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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
90/100 · 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
Size
large

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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.27%
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)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dogs for the Deaf Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1977, it predates 86% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
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

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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 $5M in annual revenue. 87 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dogs for the Deaf Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 930681311. 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.

Dogs for the Deaf Inc 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 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

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. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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 an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dogs for the Deaf 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
84% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
66

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

BR
Bryan W•••••••
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Fareham Meon Rotary supports Dogs for Deaf People with £500 cheque - Hampshire Chronicle
Feb 2026
www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Portland Sea Dogs remember Lewiston victims by celebrating Maine's Deaf community - Maine Public
Jun 2024
www.mainepublic.org
Sea Dogs show support for Deaf community, Lewiston shooting victims - The Portland Press Herald
Jun 2024
www.pressherald.com
Elite Hotels Announces Partnership With Hearing Dogs For Deaf People Charity - Luxurious Magazine
Feb 2024
www.luxuriousmagazine.com
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Eric Melvin’s Deaf Cattle Dogs Inspire Others - The Maverick Observer
Mar 2023
themaverickobserver.com
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Hearing dogs for deaf people celebrate 35 years: Meet the dogs that save lives every day - Daily Express
Mar 2017
www.express.co.uk
Deaf dogs need homes too - The Daily Telegraph
Jun 2016
www.dailytelegraph.com.au
The Princess Royal visits Hearing Dogs for Deaf People - The Royal Family
May 2016
www.royal.uk
Deborah Meaden lends her support to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People - Third Sector
Oct 2015
www.thirdsector.co.uk
Meet The Woman Who Saves Deaf Dogs: ‘They Hear With Their Hearts’ - Good News Network
Sep 2015
www.goodnewsnetwork.org

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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 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 - 87 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 87 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 · 1977
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, OR, United States.
What is Dogs for the Deaf Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dogs for the Deaf Inc trustworthy?
Dogs for the Deaf Inc 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 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/