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DOGS TO DOG TAGS INC

EIN 81-1965062 PLYMOUTH, WI

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Revenue 2024
$1,033,949
Expenses 2024
$352,652

Program services were 59.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
W30
Classification
1000
Street
N4717 COUNTY ROAD M

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

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.

  • 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.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Torre Willadsen

    President

    Total calculated
    $74,300
    From this org
    $65,560
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,740
    Hours/week
    50

  • Tamera Graf

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $65,000
    From this org
    $65,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    50

  • Brek Rammer

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jamie Melis

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Michelle Molkenthine

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Krystal Kath

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • Tom Quasius

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chris Van Etten

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Theresa 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $1,033,949
    Expenses
    $352,652
    Contributions
    $1,027,975
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $547,992
    Expenses
    $300,001
    Contributions
    $534,608
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $598,423
    Expenses
    $261,231
    Contributions
    $581,101
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2024 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2023 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $233,882
    Expenses
    $114,086
    Assets (EOY)
    $257,879

  • 2020 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $129,108
    Expenses
    $64,285
    Assets (EOY)
    $135,132

  • 2019 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $99,114
    Expenses
    $51,286
    Assets (EOY)
    $69,835

  • 2018 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $68,522
    Expenses
    $55,050
    Assets (EOY)
    $28,512

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Form 990-N e-Postcard, tax year 2017

Tax period
1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017
Principal officer
Torre Willadsen
Mailing address
518 MILL STREETSHEBOYGAN FALLS WI 53085
Website
WWW.DOGS2DOGTAGS.COM/

As filed, from the IRS e-Postcard file of 9 November 2026. The IRS publishes only each organization's most recent postcard, so earlier years are not shown. A 990-N carries no financial detail. The postcard also gives the principal officer's address, which is not shown here.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 11 November 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 9 November 2026 and read 9 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.