FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC

EIN: 521615855 501(c)(3)

LAUREL, MD

Total Revenue
$306,655
Total Expenses
$364,422
Total Assets
$1,052,218
Net Assets
$555,355
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
DIANE BERNIER
Phone
3014904055
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit that reported $307K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $364K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE QUALITY TRAINED ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR MOBILITY-CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS, HEARING-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS AND VETERANS WITH COMBAT RELATED PTSD.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $179,408
Program Service Revenue $7,953
Investment Income $11,314
Other Revenue $107,980
TOTAL REVENUE $306,655

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $96,532
Fundraising Expenses $81,218
Program Expenses $231,713
Other Expenses $246,225
TOTAL EXPENSES $364,422

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $306,655 $242,432 +0.3%
Expenses $364,422 $341,535 +0.1%
Net Income $-57,767 $-99,103 -0.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
185

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$52,097
Total Directors
9
$52,097
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIANE BERNIER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$52,097 $0 $52,097
MARTIN LOBB PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETTE ANNE SANDERS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM RAU SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE BRAGG MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA BALL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA GOLDSTEEN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES KUNDA MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY BURNETT MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $306,655 $364,422 $1,052,218 $-57,767
2024 $242,432 $341,535 $1,120,938 $-99,103
2023 $242,292 $285,278 $1,239,346 $-42,986
2022 $391,866 $318,552 $1,313,289 $73,314
2021 $353,534 $237,977 $1,240,226 $115,557
2020 $257,860 $265,489 $736,156 $-7,629
2019 $314,470 $274,127 $635,524 $40,343
2018 $169,253 $246,732 $589,390 $-77,479
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