NonprofitsDeafinitely Dogs Inc

Human Services

Deafinitely Dogs Inc

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Total revenue

$312K

Total expenses

$283K

Net assets

$4K

Grants received

$174K

17 grants

EIN

471590153

Tax year

2024

Mission

Deafinitely dogs is a nonprofit organization that enriches the lives of individuals with visible and invisible disabilities by increasing their independence through the placement of highly trained service dogs. Each dog is trained to meet the specific needs of the individual, promoting autonomy and improving quality of life through the power of the human- canine bond. We place service dogs for individuals that are deaf or hard of hearing, and ptsd/psychiatric conditions with veterans being our primary placements but also serving civilians. Deafinitely dogs also places professionally trained facility dogs with mental health providers and organizations to support animal-assisted therapy and interventions. These dogs bring nonjudgmental companionship and comfort to therapeutic environments, enhancing client engagement and emotional well-being.

Programs

3 programs

Facility dog program - deafinitely dogs places highly trained facility dogs with mental health professionals and organizations to assist in therapeutic settings. These dogs support clients by providing emotional grounding, reducing anxiety, and enhancing engagement during therapy sessions. Each facility dog is matched based on the specific needs of the professional and the population they serve, including youth, veterans, and individuals with trauma-related disorders. The program strengthens therapeutic outcomes through the integration of skilled canine partners into mental health practices.

Expenses: $67K

Super puppy raiser program - the super puppy raiser program recruits and trains volunteer puppy raisers, including individuals and participants from partnered college programs, to prepare future service dogs for their roles. Puppy raisers provide early socialization, basic obedience, and exposure to various environments, laying the foundation for advanced service dog training. The program also fosters community engagement and education around service dog work, while giving students and volunteers hands-on experience in animal behavior, training, and disability support services.

Expenses: $73K

Includes expenses related to the daily operations and administrative functions required to support the organization's programs and mission.

Expenses: $9K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$311K
Program service revenue
Investment income$2K
Other revenue
Total revenue$312K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$182K
Fundraising
Other expenses$101K
Total expenses$283K
Total assets$79K
Net assets$4K

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SHERRY STEINE ROSS

DIRECTOR

Board

$78K

40 hrs/wk

LORETTE VANOURNY

SECRETARY

Board

$78K

40 hrs/wk

JAN CLIELAND

BOARD MEMBER

Board

4 hrs/wk

DIANA RHINE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

4 hrs/wk

JANET TEAHEN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

4 hrs/wk

SUE TYRELL

TREASURER

Board

4 hrs/wk

ERIN SOTECO

PRESIDENT

Board

4 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 17 of 17

FromAmountPurposeYear
$8K
GENERAL SUPPORT, PAWS FOR A DECADE - ANNUAL TITLE SUPPORT , CONTINUING THE GROWTH - PTSD SERVICE DOG PROGRAM
2024
$33K
GENERAL SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT: DOG LOVER SUPPORT, SERVICE-DOG-IN-TRAINING TRANSPORTATION, MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE - COPE FACILITY DOGS, PTSD PROGRAM - INCREASING CAPACITY AND SUPPORT
2023
$20K
FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY RECIPIENT
2023
$300
GOLF HOLE SPONSOR
2023
$250
HUMAN SERVICES - MULTIPURPOSE AND OTHER
2023
$26
MATCHING GIFT
2023
$31K
GENERAL SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT: FUNDRAISER FOR JUNE 3RD, 2022 FEATURING ROB LITTLE, PATIO PUPS SPONSORSHIP, MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE - COPE FACILITY DOGS
2022
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY RECIPIENT
2022
$40
MATCHING GIFT
2022
$52
MATCHING GIFTS
2021
$38
MATCHING GIFTS
2020
$25K
ENVIRONMENTAL/ANIMALS
2017

Funded by

$174K from 9 funders · 17 grants · 2017–2024

Greater Cedar Rapids Community

$71K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$58K · 3 grants · 2017–2023

Watts Family Foundation

$25K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

$9K · 1 grant · 2023

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

$6K · 1 grant · 2022

The Accel Foundation

$300 · 1 grant · 2023

Edward Jones Foundation

$250 · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN471590153
NTEE codeP80
Subsection03
Ruling date2014-09
Formed2014
Employees3
Volunteers4
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