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First Responder Therapy Dogs

We lead the way in addressing the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy dogs.

Advocacy & Civil Rights San Rafael, CA EIN: 881386472 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About First Responder Therapy Dogs

We lead the way in addressing the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy dogs. We provide this free service to as many first responders in as many locations across the country as possible.

Founded
Headquarters
San Rafael, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
W99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

We lead the way in addressing the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy 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 advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 80%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% 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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, First Responder Therapy Dogs has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 86 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 registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

First Responder Therapy Dogs is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in San Rafael, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 881386472. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $239K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

First Responder Therapy Dogs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 881386472. 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.

First Responder Therapy Dogs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

First Responder Therapy Dogs is located in San Rafael, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, First Responder Therapy Dogs has $239K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

First Responder Therapy Dogs is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $239K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for First Responder Therapy Dogs. 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, First Responder Therapy Dogs 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 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.

We lead the way in addressing the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy dogs. We provide this free service to as many first responders in as many locations across the country as possible. First Responder Therapy Dogs is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $239K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to First Responder Therapy Dogs are generally tax-deductible in the United States. First Responder Therapy Dogs is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 881386472, 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
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

EM
Emily J•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Therapy dog provides comfort, relief for first responders - KFYR-TV
Mar 2026
www.kfyrtv.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
First responders endure high levels of stress. These dogs can lighten the load - CNN
Oct 2025
www.cnn.com
'Man's best friend for a reason': This therapy is helping first responders deal with chronic stress - CNN
Oct 2025
www.cnn.com
On Spectrum News 1, anchor Kelvin Washington interviewed Detective Nicholas Gallardo, Jennifer Stott, and their therapy
Sep 2025
www.facebook.com
Why ‘therapy dog’ is the wrong term for critical incident response K9s - EMS1
Sep 2025
www.ems1.com
El Dorado Hills Therapy Dog Mayzie Nominated For National Honor - Folsom Times
Aug 2025
folsomtimes.com
Everyday Heroes: Therapy dogs bring joy to firefighters battling OR & WA fires - KATU
Jul 2025
katu.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
'He's our therapy': Wash. sheriff's office dog gets nominated for national first responder award - Police1
Nov 2024
www.police1.com
Firefighters at the Presidio of Monterey find support in therapy dog visit - army.mil
Sep 2024
www.army.mil
Marin therapy dog group for first responders expands nationwide - CBS News
Jul 2024
www.cbsnews.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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.

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 - 10 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
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 10 officers on file
  • 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 · 2022
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about First Responder Therapy Dogs

What is First Responder Therapy Dogs?
First Responder Therapy Dogs is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Rafael, United States. We lead the way in addressing the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy dogs. We provide this free service to as many first responders in as many locations across the country as possible.
When was First Responder Therapy Dogs founded?
First Responder Therapy Dogs was founded in 2022.
Who leads First Responder Therapy Dogs?
Emily Janowsky serves as President.
Where is First Responder Therapy Dogs located?
Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, United States.
What is First Responder Therapy Dogs's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is First Responder Therapy Dogs trustworthy?
First Responder Therapy Dogs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 First Responder Therapy Dogs's registration number?
IRS EIN: 881386472.
What is First Responder Therapy Dogs's website?
http://firstrespondertherapydogs.org