Domesti-Pups
The organization provides volunteer training for therapy dogs. Activities include training classes, expo, and related activities.
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service dogs, assistance dogs, mobility support dogs, seizure response dogs, epilepsy, pet therapy, rescue dogs
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Mission
The organization provides volunteer training for therapy dogs. Activities include training classes, expo, and related activities.
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GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Domesti-Pups has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDomesti-Pups is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Lincoln, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 470836148. 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 $292K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Domesti-Pups 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 91% 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.
Domesti-Pups is located in Lincoln, NE, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Domesti-Pups has $292K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Domesti-Pups 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 small organization. It has $292K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Domesti-Pups. 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, Domesti-Pups 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
service dogs, assistance dogs, mobility support dogs, seizure response dogs, epilepsy, pet therapy, rescue dogs Domesti-Pups is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $292K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Domesti-Pups are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Domesti-Pups is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470836148, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
DOMESTI-PUPS 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 39 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Domesti-Pups
- What is Domesti-Pups?
- Domesti-Pups is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lincoln, United States. service dogs, assistance dogs, mobility support dogs, seizure response dogs, epilepsy, pet therapy, rescue dogs
- When was Domesti-Pups founded?
- Domesti-Pups was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Domesti-Pups?
- Merri Hackbarth serves as President.
- Where is Domesti-Pups located?
- Headquartered in Lincoln, NE, United States.
- What is Domesti-Pups's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Domesti-Pups trustworthy?
- Domesti-Pups 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 Domesti-Pups's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 470836148.
- What is Domesti-Pups's website?
- http://www.domesti-pups.org