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Duo Dogs Inc

EIN 43-1379801 · Saint Louis, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DUO DOGS, INC. IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT TRAINS AND CONNECTS DOGS WITH PEOPLE TO CULTIVATE MEANINGFUL CHANGES IN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
23.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
27
Volunteers
860
Highest pay
$160,536, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $984,828 spent. ASSISTANCE DOG PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE BRED, WHELPED, RAISED AND TRAINED TO ASSISTANCE DOG INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AT THE DUO DOGS FACILITY TO BECOME SERVICE DOGS. ONCE TRAINED, THE DOGS CAN ASSIST WITH MOBILITY AND HEARING RELATED TASKS SUCH AS RETRIEVING ITEMS, OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS, AND ALERTING TO SOUNDS. PTSD ASSISTANCE DOGS SERVE LOCAL VETERANS DIAGNOSED WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER REORIENTING A CLIENT TO TIME AND PLACE, REDUCING ANXIETY, INTERVENING DURING NIGHTMARES OR NIGHT TERRORS, AND PROVIDING A SOCIAL BRIDGE FOR POSITIVE INTERACTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. A FACILITY DOG IS TRAINED AND PLACED WITH A FACILITY THAT WORKS WITH AT RISK POPULATIONS. TYPICALLY, THE DOG IS USED AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL BY THE HANDLER, HELPING TO INITIATE A RESPONSE FROM THE RESIDENTS, PATIENTS OR CLIENTS OF THE FACILITY. THESE DOGS HAVE EXCEPTIONAL PATIENCE AND TEMPERAMENT FOR WORKING AROUND ALL TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS. COURTHOUSE FACILITY DOGS ARE PLACED WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE BEEN MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND/OR SEXUALLY ABUSED. THE DOGS ARE USED AS PART OF THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW PROCESS TO HELP GATHER INFORMATION FROM THE VICTIM. IF NECESSARY, THE DOG WILL ACCOMPANY THE VICTIM TO COURT IF TESTIMONY IS REQUIRED. DUO DOGS MONITORS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PERSON AND DOG THROUGHOUT THE WORKING RELATIONSHIP. ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL OR FACILITY.
  2. $377,803 spent. DUO TOUCH THERAPY PROGRAM: DUO PROVIDES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR PERSONAL DOGS TO VISIT PARTNER FACILITIES IN WHICH THE PATIENTS OR RESIDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM A VISIT WITH A WELL-TRAINED CANINE. PAWS FOR READING TEAMS VISIT CLASSROOM OR LIBRARY SETTINGS ACTING AS AN INCENTIVE FOR THE CHILDREN TO INCREASE TIME SPENT READING AND IMPROVE THEIR READING SKILLS. DUO RESPONSE DOGS PROVIDE COMFORT AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT IN THE AFTERMATH OF A CRISIS. 298 CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER TEAMS, THAT INCLUDE A HANDLER AND THEIR PERSONAL DOG, VISITED APPROXIMATELY 220,000 PEOPLE IN OVER 120 DIFFERENT FACILITIES. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL OR FACILITIES.
  3. $167,482 spent. OUTREACH PROGRAM: PART OF THE MISSION OF DUO IS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ASSISTANCE DOGS AND THE PROGRAMS OFFERED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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