Nonprofit · EIN 46-0577127
COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION
Also known as Courthouse Dogs
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $171,812 | $117,631 | $54,181 | $100,585 | $792 | $99,793 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $99,451 | $99,366 | $85 | $48,592 | $2,980 | $45,612 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $141,959
- Program service revenue
- $29,754
- Investment income
- $20
- Other revenue
- $79
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $37,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $49,052
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,070
- Accounting fees
- $3,311
- Travel
- $7,853
- Program services (functional)
- $99,895
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,736
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $48,592
- Total assets, end of year
- $100,585
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $792
- Net assets, end of year
- $99,793
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $99,793
- Gross receipts
- $171,812
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felicia Ako | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $37,500 | $3,783 |
| Carrie-Leigh Cloutier | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Devivo | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Avery | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamara Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Ratliff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sunnie Richardson | Interim CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNNIE RICHARDSON | INTERIM CEO | 20 | $0 |
| CARRIE-LEIGH CLOUTIER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MAUREEN WATT | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| FELICIA AKO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON AVERY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY DEVIVO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TAMARA CLARK MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CLAIRE RATLIFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARK ZAHNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 600 1ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2210
- In care of
- % FELICIA AKO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 7107 156th St SW, Edmonds WA 98026
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tamara Martin, 600 1st Ave Ste 212, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Celeste Walsen, 7107 156th St SW, Edmonds WA 98026
- Signed the 990
- Tamara Martin, President
- Phone
- (206) 618-9924
- Website
- www.courthousedogs.org
- Return prepared by
- JACOBSON LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
The mission of Courthouse Dogs Foundation is to promote justice with compassion partnering with professionally trained facility dogs to provide support to everyone in the justice system. Most of these dogs are utilized to support children who have been victims of abuse, helping them feel safe enough to talk with a detective, a forensic interviewer and participate in legal proceedings, including testifying in court. A courthouse facility dog is a professionally trained dog that is placed with a legal professional for the purpose of providing support to individuals in the criminal justice system.
Program accomplishments
- Program Development: design, develop and execute on programs that help us begin new Courthouse Dogs Programs and sustain, and support existing ones.Expenses $51,205
- Education & Outreach: As an independent nonprofit organization, Courthouse Dogs Foundation promotes justice with compassion by advocating for the use of professionally trained facility dogs handled by criminal justice professionals to provide emotional comfort to everyone in the legal system. We accomplish this mission by: a) Educating members of the public and legal professionals about the benefits of having a courthouse facility dog assist them in their work. Guiding governmental agencies (prosecutor offices and law enforcement agencies) and nonprofit organizations (child advocacy centers and victim advocacy groups) in program development using a best practices model.Expenses $45,737 · revenue $29,754
- Research: This program is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating scientific research on the use of courthouse dogs within the judicial system. Ultimately, our goal is to provide a solid foundation of research that demonstrates the positive impact of courthouse facility dogs, helping to advocate for their expanded use in courts nationwide. By fostering a culture of inquiry and evidence-based practice, we strive to enhance the effectiveness of the judicial process and ensure that vulnerable individuals receive the support they need during challenging legal experiences.Expenses $2,453
- ADI Partnership & Support: this program supports nonprofit service dog organizations that train and place courthouse dogs as accredited members of Assistance Dogs International (ADI). Through our program, we aim to enhance the capabilities of these organizations by offering resources,experience, connection and training, that facilitate the effective training of courthouse facility dogs. We are committed to ensuring that these service dogs meet the rigorous standards set by ADI, which guarantees their proficiency and effectiveness in various courtroom scenarios.Expenses $500
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0577127
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $100,585
- Income (IRS master file)
- $171,812
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $171,812 | $117,631 | $100,585 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $99,451 | $99,366 | $48,592 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Celeste Walsen | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-0577127).
Questions about COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION is 46-0577127.
- Is COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION 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 COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Tamara Martin.
- Who are the officers and directors of COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,500 (Felicia Ako, CEO).
- How much revenue does COURTHOUSE DOGS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $171,812, expenses of $117,631 and total assets of $100,585 at year end.
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