NonprofitsCourthouse Dogs Foundation

Crime & Legal-Related

Courthouse Dogs Foundation

SEATTLE, WA

Total revenue

$172K

Total expenses

$118K

Net assets

$100K

Grants received

$113K

20 grants

EIN

460577127

Tax year

2024

Mission

The mission of Courthouse Dogs Foundation is to promote justice with compassion partnering with professionally trained facility dogs to provide support to everyone in the justice system. Most of these dogs are utilized to support children who have been victims of abuse, helping them feel safe enough to talk with a detective, a forensic interviewer and participate in legal proceedings, including testifying in court. A courthouse facility dog is a professionally trained dog that is placed with a legal professional for the purpose of providing support to individuals in the criminal justice system.

Programs

3 programs

Education & Outreach: As an independent nonprofit organization, Courthouse Dogs Foundation promotes justice with compassion by advocating for the use of professionally trained facility dogs handled by criminal justice professionals to provide emotional comfort to everyone in the legal system. We accomplish this mission by: a) Educating members of the public and legal professionals about the benefits of having a courthouse facility dog assist them in their work. Guiding governmental agencies (prosecutor offices and law enforcement agencies) and nonprofit organizations (child advocacy centers and victim advocacy groups) in program development using a best practices model.

Expenses: $46K

Research: This program is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating scientific research on the use of courthouse dogs within the judicial system. Ultimately, our goal is to provide a solid foundation of research that demonstrates the positive impact of courthouse facility dogs, helping to advocate for their expanded use in courts nationwide. By fostering a culture of inquiry and evidence-based practice, we strive to enhance the effectiveness of the judicial process and ensure that vulnerable individuals receive the support they need during challenging legal experiences.

Expenses: $2K

ADI Partnership & Support: this program supports nonprofit service dog organizations that train and place courthouse dogs as accredited members of Assistance Dogs International (ADI). Through our program, we aim to enhance the capabilities of these organizations by offering resources,experience, connection and training, that facilitate the effective training of courthouse facility dogs. We are committed to ensuring that these service dogs meet the rigorous standards set by ADI, which guarantees their proficiency and effectiveness in various courtroom scenarios.

Expenses: $500

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$142K
Program service revenue$30K
Investment income$20
Other revenue$79
Total revenue$172K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$49K
Fundraising
Other expenses$69K
Total expenses$118K
Total assets$101K
Net assets$100K

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Felicia Ako

CEO

Board

$38K

50 hrs/wk

Carrie-Leigh Cloutier

President

Board

2 hrs/wk

Andy Devivo

Treasurer

Board

1 hrs/wk

Alison Avery

Secretary

Board

1 hrs/wk

Tamara Martin

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Claire Ratliff

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Sunnie Richardson

Interim CEO

Board

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 20 of 20

FromAmountPurposeYear
$9K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$3K
FACILITY DOGS PROVIDING SPECIAL COMFORT TO CHILD VICTIMS OF CRIME
2024
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$16K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$10K
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
2023
$3K
FACILITY DOGS PROVIDING SPECIAL COMFORT TO CHILD VICTIMS OF CRIME
2023
$6K
FACILITY DOGS PROVIDING SPECIAL COMFORT TO CHILD VICTIMS OF CRIME
2022
$12K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$12K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$9K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$2K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$50
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2020
$100
EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM - GENERAL OPERATIONS
2018

Funded by

$113K from 10 funders · 20 grants · 2018–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$40K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$20K · 2 grants · 2020–2023

Network For Good

$19K · 2 grants · 2021–2024

Ritchie-Kirk Foundation Inc

$12K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

S B Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc

$8K · 5 grants · 2020–2023

David Bohnett Foundation

$3K · 1 grant · 2024

Glassybaby White Light Fund

$2K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN460577127
NTEE codeI50
Subsection03
Ruling date2013-10
Formed2012
Employees1
Volunteers11
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