Fidos For Freedom Inc is located in Laurel, MD. The organization was established in 1989. 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 09/2022, Fidos For Freedom Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fidos For Freedom 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 09/2022, Fidos For Freedom Inc generated $391.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $318.6k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROVIDE QUALITY TRAINED ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR MOBILITY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS, HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS AND VETERANS WITH COMBAT RELATED PTSD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FIDOS' COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC EDUCATION ON DISABILITY ISSUES AND THEIR MITIGATION TAKES MANY DIFFERENT FORMS; WE HAVE EDUCATED THOUSANDS ABOUT SERVICE DOGS BOTH DIRECTLY AND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. WE NOW HAVE TWO UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS (U OF MD AND WASHINGTON COLLEGE) THAT RAISE PUPPIES AND PROMOTE AWARENESS, AND HAVE ALSO PARTNERED WITH GRIFFIN LLC, A HAZARD MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM FOCUSED ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, PLANNING, OPERATIONS AND SOCIAL VULNERABILITY TO HAZARDS. WE ALSO BEGAN AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE GETTING REAL-TIME EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR, AS WELL AS OUR JUNIORS PROGRAM WHICH HELPS HIGH SCHOOLERS EARN THEIR MD STATE REQUIRED SERVICE HOURS, LEARNING ABOUT AND WORKING WITH SERVICE DOGS.
FIDOS OFFERS OVER 100 CLASSES FOR SERVICE DOG CLIENTS AND TEAMS IN TRAINING AND GRADUATED TEAMS PER YEAR. AS OF THE END OF FY2022, THERE ARE 23 DOGS IN OUR TRAINING PROGRAM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 8 MATCHED TEAMS, 6 OF WHICH ARE SCHEDULED TO GRADUATE IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. WE GRADUATED 5 CERTIFIED WORKING DOG/HANDLER TEAMS IN FY2019, 4 TEAMS IN FY2020, 6 TEAMS IN FY2021 AND 2 TEAMS IN FY2022 (DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS).
FIDOS PROVIDES QUALITY TRAINED THERAPY DOG TEAMS FOR LIBRARIES/EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, RETIREMENT/HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND CONTRACTED STRESS-RELIEF EVENTS FOR POPULATIONS UNDER EXTREME TYPES OF STRESSORS (EX. 911 DISPATCHERS); THERE ARE CURRENTLY MORE THAN 100 THERAPY TEAMS ACTIVE IN OUR PROGRAM. DURING 2021 (WHEN WE HAD JUST REINSTATED OUR TESTING PROGRAM AFTER COVID RESTRICTIONS, WE ADDED 10 NEW TEAMS, AND IN 2022 WE ADDED 15 NEW TEAMS. FIDOS THERAPY TEAMS VISITED 119 FACILITIES AND EVENTS, BOTH REPEATED AND ONE-TIME VISITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diane Bernier Executive Director | Trustee | 20 | $54,965 |
Martin Lobb President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Rau Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bette Anne Sanders Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gayle Bragg Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandy Ball Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $7,921 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $319,153 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,600 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $327,074 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,880 |
Investment income | $3,478 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $14,162 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $41,528 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $953 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $391,866 |
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. | $48,817 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,136 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $38,122 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,799 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,020 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,175 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,661 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $9,007 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,657 |
Insurance | $4,492 |
All other expenses | $37,300 |
Total functional expenses | $318,552 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $309,565 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $165,451 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $75 |
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 | $25,922 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $809,165 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,111 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,313,289 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,132 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $21,390 |
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 | $500,000 |
Other liabilities | $4,804 |
Total liabilities | $573,326 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $701,751 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $38,212 |
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 | $1,313,289 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Fidos For Freedom Inc has recieved totaling $67,156.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $50,676 |
Give Back Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,118 |
Phillips Charitable Foundation Inc Annapolis, MD PURPOSE: FIDOS FOR FREEDOM - RENOVATIONS | $5,000 |
William E Cross Foundation Inc Frederick, MD PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,362 |
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