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.
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.
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.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
7 listed
Felicia Ako
CEO
$38K
50 hrs/wk
Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
President
—
2 hrs/wk
Andy Devivo
Treasurer
—
1 hrs/wk
Alison Avery
Secretary
—
1 hrs/wk
Tamara Martin
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Claire Ratliff
Director
—
1 hrs/wk
Sunnie Richardson
Interim CEO
—
40 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$113K from 10 funders · 20 grants · 2018–2024
$40K · 3 grants · 2021–2023
$20K · 2 grants · 2020–2023
$19K · 2 grants · 2021–2024
$12K · 3 grants · 2022–2024
$10K · 1 grant · 2023
$8K · 5 grants · 2020–2023
$3K · 1 grant · 2024
$2K · 1 grant · 2020