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Nonprofit · EIN 04-3412812

CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC

Tax-exempt · WORCESTER, MA 01603

Financials

$145K$257K2022$135K$274K2023$305K$300K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$304,758$300,250$4,508$710,112$97,969$612,143
August 31, 2024990$134,528$273,818-$139,290$652,615$90,195$562,420
August 31, 2023990$145,421$256,733-$111,312$731,582$68,414$663,168
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$329,542
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7,308
Net gain from sales of assets
-$11,191
Net income from fundraising events
-$32,092
Other revenue
-$32,092

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$18,950
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$46,824
Other salaries and wages
$83,350
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$147,650
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$21,656
Occupancy
$9,789
Travel
$38,277
Depreciation
$767
Program services (functional)
$220,523
Management and general (functional)
$60,720
Fundraising (functional)
$19,007

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$652,615
Total assets, end of year
$710,112
Total liabilities, end of year
$97,969
Net assets, end of year
$612,143
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,233
Publicly traded securities
$407,511
Net assets without donor restrictions
$612,143
Gross receipts
$434,931
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN HARTNESSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$46,052
KEVIN JOHNSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HALEY MELANSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTIANA L CRAIGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL MURPHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JACQUELYN LOWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN HARTNESSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$45,340
KEVIN JOHNSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HALEY MELANSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTIANA L CRAIGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL MURPHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JACQUELYN LOWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN HARTNESSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$43,284
KEVIN JOHNSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HALEY MELANSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTIANA L CRAIGSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL MACLEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL MURPHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ERICA WAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JACQUELYN LOWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
65 JAMES ST STE 210, WORCESTER, MA 01603-1035
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KRISTIN HARTNESS, 65 JAMES STREET SUITE 210, WORCESTER, MA 01603
Signed the 990
KRISTIN HARTNESS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(978) 422-5299
Return prepared by
BOLLUS LYNCH LLP

Mission

CANINES IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND ENHANCING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROMOTING SERVICE DOG PARTNERSHIPS AND INCREASING UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS HELPS FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH THE FOLLOWING: ACCESS TO TRAINED SERVICE ANIMALS, CONSULTING TO DETERMINE IF A CANINE IS THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE CHILD'S NEED TO EXPAND INDEPENDENCE, ASSISTANCE IN THE COMMUNITY TO SECURE FULL ACCESS FOR CHILDREN USING SERVICE DOGS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT THE ADA AND SERVICE ANIMALS TO SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES AND CIVIC GROUPS.
    Expenses $220,523 · grants $18,950

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-3412812
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$710,112
Income (IRS master file)
$434,931

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$304,758$300,250$710,112XML
990August 2024$134,528$273,818$652,615XML
990August 2023$145,421$256,733$731,582XML
990August 2022$401,789$222,438$805,699IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3412812).

Questions about CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC

What is the EIN of CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC is 04-3412812.
Is CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names KRISTIN HARTNESS.
Who are the officers and directors of CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,052 (KRISTIN HARTNESS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CANINES FOR DISABLED KIDS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $304,758, expenses of $300,250 and total assets of $710,112 at year end.

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