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Dogs for the Deaf Inc

Dogs for better lives (dbl) is the oldest hearing dog training center in the u.s. And among one of the first assistance dog organizations in the world to …

Animal Welfare Central Point, OR EIN 930681311 · IRS Reg 93-0681311 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Dogs for the Deaf Inc

Dogs for Better Lives is a nonprofit that professionally trains and places Service Dogs. Offering Hearing Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs, Facility Dogs.

Founded
Headquarters
Central Point, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D63Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

Dogs for better lives (dbl) is the oldest hearing dog training center in the u.s. And among one of the first assistance dog organizations in the world to be fully accredited by assistance dogs international. Dbl trainers must complete an in-depth apprenticeship program to become certified. Dbl is unique in that certified trainers bring the dogs to the clients' homes for placement, allowing for a customized and one-to-one support. Additionally, the organization has one of the most thorough follow-up programs in the assistance dog sector. In november 2017, the national nonprofit changed its name from dogs for the deaf to dogs for better lives to better encompass the range of assistance dogs it now trains and places, which includes hearing dogs, autism assistance dogs, facility dogs, and career change dogs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D63Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dogs for the Deaf Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Central Point, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 930681311. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 87 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dogs for the Deaf Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 89/100.

Dogs for the Deaf Inc is located in Central Point, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dogs for the Deaf Inc has $5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dogs for the Deaf Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 87 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dogs for the Deaf 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.

Dogs for the Deaf Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Dogs for Better Lives is a nonprofit that professionally trains and places Service Dogs. Offering Hearing Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs, Facility Dogs. Dogs for the Deaf Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Dogs for the Deaf Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Dogs for the Deaf Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 930681311, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% 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, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BR
Bryan Williams
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

BL
Blake T••••••
TREASURER
BR
Bryan W•••••••
PRESIDENT/CEO
CA
Carriejo H••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Chelly Q••••
BOARD MEMBER
CI
Cindy C•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Danielle R•••
CHAIR
DA
David H••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Doug H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
EM
Emily N•••••
BOARD MEMBER
GA
Garrett W•••
SECRETARY
HA
Harvey P••••
VP OF DEVELOPMENT
JO
Josh B•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kellie G••••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Lisa D• V•••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Lisa R•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michelle F••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Patty J•••••
BOARD MEMBER
RI
Rich P••••••
BOARD MEMBER
ST
Stacie B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ST
Stacy T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ST
Stephanie D•••••
BOARD MEMBER
TI
Tim C•••••
BOARD MEMBER
TO
Tom D••••
VICE CHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dogs for the Deaf Inc This page 89 $5.5 million -
Colorado Horse Rescue 89 $3.6 million -
Friends of at Pima Animal Care Center 89 $3.9 million -
Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 89 $1.9 million -
Alley Cat Rescue Inc 89 $3.3 million -
Pope Memorial Spca of Concord Merrimack County 89 $1.2 million -
Operation Catnip of Gainesville Inc 89 $1.1 million 5%
Lifesavers Inc 89 $2.4 million 4%
New Hampshire Spca 89 $5.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 87 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dogs for the Deaf Inc

What is Dogs for the Deaf Inc?
Dogs for the Deaf Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Central Point, United States. Dogs for Better Lives is a nonprofit that professionally trains and places Service Dogs. Offering Hearing Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs, Facility Dogs.
When was Dogs for the Deaf Inc founded?
Dogs for the Deaf Inc was founded in 1977.
Who leads Dogs for the Deaf Inc?
Bryan Williams serves as President/CEO.
Where is Dogs for the Deaf Inc located?
Headquartered in Central Point, United States.
What is Dogs for the Deaf Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dogs for the Deaf Inc trustworthy?
Dogs for the Deaf Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Dogs for the Deaf Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 930681311. Registration: 93-0681311 (United States).
What is Dogs for the Deaf Inc's website?
http://www.dogsforbetterlives.org/