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 12/2021, Operation Freedom Paws employed 39 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 12/2021, Operation Freedom Paws generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.5% 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

2021

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 2021 SUPPORTED 473 CLIENTS, 45 OF WHICH WERE PARTICIPANTS, AND CONTINUED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TRAINING GROUP OF 48. 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
$88,300
Nicole Martinez
Treasurer
$750
Diane Jimenez
Secretary
$0
Renee Hammer
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$247,562
Related organizations$0
Government grants $164,875
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$499,130
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $130,290
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$911,567
Total Program Service Revenue$391,683
Investment income $9,623
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $13,554
Net Income from Fundraising Events $32,449
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,358,876

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Operation Freedom Paws has recieved totaling $228,789.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$76,051
Foothills Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT OFP'S MISSION TO EMPOWER VETERANS AND OTHERS WITH DISABILITIES BY TEACHING THEM TO TRAIN THEIR OWN RESCUED SHELTER DOGS AND CERTIFYING THEM AS SERVICE DOG TEAMS.

$45,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$27,259
Thornton S Glide Jr And Katrina D Glide Foundation

Davis, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FOOD AND VETERINARY CARE FOR RESCUED ANIMALS.

$11,000
Sovereign Order Of St John Of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller Prio

San Jose, CA

PURPOSE: CHARITY FOR THE SICK AND NEEDY

$10,000
Anne Embree Charitable Foundation

Naples, FL

PURPOSE: DONATION

$7,500
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