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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1615855

FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC

Tax-exempt · LAUREL, MD 20707

Financials

$242K$285K2022$242K$342K2023$307K$364K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$306,655$364,422-$57,767$1,052,218$496,863$555,355
September 30, 2024990$242,432$341,535-$99,103$1,120,938$507,816$613,122
September 30, 2023990$242,292$285,278-$42,986$1,239,346$527,121$712,225
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$179,408
of which government grants
$2,000
Program service revenue
$7,953
Investment income
$11,314
Net rental income
$14,501
Net income from fundraising events
$90,362
Net income from sales of inventory
-$119
Other revenue
$107,980

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$51,775
Other salaries and wages
$37,292
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$96,532
Professional fundraising fees
$21,665
Occupancy
$49,628
Depreciation
$31,232
Program services (functional)
$231,713
Management and general (functional)
$51,491
Fundraising (functional)
$81,218

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,120,938
Total assets, end of year
$1,052,218
Total liabilities, end of year
$496,863
Net assets, end of year
$555,355
Land, buildings and equipment
$776,865
Net assets without donor restrictions
$545,240
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,115
Gross receipts
$435,294
Employees
5
Volunteers
185
Year formed
1987
State of legal domicile
MD

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE BERNIEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$52,097
MARTIN LOBBPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BETTE ANNE SANDERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIM RAUSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GAYLE BRAGGMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDRA BALLMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DONNA GOLDSTEENMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLES KUNDAMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFFREY BURNETTMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DIANE BERNIEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$42,172
MARTIN LOBBPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BETTE ANNE SANDERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIM RAUMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GAYLE BRAGGMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDRA BALLMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DONNA GOLDSTEENMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFFREY BURNETTMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Diane BernierExecutive Director
Trustee or director
20$43,650
Martin LobbPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bette Anne SandersTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kim RauSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Gayle BraggDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Sandy BallDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Donna GoldsteenDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JB BurnettDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1200 SANDY SPRING ROAD, LAUREL, MD 20707-3588
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DIANE BERNIER, 1200 SANDY SPRING ROAD, LAUREL, MD 20707
Signed the 990
DIANE BERNIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(301) 490-4055
Return prepared by
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Mission

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

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE QUALITY TRAINED ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR VETERANS WITH COMBAT RELATED PTSD AND INDIVIDUALS WITH MOBILITY CHALLENGES AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS.
    Expenses $147,241 · revenue $9,070
  • TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY IN THE USE OF QUALITY TRAINED SERVICE DOGS THROUGH THE USE OF DISABILITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $51,204
  • 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).
    Expenses $33,268 · revenue $2,000

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1615855
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
1989
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,052,218
Income (IRS master file)
$435,294

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$306,655$364,422$1,052,218XML
990September 2024$242,432$341,535$1,120,938XML
990September 2023$242,292$285,278$1,239,346XML
990September 2022$391,866$318,552$1,313,289IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 52-1615855).

Questions about FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC

What is the EIN of FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC is 52-1615855.
Is FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIDOS FOR FREEDOM 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 FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DIANE BERNIER.
Who are the officers and directors of FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,097 (DIANE BERNIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FIDOS FOR FREEDOM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $306,655, expenses of $364,422 and total assets of $1,052,218 at year end.

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