Freedom Service Dogs Inc
- Assets
- $14.7m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Englewood, CO
- Founding
- 05/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-1068936
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Freedom Service Dogs Inc employed 57 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 12/2021, Freedom Service Dogs Inc generated $5.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.5% 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
FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS TRANSFORMS LIVES BY PARTNERING PEOPLE WITH CUSTOM-TRAINED ASSISTANCE DOGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, FSD GRADUATED 25 CLIENT-DOG TEAMS FROM THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: OPERATION FREEDOM (9 TEAMS) : FSD MATCHES VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY WITHHIGHLY SPECIALIZED SERVICE DOGS THAT HELP THEM FIND A NEW LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE ANDCONFIDENCE. TRADITIONAL PLACEMENT (4 TEAMS): FSD MATCHES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES,INCLUDING SPINAL-CORD INJURIES, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, CEREBRALPALSY, AND OTHERS, WITH DOGS THAT ARE CUSTOM TRAINED TO MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. DISCOS DOGS (8 TEAMS): THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICE DOGS AND SKILLED-COMPANION DOGS FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 5 AND UP WITH AUTISM-RELATED DIFFERENCES OR DEVELOPMENTALDISABILITIES. THERAPY DOGS (4 TEAMS): THIS PROGRAM MATCHES MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS PROFESSIONALS WITH PROFESSIONAL THERAPY DOGS THAT WORK ALONGSIDE THEM IN GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WITH THEIR CLIENTS. IN 2021, FSD WELCOMED 43 PURPOSE-BRED PUPPIES BORN AT FSD INTO THE TRAINING PROGRAM. CAREFULLY MANAGING THE GENETICS, TEMPERAMENT, HEALTH CARE, AND EARLY TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION OF THE SERVICE DOG CANDIDATES WILL ENABLE FSD TO GRADUATE MORE SUCCESSFUL SERVICE DOGS IN A TIMELIER MANNER. ADDITIONALLY, FSD PROVIDED LIFETIME SUPPORT, INCLUDING FOLLOW-UP TRAINING AND RECERTIFICATION, TO MORE THAN 200 EXISTING CLIENT-DOG TEAMS IN 2021. A RECENT SURVEY OF 2019 FSD GRADUATES WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SERVICE DOGS FOR ONE FULL YEAR SHOWS THAT 83% OF RESPONDENTS EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE IN THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING. DURING 2021, FSD VOLUNTEERS LOGGED 447,798 HOURS FROM 155 VOLUNTEERS WHO FOSTERED PUPPIES AND ASSISTED WITH DOG CARE, DOG TRAINING, DOG SOCIALIZATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATION, EVENT SUPPORT, AND OUTREACH.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: FSD PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WORKING WITH YOUTHS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR NEURODIVERSITY IN SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SETTINGS, AND EDUCATING CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS ON THE FSD MISSION AND IMPACT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michele Ostrander President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $175,021 |
Keith Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lani Kessler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Keith Trammell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Search Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Meyers Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $866,272 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,161,071 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $68,242 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,027,343 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $73,391 |
| Investment income | $124,847 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $672,680 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,898,261 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $175,021 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,004 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,958,734 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $260,269 |
| Payroll taxes | $165,805 |
| Fees for services: Management | $30,430 |
| 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 | $1,067,767 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,598 |
| Office expenses | $75,447 |
| Information technology | $149,732 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $142,723 |
| Travel | $105,594 |
| 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 | $261,834 |
| Insurance | $31,491 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,674,133 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,013,072 |
| 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 | $28,982 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,218,455 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,451,140 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $14,711,649 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $195,972 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $16,500 |
| 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 | $212,472 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,398,505 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,672 |
| 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 | $14,711,649 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Freedom Service Dogs Inc has recieved totaling $5,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pfs Shared Blessings Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: FOR ASSISTANCETO INDIGENTFAMILIES | $5,000 |
Mankwitz Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,036,410 |
| Earnings | $305,635 |
| Net Contributions | $75,000 |
| Ending Balance | $2,417,045 |
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