About Us: Facts at a Glance
Scotties Rock Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charitable organization (FEIN 81-3571708)
incorporated in 2016 in the state of Tennessee, United States.
Physical mailing address: 209 S. Jefferson St., Suite 1094, Winchester, Tennessee, United States 37398-1739
Email address: ourscottiesrock@gmail.com
Facebook address- Scotties Rock: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1761151654105156/?ref=bookmarks
Facebook address- Scotties Rock Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScottiesRockFoundation/
PayPal payment address: ourscottiesrock@gmail.com
Description of the Organization: Scotties Rock Foundation (SRF) was established in 2016 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity that raises funds to assist Scottish Terrier owners and rescue groups worldwide who have limited financial resources with unexpected or overwhelming veterinary care expenses. Recipients of assistance from the Foundation’s Pay It Forward fund (PIF) are encouraged, when they are able, to contribute resources to the Foundation to, in turn, help others. Scotties Rock Foundation receives no official funding nor does it receive money from any charitable public grants. It is solely dependent upon the generosity of the public. The Foundation raises funds through online Facebook auctions, sales of Scotties Rock! themed merchandise and t-shirts, and donations received through groups such as Amazon Smile, Network for Good and Easy Fundraising (UK). Individual donors are the Foundation’s lifeline.
The all-volunteer Board of Directors of SRF administers the Pay It Forward Fund. Individuals seeking financial assistance must submit a formal application supported by documentation of medical need and costs directly from a veterinarian to a Foundation board member. Applicants are encouraged to exhaust all other financial resources (pet insurance, Care Credit, etc.) prior to making a request. Payment for medical assistance is made directly to a veterinarian, and a rescue/nonprofit discount is always requested, although not always honored. Assistance must be approved by a formal vote of the Board and is generally limited to a $1,000.00 maximum award per member in a 12-month period. Confidentiality of members who receive assistance is always respected. The Board considers member assistance awards to be a “hand up” to the individuals who receive them, who are then strongly encouraged to “pay it forward” by participating in SRF fundraisers and other activities.
Scotties Rock Foundation Board members also serve as administrators for our social networking Facebook group- Scotties Rock! Scotties Rock is a group where members (currently numbering over 5,000 worldwide) can share their love of Scottish Terriers, trade good news and announcements of accomplishments, and receive on-going support and helpful hints from fellow Scottie owners. Announcements are posted recognizing rainbow bridge passage for members' canine companions, resulting in many messages of condolence and support. And, a weekly Monday virtual candle ceremony provides support to those whose Scotties are struggling with illness.
Successes: Since its establishment in late 2016 with a starting budget of approximately $850.00 SRF has raised and distributed (through May 2020) over $105,000.00 in member assistance to 125 dogs loved by 85 different owners, and to two rescue organizations. The amount of assistance provided per dog averaged $841.08.
Current membership (through May 2020) in Scotties Rock Foundation Facebook group (the fundraising arm of Scotties Rock) is 3,359; current membership in Scotties Rock Facebook social group is 6,021.
Scotties Rock Foundation earned a Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2019 for openness in reporting attainment of its objectives and its financial status.
(Review our profile at: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/81-3571708 )
Board of Directors and Officers: The current members of the SRF Board of Directors represent three countries (United States, Scotland and Canada). All Board members and officers of SRF are volunteers; there are no paid staff in the organization.
The all-volunteer Board of Directors of SRF administers the Pay It Forward Fund. Individuals seeking financial assistance must submit a formal application supported by documentation of medical need and costs directly from a veterinarian to a Foundation board member. Applicants are encouraged to exhaust all other financial resources (pet insurance, Care Credit, etc.) prior to making a request. Payment for medical assistance is made directly to a veterinarian, and a rescue/nonprofit discount is always requested, although not always honored. Assistance must be approved by a formal vote of the Board and is generally limited to a $1,000.00 maximum award per member in a 12-month period. Confidentiality of members who receive assistance is always respected. The Board considers member assistance awards to be a “hand up” to the individuals who receive them, who are then strongly encouraged to “pay it forward” by participating in SRF fundraisers and other activities.
Scotties Rock Foundation Board members also serve as administrators for our social networking Facebook group- Scotties Rock! Scotties Rock is a group where members (currently numbering over 5,000 worldwide) can share their love of Scottish Terriers, trade good news and announcements of accomplishments, and receive on-going support and helpful hints from fellow Scottie owners. Announcements are posted recognizing rainbow bridge passage for members' canine companions, resulting in many messages of condolence and support. And, a weekly Monday virtual candle ceremony provides support to those whose Scotties are struggling with illness.
Successes: Since its establishment in late 2016 with a starting budget of approximately $850.00 SRF has raised and distributed (through May 2020) over $105,000.00 in member assistance to 125 dogs loved by 85 different owners, and to two rescue organizations. The amount of assistance provided per dog averaged $841.08.
Current membership (through May 2020) in Scotties Rock Foundation Facebook group (the fundraising arm of Scotties Rock) is 3,359; current membership in Scotties Rock Facebook social group is 6,021.
Scotties Rock Foundation earned a Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2019 for openness in reporting attainment of its objectives and its financial status.
(Review our profile at: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/81-3571708 )
Board of Directors and Officers: The current members of the SRF Board of Directors represent three countries (United States, Scotland and Canada). All Board members and officers of SRF are volunteers; there are no paid staff in the organization.
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1st Board Officers
President- Penny Standley (Tennessee, United States) 1st Vice President- Bev Calvert (Ontario, Canada) 2nd Vice President- Carmen Folk (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) Secretary- Donna O'Connor (Massachusetts, United States) Treasurer- Colleen Rafatti (Florida, United States) |
Board Members at Large
Cindee Bagwell (Michigan, United States) Jane Bruner (Florida, United States) Joanna Chen (California, United States) Carol Clark (Nairn, Scotland, UK) |
Scotties Rock Foundation is proud of its fiscal accountability and transparency.
Quarterly and annual financial reports are published to keep donors and the public
up-to-date on the activities of the organization. Please review the most recent
Annual Summaries for January - December 2019 and 2018, available by clicking the buttons below.
Quarterly and annual financial reports are published to keep donors and the public
up-to-date on the activities of the organization. Please review the most recent
Annual Summaries for January - December 2019 and 2018, available by clicking the buttons below.
Scotties Rock Foundation is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public Charitable organization established in 2016
to assist Members with unexpected veterinary expenses.
All requests for assistance must be submitted to a Board Member.
to assist Members with unexpected veterinary expenses.
All requests for assistance must be submitted to a Board Member.