Canine Assisted Therapy Inc
To enhance the lives of children and adults by acheiving specific physical, cognitive, social or emotional goals through the use of certified pet therapy teams.
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Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.) is a nonprofit organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. C.A.T. works with volunteers and their dogs to provide animal assisted therapy and companionship to people in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospice, and schools. From children's reading programs to working with veterans, C.A.T. has expanded its services to help people from all walks of life. Call today to learn more about the promise of pet therapy!
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Mission
To enhance the lives of children and adults by acheiving specific physical, cognitive, social or emotional goals through the use of certified pet therapy teams.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Canine Assisted Therapy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCanine Assisted Therapy Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Oakland Park, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270700622. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $559K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Canine Assisted Therapy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270700622. 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.
Canine Assisted Therapy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Canine Assisted Therapy Inc is located in Oakland Park, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Canine Assisted Therapy Inc has $559K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Canine Assisted Therapy Inc is classified as a Human Services 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 $559K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Canine Assisted Therapy Inc. 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, Canine Assisted Therapy Inc 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.) is a nonprofit organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. C.A.T. works with volunteers and their dogs to provide animal assisted therapy and companionship to people in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospice, and schools. From children's reading programs to working with veterans, C.A.T. has expanded its services to help people from all walks of life. Call today to learn more about the promise of pet therapy! Canine Assisted Therapy Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $559K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Canine Assisted Therapy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Canine Assisted Therapy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270700622, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CANINE ASSISTED THERAPY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Exploring Canine-Assisted Interactions for Children with ADHD - Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
Researchers to study the human-animal bond in trauma recovery, feline separation behavior, and remote canine-assisted therapy - DVM360
Blue Haven for Ukraine: conference on canine-assisted therapy and psycho-emotional support takes place in Truskavets - EU NEIGHBOURS east
Zora - Canine - University of Colorado Boulder
Meet Canine Assisted Therapy teams who help others deal with the ‘chaos of life’ - Sun Sentinel
Case report: A community case study of the human-animal bond in animal-assisted therapy: the experiences of psychiatric prisoners with therapy dogs - Frontiers
Canine-assisted therapy program 'Paws for Purple Hearts' offers healing support at San Francisco VA - VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs
Dog therapy is beneficial for children under 13 years of age treated at the Mental Health Day H - Hospital Clínic Barcelona
What Makes A Good Therapy Dog? USU Nursing Alum Explores Canine-Assisted Therapy for Service Members - Uniformed Services University
A study by Vall d’Hebron shows that canine-assisted therapy is effective in the treatment of fetal alcohol syndrome - Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 32 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Canine Assisted Therapy Inc
- What is Canine Assisted Therapy Inc?
- Canine Assisted Therapy Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland Park, United States. Canine Assisted Therapy (C.A.T.) is a nonprofit organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. C.A.T. works with volunteers and their dogs to provide animal assisted therapy and companionship to people in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospice, and schools. From children's reading programs to working with veterans, C.A.T. has expanded its services to help people from all walks of life. Call today to learn more about the promise of pet therapy!
- When was Canine Assisted Therapy Inc founded?
- Canine Assisted Therapy Inc was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Canine Assisted Therapy Inc?
- Nancy Brown serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Canine Assisted Therapy Inc located?
- Headquartered in Oakland Park, FL, United States.
- What is Canine Assisted Therapy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Canine Assisted Therapy Inc trustworthy?
- Canine Assisted Therapy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Canine Assisted Therapy Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270700622.
- What is Canine Assisted Therapy Inc's website?
- http://www.catdogs.org