Operation Freedom Paws

Organization Overview

Operation Freedom Paws is located in Gilroy, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Operation Freedom Paws employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Freedom Paws 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 12/2023, Operation Freedom Paws generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND OTHERS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE A QUALITY LIFE BY HELPING THE INDIVIDUALS LEARN THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO TRAIN THEIR DOGS AND THEN CERTIFY AS A SERVICE DOG TEAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SERVICE DOG PROGRAM - OPERATION FREEDOM PAWS (OFP) PROVIDES SERVICES AT NO COST TO DISABLED (VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, KIDS AND NONVETERANS). THE PROGRAM IS A MINIMUM OF 48 WEEKS. IT INCLUDES PROVIDING A SERVICE DOG, TRAINING, VETERINARY CARE, NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR THE CLIENT AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, COMMUNITY OUTINGS, GROUP AND PEER TO PEER COUNSELING. ALL TRAINING IS FOCUSED ON TRAINING THE CLIENT TO TRAIN THE SERVICE DOG FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS NEEDS. IN 2023 SUPPORTED 528 CLIENTS, 38 OF WHICH WERE PARTICIPANTS, AND CONTINUED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TRAINING GROUP OF 45. OFP ALSO PARTNERED WITH A COMMUNITY PROVIDER TO ADMINISTER THE STELLATE GANGLION BLOCK (SGB) TO CLIENTS WITH UNRESOLVED PTS SYMPTOMS.


KENNEL PROGRAM - OPERATION FREEDOM PAWS (OFP) OPERATES A 24/7 KENNEL. OUR DOGS COME FROM SHELTERS AND RESCUES THAT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR THE OFP SERVICE DOG PROGRAM, HOUSES THEM AT THE KENNEL AND FUNDS ALL THEIR MEDICAL CARE UNTIL MATCHED AND SENT HOME WITH THE CLIENT. TRAINERS AND KENNEL STAFF WORK ON BASIC TRAINING, THEN CLIENTS TAKE OVER FOR BEGINING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED TRAINING FOLLOWED BY SERVICE DOG TRAINING. IN ADDITION TO DOGS IN TRAINING, OFP OFFERS DAYCARE AND BOARDING AT A NO COST OR REDUCED COST TO FIRST RESPONDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT K9S AND OFP CLIENTS WHO NEED MEDICAL SERVICES WHERE IT IS UNSAFE TO TAKE THE DOGS WITH THEM. OFP ALSO OFFERS DAYCARE AND BOARDING SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC. THE KENNEL FACILITY IS ALSO USED FOR TRAINING AND A SAFE PLACE FOR CLIENTS TO COME WHEN IN CRISIS. IT ALSO OPERATES AS A 24-HOUR HOTLINE FOR ALL OFP CLIENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Cortani
President & Ed
$100,544
Nicole Martinez
Treasurer
$0
Diane Jimenez
Secretary
$0
Renee Hammer
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$250,209
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$531,623
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,145
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$781,832
Total Program Service Revenue$527,889
Investment income $11,702
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $35
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$38,826
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,282,632

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