Retrieving Freedom is located in Sedalia, MO. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (D61) the organization is classified as: Animal Training, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Retrieving Freedom employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Retrieving Freedom 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, Retrieving Freedom generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RETRIEVING FREEDOM EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND AUTISTIC CHILDREN THROUGH THE PLACEMENT OF SKILLED, TRAINED SERVICE AND THERAPY COMPANION DOGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RETRIEVING FREEDOM'S PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TRAINING DOGS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED VETERANS AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. WE BREED AND TRAIN CHOSEN DOGS THAT EXHIBIT SPECIFIC TRAITS NECESSARY TO PERFORM TASKS TO HELP THESE INDIVIDUALS. DURING THE 2021 YEAR, RETRIEVING FREEDOM WAS ABLE TO PLACE 7 DOGS WITH FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH AUTISM AND 11 DOGS WITH VETERANS SUFFERING WITH PTSD, PHYSICAL OR MOBILITY ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Regina Massey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Al Hogen Board Chairm | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynn Lowder Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bobby Hayden Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Russell Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $482,282 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,230,530 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,514 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,712,812 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,276 |
Investment income | $756 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,717 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $242,155 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,973,680 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $347,656 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,733 |
Payroll taxes | $109,205 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $22,111 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,292 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $244,077 |
Advertising and promotion | $36,789 |
Office expenses | $27,185 |
Information technology | $55,468 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $63,039 |
Travel | $27,591 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,665 |
Interest | $113,019 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $201,331 |
Insurance | $60,291 |
All other expenses | $74,619 |
Total functional expenses | $1,734,628 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $304,896 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $181,855 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $916,323 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,300 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,029,839 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,129 |
Total assets | $5,440,342 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,362 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $2,316,327 |
Other liabilities | $152,255 |
Total liabilities | $2,542,944 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,896,292 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,106 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,440,342 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Retrieving Freedom has recieved totaling $500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Jean Nichols Charitable Trust Sudbury, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $500 |
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Retrieving Freedom Sedalia, MO | $5,440,342 | $1,973,680 |
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