Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc
Second chance k9 is a rescue organization that pairs high drive rescues (mals) with special operations veterans who suffer from ptsd or tbi. Its a very focused program …
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To adopt, rescue and care for high drive rescues to be ada recognized service dogs for veterans suffering with ptsd and tbI training medical care for dogs (surrendered, rescued dogs) often need medical attention care and up-keep for the dog kennels/crates (inside and outside)
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Mission
Second chance k9 is a rescue organization that pairs high drive rescues (mals) with special operations veterans who suffer from ptsd or tbi. Its a very focused program that places dogs who thrive on having a job, with veterans who desperately need a purpose.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
- 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
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
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- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySecond Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Clarksville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 841957326. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $192K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841957326. 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.
Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc is located in Clarksville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc has $192K in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Second Chance K9 Service Dogs 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 small organization. It has $192K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Second Chance K9 Service Dogs 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, Second Chance K9 Service Dogs 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 69% 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.
To adopt, rescue and care for high drive rescues to be ada recognized service dogs for veterans suffering with ptsd and tbI training medical care for dogs (surrendered, rescued dogs) often need medical attention care and up-keep for the dog kennels/crates (inside and outside) Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $192K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841957326, 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
4 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.
SECOND CHANCE K9 SERVICE DOGS INC 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 (1)
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1 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 6 officers on file
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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 · 2019
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc
- What is Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc?
- Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Clarksville, United States. To adopt, rescue and care for high drive rescues to be ada recognized service dogs for veterans suffering with ptsd and tbI training medical care for dogs (surrendered, rescued dogs) often need medical attention care and up-keep for the dog kennels/crates (inside and outside)
- When was Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc founded?
- Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc?
- Travis Hall serves as Owner.
- Where is Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc located?
- Headquartered in Clarksville, TN, United States.
- What is Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc trustworthy?
- Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841957326.
- What is Second Chance K9 Service Dogs Inc's website?
- http://www.secondchancek9.com