Freedom Canines International Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Freedom Canines International empowers people through the training and placement of assistance dogs at no cost to Texans with disabilities. The organization raises and trains dogs to perform tasks such as mobility support, medical alert, and hearing assistance. In addition, the program engages students and community members in hands on training experiences that support both the development of the dogs and the growth of participants. Through these efforts, the organization improves independence, confidence, and quality of life for the individuals and communities it serves.
- Income
- $174,809
- Spending
- $89,286
- Reserves
- 12.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $17,857 spent. Freedom Canines International places and supports facility dogs in schools and community settings to promote mental health and emotional well-being. These dogs provide therapeutic support to students, educators, and first responders. The organization also conducts community outreach, demonstrations, and educational events to increase awareness of service dogs and their role in improving quality of life.
- $35,715 spent. The organization operates a hands on student training program in partnership with local schools, engaging approximately 20 to 30 students each year. Students participate in structured dog training sessions, maintain training logs, and assist in preparing service dogs for placement. The program supports student development in responsibility, leadership, and social emotional learning while contributing to the dogs training.
- $35,715 spent. Freedom Canines International provides trained assistance dogs to Texans with disabilities at no cost. Dogs are trained for mobility support, medical alert, and hearing assistance. During the year, the organization maintained approximately 10 to 12 dogs in training and advanced multiple dogs toward placement. Training uses positive reinforcement methods and includes public access work and real world task development.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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