Program areas at Retrieving Independence
In 2022, Retrieving Independence trained 29 and placed 9 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 2022, 62 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.
Who funds Retrieving Independence
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Retrieving Independence
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jessica Petty | Former Chief Executive Officer and President | $5,688 | 2022-12-31 |
| Lauren Dougall | Chief Executive Officer and President | $62,333 | 2022-12-31 |
| Lesley Adams | Vice President, Programs and Evaluation | $0 | 2022-10-13 |
| Carolina Smith | Director, Program | | 2022-10-13 |
| Shelly Steel | Director, Counseling and Research | $0 | 2022-10-13 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Retrieving Independence
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $213,063 | $390,711 | -45.5% |
| Program services | $62,699 | $113,103 | -44.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $1,000 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $275,762 | $504,814 | -45.4% |
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Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 14, 2023
Received grants
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsHuman services
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2400 Clifton Ave
- Nashville, TN 37209
- Metro area
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- County
- Davidson County, TN
- Website URL
- riservicedogs.org/Â
- Phone
- (615) 934-0444
IRS details
- EIN
- 46-0648411
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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
- 813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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