Deafinitely Dogs Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
see Schedule O
- Income
- $336,254
- Spending
- $319,449
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 4
- Highest pay
- $90,110, director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 89% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
- $134,420 spent. Service Dog Program Deafinitely Dogs excels in matching highly trained service dogs with clients, achieving impressive outcomes including a 100 team retension rate with 67 of our dogs successfully placed in working positions this as is well above the national average and placement costs significantly lower than national standard - we continiue to lead in service dog training and placement. Our primary placements include PTSD Service Dogs, with focus on Combat Veterans, as well as Pyschiatric Service Dogs and Hearing Dogs. At the heart of our program is the human-canine bond we allow each dog to meet and choose their person, ensuring the most effective partnership. 2025 successes included the placement of 10 Service Dogs and 27 Public Recertifications.
- $76,375 spent. FACILITY DOG PROGRAM Deafinitely Dogs has seen a growing demand for Facility Dogs in the mental health field. In response, we have focused our program on placing Facility Dogs with mental health counselors and therapists who incorporate animal-assisted therapy and services into their practices. With Iowa being ranked as the lowest for mental health, Deafinitely Dogs is helping therapist offer innovative and impactful ways to engage and support their clients, including Veterans. 2025 Professional Facility Dogs were places and six teams successfully recertified.
- $85,540 spent. Super Puppy Raiser Program - Deafinitely Dogs Puppy Raiser program includes individual families and college campus programs. Puppy raisers work closely with Deafinitely Dogs trainers, attending classes and preparing the dogs for entry into our Service or Facility Dog Programs for advanced training and eventual placement. We do not us kennels or facilitied to house our dogs instead puppy raisers play an essentail role in our organization, fostering the growth and success of our dogs.
- Program Service Expenses 9,166, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 See Schedule O Other Expenses
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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