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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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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $147,241 Revenue: $9,070

TO PROVIDE QUALITY TRAINED ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR VETERANS WITH COMBAT RELATED PTSD AND INDIVIDUALS WITH MOBILITY CHALLENGES AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $51,204

TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY IN THE USE OF QUALITY TRAINED SERVICE DOGS THROUGH THE USE OF DISABILITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $33,268 Revenue: $2,000

TO PROVIDE QUALITY TRAINED THERAPY DOGS TEAMS FOR LIBRARIES/EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, RETIREMENT/HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND CONTRACTED STRESS-RELIEF EVENTS FOR POPULATIONS UNDER EXTREME TYPES OF...

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TO PROVIDE QUALITY TRAINED THERAPY DOGS TEAMS FOR LIBRARIES/EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, RETIREMENT/HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND CONTRACTED STRESS-RELIEF EVENTS FOR POPULATIONS UNDER EXTREME TYPES OF STRESSORS (EX. 911 DISPATCHERS).

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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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