MISSION STATEMENT

The American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club's Charitable Trust was established in 2002 by the Board of Directors to provide financial and other support for charitable, educational and research efforts for dogs and, in particular, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The Charitable Trust was formed for the protection of the health of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and to insure the continuing health and welfare of the Breed. 

The ACKCSC Charitable Trust is a vehicle to receive tax-deductible donations and has been granted the status of a 501 (c)(3) organization by the United States Internal Revenue Service. The Charitable Trust, the Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Committee will solicit and accept funds to support veterinary research into those diseases and health problems that are known to occur in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Some funds raised by The Charitable Trust will be used for our breed specific survey and follow up research and some will be deposited in our Donor Advised Fund with the AKC Canine Health Foundation for professional supervision of designated research projects when approved by the ACKCSC Charitable Trust Board of Trustees. The AKC CHF is also a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to the health of purebred dogs. The AKC CHF will provide matching funds for the research at the time such approved research grants are funded.