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Bergin University of Canine Studies

Research and education in human and canine studies to provide knowledge of the role of the dog in human society through academic course work for scholarly or career …

Bergin College of Canine Studies

Advocacy & Civil Rights Canyonville, OR EIN: 680259118 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Bergin University of Canine Studies

Bergin College Earn a degree from the only accredited college dedicated to assistance dogs and canine studies. We are Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and place service dogs with Veterans and people with physical

Founded
Headquarters
Canyonville, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Research and education in human and canine studies to provide knowledge of the role of the dog in human society through academic course work for scholarly or career purposes through human-canine studies.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Bergin University of Canine Studies with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bergin University of Canine Studies is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Canyonville, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 680259118. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bergin University of Canine Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680259118. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bergin University of Canine Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Bergin University of Canine Studies is located in Canyonville, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bergin University of Canine Studies has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bergin University of Canine Studies is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bergin University of Canine Studies. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bergin University of Canine Studies holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Bergin College Earn a degree from the only accredited college dedicated to assistance dogs and canine studies. We are Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and place service dogs with Veterans and people with physical Bergin University of Canine Studies is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Bergin University of Canine Studies are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bergin University of Canine Studies is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680259118, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
48

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Bonita B•••••
President

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bergin University of Canine Studies

What is Bergin University of Canine Studies?
Bergin University of Canine Studies is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Canyonville, United States. Bergin College Earn a degree from the only accredited college dedicated to assistance dogs and canine studies. We are Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and place service dogs with Veterans and people with physical
When was Bergin University of Canine Studies founded?
Bergin University of Canine Studies was founded in 1991.
Who leads Bergin University of Canine Studies?
Bonita Bergin serves as President.
Where is Bergin University of Canine Studies located?
Headquartered in Canyonville, OR, United States.
What is Bergin University of Canine Studies's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bergin University of Canine Studies trustworthy?
Bergin University of Canine Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bergin University of Canine Studies's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680259118.
What is Bergin University of Canine Studies's website?
http://www.berginu.edu