The SCA Education and Research Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization - devoted to improving the health of the Samoyed breed.
Our mission
- The mission of the Foundation is to provide financial aid and other support for medical research to benefit the health and quality of life of the Samoyed breed; and to develop and communicate educational health information to Samoyed owners, Samoyed breeders, veterinarians and the research community.
- The Foundation funds research focusing on the disorders that have been historically occurring in the Samoyed breed.
- The Foundation funds research investigations in Samoyed disorders that will promote:
- The prevention of spreading disorders through the Samoyed gene pool by developing genetic testing for culprit gene/genes.
- The curing of a disease through identification of the culprit gene/genes and the development of medications and treatments for the disorder.
- The control of a disease progress through improved medications, treatments and therapies by conventional medicines and holistic venues.
- The Foundation will not fund research investigations that involve Samoyed or dog research colonies, cloning, projects involving disease induction or injury models in Samoyeds/dogs and euthanasia of healthy canines. The Foundation will promote the health of the Samoyed breed among owners by providing educational endeavors, which support a breeder's knowledge on health issues. All decisions regarding breeding, testing, and registries are the legitimate right of a Samoyed owner and are not the function of the Foundation.
Our people
Below are the SCARF 2024 Officers and Board of Directors:
FAQ
The Foundation is a registered 501c3 not-for-profit organization.
Our federal tax Identification number is 39-1909463.
No.
The Foundation is a totally separate organization that was conceived by, initiated and promoted by the Samoyed Club of America. It has its own Board of Directors.
Its main purpose is to promote Education and Research in the Samoyed Breed.
The Foundation gets its money from the contributions of individual donors and the generous donations of the SCA on behalf of all of its members.
The Foundation has a governing body of seven Directors. In addition, there are advisors and committees who advise the Board and help promote the work of the Foundation.
No Director/Officer may be paid for serving on the Board.
Money may only be appropriated for Education, Research and the normal business expenses incurred by running an organization.
We would appreciate any comments you would have and would be happy to answer any questions that you have regarding the Foundation. Please contact president@samoyedhealthfoundation.org.