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United States Veterans Service Dogs

USVSD PROVIDES TRAINED SERVICE DOGS FOR DISABLED VETERANS SUFFERING FROM PTSD AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.

Animal Welfare Marrero, LA EIN: 830792845 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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54
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About United States Veterans Service Dogs

We are dedicated to helping veterans reclaim their independence and achieve a new sense of normalcy through expertly trained service dogs.

Founded
Headquarters
Marrero, LA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2025

Mission

Usvsd provides trained service dogs for disabled veterans suffering from ptsd and physical disabilities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 21.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 2 red flags
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2020, which is 6 years ago.
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.2% of total expenses ($85,000 of $401,465).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2020 · IRS 990 (FY2020)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show United States Veterans Service Dogs with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for United States Veterans Service Dogs draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 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

United States Veterans Service Dogs is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Marrero, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 830792845. 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 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $389K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns.

United States Veterans Service Dogs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 830792845. 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.

United States Veterans Service Dogs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

United States Veterans Service Dogs is located in Marrero, LA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, United States Veterans Service Dogs has $389K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% 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.

United States Veterans Service Dogs 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 $389K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns for United States Veterans Service Dogs. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, United States Veterans Service 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 72% 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.

We are dedicated to helping veterans reclaim their independence and achieve a new sense of normalcy through expertly trained service dogs. United States Veterans Service Dogs is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $389K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to United States Veterans Service Dogs are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United States Veterans Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 830792845, 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
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2020) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2020 filing

CO
Cody B••••••••
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Local Veterans First: Facility dogs bring expertise, joy to VA Hospital patients - fox8live.com
Oct 2023
www.fox8live.com
Four Winds and U.S. Veterans Service Dogs Partner - indiangaming.com
May 2022
www.indiangaming.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990
Service dogs helping patients at Touro before helping veterans at home - WWLTV.com
Aug 2019
www.wwltv.com

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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 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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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 2020 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2020 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about United States Veterans Service Dogs

What is United States Veterans Service Dogs?
United States Veterans Service Dogs is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Marrero, United States. We are dedicated to helping veterans reclaim their independence and achieve a new sense of normalcy through expertly trained service dogs.
When was United States Veterans Service Dogs founded?
United States Veterans Service Dogs was founded in 2018.
Who leads United States Veterans Service Dogs?
Cody Bellanger serves as OPERATIONS DIRECTOR.
Where is United States Veterans Service Dogs located?
Headquartered in Marrero, LA, United States.
What is United States Veterans Service Dogs's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is United States Veterans Service Dogs trustworthy?
United States Veterans Service Dogs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 out of 100 (Partial 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 United States Veterans Service Dogs's registration number?
IRS EIN: 830792845.
What is United States Veterans Service Dogs's website?
https://www.usveteransservicedogs.org