Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. is registered as a nonprofit corporation and qualifies as a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Financial documents are available upon request:
If you want to receive a copy of the current IRS 990 or our annual audit, please call us at (541) 826-9220 or e-mail Dogs for the Deaf at info@dogsforthedeaf.org
Confidentiality of donor and volunteer information:
Donor and volunteer information is kept strictly confidential in our donor base that has pass word authorization only. Dogs for the Deaf’s policy is to protect our donors and volunteers – one of the ways we accomplish this is that we do not release mailing addresses, telephone numbers, or any other information to anyone.
Annual Audit:
Dogs for the Deaf received an unqualified opinion on the annual financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. This is the highest level of opinion that can be issued by our auditors, Purkeypile & Johannsen, CPAs, LLP, www.purkeypilejohannsen.com/
“Dogs for the Deaf has earned its third consecutive 4-star rating with Charity Navigator, Charity Navigator Rating, for its ability to effectively allocate and grow its finances. Less than 12% of the charities Charity Navigator rated have received at least two consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Dogs for the Deaf outperforms most charities in America in its efforts to operate in the most fiscally responsible way possible. This “exceptional” rating from Charity Navigator differentiates Dogs for the Deaf from its peers and proves that it is worthy of the public’s trust.” Trent Stamp, Executive Director, Charity Navigator
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), Animal Charities of America (ACA) and United Way:
CFC is an annual fundraising drive held by federal employees and military personnel each year to help charities. Donations are made through payroll deduction. Dogs for the Deaf is listed in the “Animal Charities of America” section of The Combined Federal Campaign Pamphlet. Through the generous support made by CFC, ACA, and United Way members, Dogs for the Deaf is able to continue to rescue dogs from shelters and train them to help deaf or profoundly hard of hearing individuals.
In 2005, these donations totaled over $116,000.
In 2006, these donations totaled over $145,000.
“Best in America” Award
Dogs for the Deaf has been awarded the “Best in America” award. This award is given to fewer than 2,000 of the 1,000,000 charities nationwide by the Independent Charities of America, www.independentcharities.org Compliance Registration with state regulations:
Most states require national charities to register with their states. Some states have specific information that is required to allow donor’s to access information about the charities filing with their state.
Florida: Dogs for the Deaf’s registration with Florida is 10733.
New York: A copy of the latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from the Office of the Attorney General, Charity Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271
North Carolina: Financial information about Dogs for the Deaf and a copy of our license are available form the State Solicitation Licensing Section. Their telephone number is 1-888-4989. North Carolina states that the license is not an endorsement by their state.
Virginia: Dogs for the Deaf’s financial statement is available upon request from the State Office of Consumer Affairs. Professional fund raisers, co-ventures, fund raising counsel:
Dogs for the Deaf does not use any professional fund raisers, co-ventures, or fund raising counsel. All fund raising activities are done by staff or volunteers.
