Project K9 Hero
In 2024, project k-9 hero took on 52 new retired working dog heroes to give them a lifetime of medical care after their service to our country. The …
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We are so grateful for the service of our nation’s retired Police K-9 and Military Working Dog Heroes that we want to honor them in retirement, and ensure the best quality of life for them, by providing assistance with medical costs, prescription food, and end-of-duty services.
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Mission
In 2024, project k-9 hero took on 52 new retired working dog heroes to give them a lifetime of medical care after their service to our country. The 52 new heroes were in addition to the existing 265 program members we committed to since 2016. Thus, ending the 2024 year with 145 living members for program services that varies from the paying of veterinary bills, prescription food, end-of-duty services, rehabilitation, rehoming, or adoption. Eight of the new 52 heroes did not have a home to go to retirement, and may have been facing euthanasia if it wasn't for our 177 acre facility in tennessee where they have come to get their second chance in life and find new families.
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Project K9 Hero has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyProject K9 Hero is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Whitwell, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811770909. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Project K9 Hero's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 811770909. 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.
Project K9 Hero has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% 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.
Project K9 Hero is located in Whitwell, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Project K9 Hero has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Project K9 Hero 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 $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Project K9 Hero. 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, Project K9 Hero 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 89% 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.
We are so grateful for the service of our nation’s retired Police K-9 and Military Working Dog Heroes that we want to honor them in retirement, and ensure the best quality of life for them, by providing assistance with medical costs, prescription food, and end-of-duty services. Project K9 Hero is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Project K9 Hero are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Project K9 Hero is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811770909, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
PROJECT K9 HERO 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
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Officers & trustees (7)
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7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 27 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 · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Project K9 Hero
- What is Project K9 Hero?
- Project K9 Hero is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Whitwell, United States. We are so grateful for the service of our nation’s retired Police K-9 and Military Working Dog Heroes that we want to honor them in retirement, and ensure the best quality of life for them, by providing assistance with medical costs, prescription food, and end-of-duty services.
- When was Project K9 Hero founded?
- Project K9 Hero was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Project K9 Hero?
- Jason K Johnson serves as President & Director.
- Where is Project K9 Hero located?
- Headquartered in Whitwell, TN, United States.
- What is Project K9 Hero's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Project K9 Hero trustworthy?
- Project K9 Hero has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Project K9 Hero's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811770909. Registration: 81-1770909 (United States).
- What is Project K9 Hero's website?
- http://www.projectk9hero.org/