Fidos For Freedom Inc

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Diane Bernier
Executive Director
$54,965
Martin Lobb
President
$0
Kim Rau
Secretary
$0
Bette Anne Sanders
Treasurer
$0
Gayle Bragg
Director
$0
Sandy Ball
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Fidos For Freedom Inc has recieved totaling $67,156.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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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