Nonprofit · EIN 82-5071096
FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC
Tax-exempt · WIMBERLEY, TX 78676
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $174,809 | $89,286 | $85,523 | $91,341 | – | $91,341 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $84,475 | $84,504 | -$29 | $0 | – | $5,789 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $77,471 | $80,976 | -$3,505 | $5,818 | $0 | $5,818 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $128,966
- Program service revenue
- $25,743
- Net income from fundraising events
- $20,100
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $76,800
- Printing, publications and postage
- $440
- Other expenses
- $12,046
- Program services (functional)
- $89,287
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,818
- Total assets, end of year
- $91,341
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $91,341
- Cash, savings and investments
- $55,378
- Gross receipts
- $174,809
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Kier | President (Board of Directors) | 15 | $0 |
| Becky Kier | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Laura Dalton | BOD | 10 | $0 |
| Sylvia Putney | BOD | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Kier | Founder and Director of Programs | 45 | $36,800 |
| Laura Dalton | BOD | 10 | $0 |
| Sylvia Putney | BOD | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Kier | Founder and Instructor | 45 | $27,600 |
| Laura Dalton | BOD | 10 | $0 |
| Sylvia Putney | BOD | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 19 RIDGEWOOD CIR, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676-2108
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 19 Ridgewood Circle, Wimberley TX 78676
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Todd Kier, 19 Ridgewood Circle, Wimberley TX 78676
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Becky Kier, Executive Director
- Phone
- (512) 648-1027
- Website
- freedomcanines.com
Mission
Freedom Canines International empowers people through the training and placement of assistance dogs at no cost to Texans with disabilities. The organization raises and trains dogs to perform tasks such as mobility support, medical alert, and hearing assistance. In addition, the program engages students and community members in hands on training experiences that support both the development of the dogs and the growth of participants. Through these efforts, the organization improves independence, confidence, and quality of life for the individuals and communities it serves.
Program accomplishments
- Freedom Canines International places and supports facility dogs in schools and community settings to promote mental health and emotional well-being. These dogs provide therapeutic support to students, educators, and first responders. The organization also conducts community outreach, demonstrations, and educational events to increase awareness of service dogs and their role in improving quality of life.Expenses $17,857
- The organization operates a hands on student training program in partnership with local schools, engaging approximately 20 to 30 students each year. Students participate in structured dog training sessions, maintain training logs, and assist in preparing service dogs for placement. The program supports student development in responsibility, leadership, and social emotional learning while contributing to the dogs training.Expenses $35,715
- Freedom Canines International provides trained assistance dogs to Texans with disabilities at no cost. Dogs are trained for mobility support, medical alert, and hearing assistance. During the year, the organization maintained approximately 10 to 12 dogs in training and advanced multiple dogs toward placement. Training uses positive reinforcement methods and includes public access work and real world task development.Expenses $35,715
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-5071096
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D61)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $91,341
- Income (IRS master file)
- $174,809
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $174,809 | $89,286 | $91,341 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $84,475 | $84,504 | $0 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $77,471 | $80,976 | $5,818 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Todd Kier | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Todd Kier | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Todd Kier | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 82-5071096).
Questions about FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC
- What is the EIN of FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC is 82-5071096.
- Is FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL 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 FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Todd Kier.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FREEDOM CANINES INTERNATIONAL INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $174,809, expenses of $89,286 and total assets of $91,341 at year end.
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