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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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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
45/100 · 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
Animal Welfare · NTEE D99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 21.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 45
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 2 items
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).

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $389K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns.

United States Veterans Service Dogs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 45 ('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 92/100.

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. 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 a 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.

United States Veterans Service Dogs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 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 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 a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: United States Veterans Service Dogs's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
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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Leadership

CO
Cody Bellanger
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

CO
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2019
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Peer charities

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United States Veterans Service Dogs This page 45 $389,057 -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
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Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
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Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
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Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

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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.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, United States.
What is United States Veterans Service Dogs's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is United States Veterans Service Dogs trustworthy?
United States Veterans Service Dogs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 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