First Responder Therapy Dogs
We lead the way in addressing the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy dogs.
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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.
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We lead the way in addressing the mental health needs of first responders by providing emotional support using therapy dogs.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirst 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $239K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
First Responder Therapy Dogs 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. The charity allocates 100% 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 91/100.
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 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% 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 a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). 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.
First Responder Therapy Dogs 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. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. 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.
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 a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: First Responder Therapy Dogs's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. 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.
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FIRST RESPONDER THERAPY DOGS 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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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, United States.
- What is First Responder Therapy Dogs's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is First Responder Therapy Dogs trustworthy?
- First Responder Therapy Dogs 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 First Responder Therapy Dogs's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 881386472.
- What is First Responder Therapy Dogs's website?
- http://firstrespondertherapydogs.org