Freedom Service Dogs Inc is located in Englewood, CO. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Freedom Service Dogs Inc employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Service Dogs 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 12/2023, Freedom Service Dogs Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS TRANSFORMS LIVES BY PARTNERING PEOPLE WITH CUSTOM- TRAINED ASSISTANCE DOGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DOG OPERATIONS:IN 2023, FSD PLACED 32 SERVICE DOGS, 2 PROFESSIONAL THERAPY DOGS, AND 5 SKILLED COMPANION DOGS WHERE THEY CAN HAVE THE MOST IMPACT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. 113 PURPOSE-BRED PUPPIES WERE BORN AT FSD AND ENTERED THE SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAM. CAREFULLY MANAGING THE GENETICS, TEMPERAMENT, HEALTH CARE, TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION OF THE SERVICE DOG CANDIDATES HAS ENABLED FSD TO GRADUATE MORE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE DOGS IN A TIMELIER MANNER. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
EDUCATION & CLIENT RELATIONS: FSD PROVIDED LIFETIME SUPPORT, INCLUDING FOLLOW-UP TRAINING AND RECERTIFICATION, TO 134 EXISTING TEAMS IN 2023 TO ENSURE THAT GRADUATES AND THEIR ASSISTANCE DOGS CONTINUE TO HAVE A POSITIVE PARTNERSHIP BY TEACHING DOGS NEW TASKS, BRUSHING UP ON SKILLS, AND ADDRESSING ANY CHANGING NEEDS OF THE HANDLER. FURTHERMORE, FSD HAS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WORKING WITH SCHOOLS, CORPORATIONS, VOLUNTEERS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE ABOUT ASSISTANCE DOGS AND THE MISSION AND IMPACT OF FSD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chris Nelson President & | Officer | 40 | $187,970 |
Karen Aalund Dir Of Phila | 40 | $105,195 | |
Laura Warner Director Of | 40 | $102,576 | |
Keith Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Search Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lani Kessler Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $807,218 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $125,830 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,192,903 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,910 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,125,951 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $49,740 |
Investment income | $133,745 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $88,374 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $19,969 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,417,779 |
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. | $201,184 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,237 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,420,870 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $313,380 |
Payroll taxes | $277,909 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $99,824 |
Office expenses | $135,070 |
Information technology | $244,319 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $193,393 |
Travel | $158,156 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $348,309 |
Insurance | $121,743 |
All other expenses | $448,306 |
Total functional expenses | $6,961,356 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,925,087 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $263,776 |
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 | $33,224 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,823,729 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,412,523 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $196,723 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,655,062 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $326,013 |
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 | $110,758 |
Total liabilities | $436,771 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,608,794 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $609,497 |
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 | $12,655,062 |