and distributes public education pamphlets at events to encourage responsible pet ownership.
- Provide Public Education on Responsible Pet Ownership
  
  Provides informative presentations at general meetings to encourage responsible pet ownership, offers public education pamphlets at events, and interacts with students at local schools to promote animal welfare.
Trained Rescue Dog Performances & Demonstrations 2 activities
- Administer Canine Good Citizen Tests
  
  Conducts Canine Good Citizen tests for dogs in Sierra Vista, often in conjunction with community celebrations.
- Offer Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing
  
  Provides Canine Good Citizen tests, often in conjunction with community celebrations.
Specialized Animal Rescue Networks 1 activity
- Facilitate Breeder Referral and Pure-Bred Rescue
  
  Engages members in breeder referral services and pure-bred rescue efforts.
Uncategorized 5 activities
- Engage in Breeder Referral and Pure-bred Rescue
  
  Members are involved in breeder referral services and pure-bred rescue efforts.
- Support Spay/Neuter Programs
  
  Supports a program dedicated to spaying and neutering dogs within the Greater Sierra Vista area.
- Support Spay/Neuter Programs
  
  Supports a program dedicated to spaying and neutering dogs in the Greater Sierra Vista area.
- Support Spay/Neuter Programs
  
  Supports a program dedicated to spaying and neutering dogs within the Greater Sierra Vista area.
- Supporting Spay/Neuter and Rescue Services
  
  Supports a program for spaying and neutering dogs in the Greater Sierra Vista area and involves members in breeder referral and pure-bred rescue services.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

revenue

Total revenue$3K

Contributions & grants——

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expenses

Total expenses$7K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$3K

balance sheet

Total assets$43K

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Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$43K

3 years on record · 2020–2022

relationships · 21

who they work with

AKC Network — Participates in the AKC Community Canines program
AKC Partner — Provides links to AKC activities and information such as conformation dog shows, obedience, rally, agility, Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog Title, Scent Work, Title Recognition Program, Public Education, Canine Partners, Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL), and Responsible Dog Ownership.
AKC Pet Disaster Relief Partner — Sponsors a disaster relief trailer stocked with pet supplies.
American Kennel Club Partner — Organizes AKC sanctioned matches and provides information on AKC B/OB/RALLY matches.
American Kennel Club Partner — Promotes and provides information on various virtual programs offered by the AKC, including Rally, Home Manners, Scent Work, Obedience, Agility, and Trick Dog competitions.
American Kennel Club (AKC) Network — Became a member of the AKC in 2014 and sends a delegate to quarterly meetings to have a voice and vote in shaping AKC policy.
Border Animal Rescue Partner — Provides information for low-cost spay and neuter clinics and assistance.
Chaparral KC Partner — Collaborates to offer obedience and rally trials.
Christy Partner — Individual contact (sherchuck10@yahoo.com) for training session inquiries.
Cochise County Humane Society Partner — Provides information for low-cost spay and neuter clinics and assistance.
Coronado KC of New Mexico Partner — Collaborates to offer obedience and rally events at dog shows.
Durango KC Partner — Collaborates to offer obedience and rally events at dog shows.
Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendents Partner — Listed as a dog show partner.
Rio Grande KC Partner — Collaborates to offer obedience and rally events at dog shows.
Sandia Dog Obedience Club Partner — Collaborates to offer obedience and rally trials.
Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Assn Partner — Collaborates to offer obedience and rally events at dog shows.
Sierra Vista's Celebrating Animals Partner — Co-hosts the AKC-sanctioned match event in conjunction with the organization's community event.
Tucson Kennel Club Partner — Holds 2 days of conformation, obedience, and rally events with the Tucson Kennel Club in the fall.
Tucson Kennel Club Partner — Partners to hold the Coyote Classic Dog Shows.
cgc@gsvkc.org Partner — Contact email for training session inquiries.
scholarship@gsvkc.org Partner — Email contact point for scholarship inquiries and administration.