Totals
- Total revenue
- $1,033,949
- Total expenses
- $352,652
- Contributions and grants received
- $1,027,975
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,446
- Other revenue
- $1,528
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,867,115
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $312,932
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $1,554,183
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $209,470
- Management and general expenses
- $111,261
- Fundraising expenses
- $31,921
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $209,470
Program services were 59.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$77,008
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$950,967
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$30,701
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3 · Investment income
total $4,446 · excluded $4,446
-
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
-
5 · Royalties
total $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
-
8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
-
9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
-
10a · Gross sales of inventory
$4,363
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$2,835
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $1,528 · related or exempt $1,528
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11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
-
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
-
4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $137,464 · program services $73,309 · management and general $64,155
-
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
-
7 · Other salaries and wages
total $0
-
8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
-
9 · Other employee benefits
total $0
-
10 · Payroll taxes
total $9,914 · program services $4,973 · management and general $4,941
-
11a · Fees: management
total $0
-
11b · Fees: legal
total $0
-
11c · Fees: accounting
total $15,206 · management and general $15,206
-
11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
-
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
-
11g · Fees: other
total $5,036 · program services $2,707 · management and general $1,509 · fundraising $820
-
12 · Advertising and promotion
total $7,961 · program services $1,306 · management and general $280 · fundraising $6,375
-
13 · Office expenses
total $26,680 · program services $6,120 · management and general $11,542 · fundraising $9,018
-
14 · Information technology
total $8,388 · program services $6,710 · management and general $1,678
-
15 · Royalties
total $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $35,337 · program services $27,440 · management and general $4,398 · fundraising $3,499
-
17 · Travel
total $829 · program services $829
-
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $1,990 · program services $1,086 · management and general $713 · fundraising $191
-
20 · Interest
total $24,274 · program services $11,575 · management and general $2,537 · fundraising $10,162
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $25,582 · program services $23,024 · management and general $1,279 · fundraising $1,279
-
23 · Insurance
total $13,902 · program services $10,302 · management and general $3,023 · fundraising $577
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24a · Other expenses: DOG EXPENSES
total $40,089 · program services $40,089
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24e · All other expenses
total $0
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $285,693 · end of year $50,146
-
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $110,607 · end of year $180,557
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $110,711 · end of year $90,000
-
4 · Accounts receivable
end of year $0
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $6,240 · end of year $3,107
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
end of year $26,711
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$1,556,549
-
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$41,123
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $799,750 · end of year $1,515,426
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $69,695 · end of year $1,168
-
12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
end of year $0
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $201,542 · end of year $1,897
-
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $318,972 · end of year $311,035
-
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $766,979 · end of year $1,535,963
-
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $95,203 · end of year $18,220
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
D2DT CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE AT RISK, RESCUED, OR DONATED DOGS, TRAIN THEM, AND PLACE THEM WITH DESERVING SERVICE MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH POST COMBAT STRESS AND ANXIETY. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE THE VETERAN, AT NO COST, A TRAINED DOG THAT THEY CAN GAIN A CONSTANT COMPANION TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THEIR UNIQUE CHALLENGES IN EVERYDAY LIFE.
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The 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report highlights a deeply concerning reality: 17 U.S. veterans die by suicide every day, and for veterans aged 45 and under, suicide is the second leading cause of death. This stark statistic drives home the urgency of our mission at Dogs2DogTags. In response to this ongoing crisis, we continue to face the challenges of growing our organization in a way that allows us to reach and support more veterans who are struggling with the mental health impacts of their service. When Dogs2DogTags opened its doors in 2016, rescue dogs lived with our founder, Torre Willadsen, and foster families. Dog training took place in Torre's backyard. This setup served us well in the early days but was no longer sufficient as we grew. In April 2022, with the generous support of our donors, we purchased property that included a 3,700-square-foot metal building. While this allowed us to begin training on-site, it became apparent that the space still lacked the essential amenities required to meet the needs of our dogs and veterans. Key areas such as on-site kennels, climate control, bathrooms, and sufficient fenced-in outdoor space for dog training and socializing were not yet in place. To ensure we could support more veterans, we embarked on a $1 million expansion project in 2023 with our sights set on doubling our facility to nearly 9,000 square feet. By June 2024, our expanded space was complete, thanks again to the continued generosity of our community and supporters. This investment represents a long-term commitment to improving the mental health and well-being of veterans. The expanded facilities provide a more conducive environment for training service dogs and canine companions, while fostering the bond between veterans and their dogs. Services - Training a service dog is a demanding, lengthy and expensive process. Assuming a dog begins training as a puppy with the best care and living conditions, it will take approximately two years to become a service dog. Even under these ideal circumstances, approximately 70% of the dogs who enter service dog training will fail to complete it. The average cost for a veteran to purchase a service dog from a for-profit organization is $30,000 to $50,000 and unattainable for most veterans. At Dogs2DogTags, we face an even more challenging situation. Rescue dogs often come from difficult backgrounds, experiencing trauma, neglect, and behavioral issues. Maturity can also affect a dog's ability to learn. The training timeline for most rescue dogs is longer and can extend up to three years before they are ready to pass the Public Access Test. Funded entirely by donations and grants, we make it attainable for all veterans to receive a service animal or highly-trained dog canine companion. Dogs2DogTags continues to provide free dog training and classes to veterans for the life of the dog. We also provide free dog training to veterans who already have a dog and seek to pass the Public Access Test. Dog training classes provide social, emotional, and psychological healing through camaraderie, support, and shared experiences with their veteran peers. Program Impact - Since day one, our vision has been to provide free, high-quality service animals to veterans for suicide prevention. Because of your support, our vision became a reality in 2024. Seven dogs passed their Public Access Test and are now service animals for deserving veterans. By December 2024, 38 veterans received a trained canine companion (seven service animals) at no cost, and 34 dogs were rescued since 2016, cumulatively. The impact of Dogs2DogTags goes beyond training and placement. We are deeply committed to supporting our veterans in all aspects of their lives, especially when they face unforeseen financial hardships. Since 2016, generous donations helped to provide $80,000 in veterinary care and dog medications; over $50,000 in dog and training supplies; over $45,000 in dog food; and over $40,000 in assistance for veterans facing financial hardships through our Thomas Z. Spitzer Angel Fund. This fund helps to cover the costs of routine veterinary care, dog surgeries, dog medication, dog food, and other critical needs up to $1,000 for veterans at risk of losing their dogs due to financial difficulties Veteran Impact- Veterans who have participated in our program reported profound improvements in their quality of life. These include reduced anxiety, restored trust and confidence, stronger family relationships, and an overall sense of purpose. Many veterans share that having a service dog has given them a reason to live. Here is what two of our veterans shared with us: Ric: ?My life has done a 180 since I met Patton (his dog). I was going down a dark path that I couldn't see the end of. Since then, he's helped me with addiction, depression, and my PTSD. I wouldn't be the same without him, I may not even have been here to write this. I owe him, the D2DT staff and volunteers everything. I?m more than grateful he and I are thriving." Jack: ?While speaking with my counselor, three topics came up that always heighten me in some form. During each of the three, Bud (his dog) was meandering around the room and stopped when he heard the shakiness/tone change. He slowly climbed on the couch, licked my face, and laid across my lap. Once I calmed down, he would walk around the room again until I started getting upset again. Then he would repeat his actions. My therapist was dumbfounded. Since Bud has been here, I have not woke up my wife with nightmares, which is awesome for both of us. I sleep better and she hasn?t been woke up five times a night to my violent sleepy war cries."
Expenses $209,470
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Torre WilladsenTORRE WILLADSEN
President
- Total calculated
- $74,300
- From this org
- $65,560
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $8,740
- Hours/week
- 50
-
Tamera GrafTAMERA GRAF
Executive Dir.
- Total calculated
- $65,000
- From this org
- $65,000
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 50
-
Brek RammerBREK RAMMER
Vice President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jamie MelisJAMIE MELIS
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
-
Michelle MolkenthineMICHELLE MOLKENTHINE
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Krystal KathKRYSTAL KATH
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
-
Tom QuasiusTOM QUASIUS
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Chris Van EttenCHRIS VAN ETTEN
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Theresa BorowskiTHERESA BOROWSKI
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 11 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202533159349304833
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