Program areas at Freedom Service Dogs
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.
Who funds Freedom Service Dogs
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Freedom Service Dogs
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Chris Nelson | President and Chief Executive Officer | $187,970 | 2024-08-07 |
| Michelle Ostrander | Chief Executive Officer | $82,202 | 2022-12-31 |
| Stephanie Guild | Director of Operations | | 2024-04-27 |
| Laura Rogers | Director of Finance and Administration | | 2024-04-27 |
| Erin Conley | Director of Communications | | 2024-04-27 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Freedom Service Dogs
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $5,125,951 | $4,499,199 | 13.9% |
| Program services | $49,740 | $90,450 | -45% |
| Investment income and dividends | $133,745 | $82,150 | 62.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $88,374 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $733,476 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $19,969 | $22,549 | -11.4% |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $5,417,779 | $5,427,824 | -0.2% |
Organizations like Freedom Service Dogs
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Guide Dogs of America | 501(c)(3) | Sylmar, CA | $9,765,885 |
| The Viscardi Center | 501(c)(3) | Albertson, NY | $4,754,842 |
| National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) | 501(c)(3) | Princeton, MA | $5,683,595 |
| Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) | 501(c)(3) | Concord, NH | $22,349,610 |
| Choice in Aging (RSNC) | 501(c)(3) | Pleasant Hill, CA | $15,950,029 |
| Amazing Place | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $5,706,615 |
| Suzys Senior Companionship Services | 501(c)(3) | Layton, UT | $2,698,087 |
| Smoky Mountain Service Dogs | 501(c)(3) | Loudon, TN | $1,370,194 |
| Disability Network West Michigan | 501(c)(3) | Muskegon, MI | $1,427,214 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | 501(c)(3) | Rochester Hills, MI | $26,998,428 |
Data update history
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Military and veteran charitiesHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disordersMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 7193 S Dillon CT
- Englewood, CO 80112
- Metro area
- Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- County
- Arapahoe County, CO
- Website URL
- freedomservicedogs.org/ways-to-give/Â
- Phone
- (303) 922-6231
- Facebook page
- FreedomServiceDogsÂ
- Twitter profile
- @freedomsvcdogsÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 84-1068936
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1987
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
- NAICS code, primary
- 624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0242301
- FTB Entity ID
- 3889118
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-03-05
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