F I D O Inc

Organization Overview

F I D O Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, F I D O Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. F I D O Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, F I D O Inc generated $424.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $431.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF F. I. D. O., INC. IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUTSIDE DOGS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FENCE PROGRAM: F.I.D.O. ASSISTS DOG OWNERS BY CONSTRUCTING OR REPAIRING FENCED ENCLOSURES TO FREE DOGS FROM CHAINS AND TO PROVIDE LARGE SECURE AREAS FOR DOGS TO EXERCISE FREELY. FENCED AREAS ARE BUILT TO ENCLOSE EXTERIOR DOORS OF THE HOME AND TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS FOR OWNERS TO BRING THEIR DOGS INSIDE THEIR HOMES. FIDO IS THE ONLY ANIMAL WELFARE GROUP IN INDIANAPOLIS TO PROVIDE LARGE, SECURE, FENCED ENCLOSURES TO LOW-INCOME DOG OWNERS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A HUMANE ALTERNATIVE TO DOG TETHERING. FIDO'S FENCE PROGRAM ALSO PROMOTES PUBLIC SAFETY BY KEEPING DOGS SECURELY CONTAINED IN THEIR OWN YARD. FIDO COMPLETED 166 FENCE PROJECTS FOR 332 DOGS IN 2021, OVER TWICE THE NUMBER COMPLETED IN 2020.


SPAY NEUTER TRANSPORT CARE: FIDO IS ONE OF A FEW LOCAL ANIMAL GROUPS WORKING TO REMOVE ALL BARRIERS TO SPAY/NEUTER BY SCHEDULING, TRANSPORTING, AND FUNDING SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES ALONG WITH VACCINATIONS. MANY OF THE ANIMALS SERVED BY FIDO HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A VETERINARIAN AND HAVE REPRODUCED MULTIPLE PREVIOUS LITTERS, SOME ENDING UP IN OUR CITY SHELTER OR ON THE STREETS. FIDO REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH SPAY/NEUTER TO RECEIVE ALL SERVICES. IN 2021, FIDO ENSURED THAT 1,257 AT-RISK DOGS AND CATS WERE ALTERED, NEARLY TWICE THE NUMBER OF SURGERIES COMPLETED IN 2020.


OUTREACH PROGRAM; F.I.D.O. REACHES OUT TO STRUGGLING INDIANAPOLIS NEIGHBORHOODS WITH LARGE NUMBERS OF OUTSIDE DOGS. F.I.D.O. DRIVES DOWN STREETS AND ALLEYS TO FIND DOGS LIVING OUTSIDE AND OFFERS INFORMATION ON LOCAL DOG ORDANANCES AND PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEIR OWNERS COMPLY. F.I.D.O. ALSO RESPONDS TO CALLS FROM CITIZENS FOR HELP WITH THEIR DOGS. F.I.D.O. PROVIDES FOLLOW UP HOME VISITS TO ENSURE PROGRESS WITH DOG CARE IS MAINTAINED. F.I.D.O. PARTERNS ON OUTREACH WITH INDIANAPOLIS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES OFFICERS, THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR ANIMAL ORDINANCES.


PET FOOD PANTRY: F.I.D.O. PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 15,000 POUNDS OF DOG AND CAT FOOD TO APPROXIMATELY 500 LOW-INCOME INDIANAPOLIS DOG/CAT OWNERS AND COMMUNITY CAT CARETAKERS EACH MONTH. F.I.D.O. ALSO ASSISTS LOW-INCOME DOG/CAT OWNERS AND COMMUNITY CAT CARETAKERS, BIWEEKLY, WITH ITHER BASIC PET SUPPLIES, INCLUDING FLEA TREATMENT, INSIDE DOG TRAINING CRATES, STRAW BEDDING, DOG HOUSES, COLLARS, AND LEASHES.IN 2021, FIDO DISTRIBUTED 166,000 POUNDS OF DOG AND CAT FOOD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Darcie Kurtz
Executive Director
$48,800
Craig Cordi
President
$0
Jen Dube
Vice President
$0
Jennifer Wagner
Treasurer
$0
Rebecca Seifert
Board Member
$0
Tony Furdock
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$320,074
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$320,074
Total Program Service Revenue$41,395
Investment income $3,884
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $9,625
Net Income from Fundraising Events $26,539
Net Income from Gaming Activities $22,805
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $378
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $424,700

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that F I D O Inc has recieved totaling $50.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gannett Foundations Inc

Mclean, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$50
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