Retrieving Independence Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2014. 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 Independence Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Retrieving Independence 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, Retrieving Independence Inc generated $504.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $373.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.2% 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
TO BREED, TRAIN AND PLACE HIGHLY SKILLED DOGS WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIVING WITH A DISABILITY, ENHANCING THEIR LIVES AND BRINGING INCREASED INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, RETRIEVING INDEPENDENCE TRAINED AND PLACED 39 DOGS THAT WERE HOUSED, FED, AND TRAINED TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
INMATE AND PARTNER RECIPIENT TRAINING - RETRIEVING INDEPENDENCE PARTNERS WITH INMATES AT TN PRISONS TO TRAIN AND SOCIALIZE DOGS FOR PLACEMENT. INMATES RECEIVE 30 HOURS INTENSIVE TRAINING BEFORE WORKING WITH PUPPIES. A TEAM OF TWO INMATES RECEIVES A PUPPY THAT WILL LIVE, WORK AND TRAIN WITH THEM FOR THE NEXT 14 TO 20 MONTHS UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF RI TRAINERS AND STAFF. IN 2021, 66 INMATES WERE DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH THIS PROGRAM.
TRAINING CAMPS - TEN DAY TRAINING CAMP CENTERS AROUND NEW OWNERS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE SERVICE DOGS. NEW DOG OWNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES LEARN SKILLS SO ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE COMFORTABLE RETURNING TO THEIR HOMES WITH THEIR SERVICE DOGS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CLIENT AND DOG ARE CERTIFIED FOR PUBLIC ACCESS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jessica Petty Ceo/president | Officer | 40 | $62,563 |
Anna K Hollingswirth Vice Chair | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Vicki Diestelkamp Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Andy Charron Chairman | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Katie H Regan Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Chris Dooney Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $118,708 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $272,003 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $390,711 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $113,103 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $504,814 |
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. | $62,563 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $94,080 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,447 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,575 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,144 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,203 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,722 |
Office expenses | $12,760 |
Information technology | $4,110 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,883 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $455 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,879 |
Insurance | $5,491 |
All other expenses | $30,902 |
Total functional expenses | $373,872 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,264 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $226,891 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,680 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $353,835 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,468 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,468 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $352,367 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $353,835 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Retrieving Independence Inc has recieved totaling $55,643.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE BIG PAYBACK 2021 GIVING DAY PAYMENT. | $22,143 |
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: ENABLING AND SUPPORTING THE TRAINING AND PLACEMENT OF LIFE CHANGING ANIMALS THROUGH THE RETRIEVING INDEPENDENCE TRAINING ACADEMY (RITA) IN 2022. | $12,500 |
The Phyllis Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $11,000 |
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: IN HONOR OF BRENDA DEW FOR UNRESTRICTED USE | $10,000 |
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