Program areas at Retrieving Independence
In 2024, Retrieving Independence trained and placed 9 dogs that were housed, fed, and trained to assist persons with disabilities.
Training camps - ten day training camp centers around new owners, family members and the service dogs. New dog owners and their families learn skills so all participants are comfortable returning to their homes with their service dogs. Additionally, the client and dog are certified for public access prior to leaving the program.
Inmate and partner recipient training - Retrieving Independence partners with inmates at tn prisons to train and socialize dogs for placement. Inmates receive 30 hours intensive training before working with puppies. A team of two inmates receives a puppy that will live, work and train with them for the next 14 to 20 months under the direct supervision of ri trainers and staff.
Who funds Retrieving Independence
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Retrieving Independence
| Revenues | FYE 12/2024 | FYE 12/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $389,538 | $301,967 | 29% |
| Program services | $35,807 | $118 | 30244.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,959 | $1,958 | 102.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $4,496 | $10,892 | -58.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $35,588 | $44,841 | -20.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $469,388 | $359,776 | 30.5% |
Organizations like Retrieving Independence
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Canine Support Teams | 501(c)(3) | Murrieta, CA | $1,323,592 |
| Family Center on Deafness | 501(c)(3) | Largo, FL | $1,056,572 |
| The Connecticut Community Empowerment Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Cheshire, CT | $192,497 |
| L'arche North Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Durham, NC | $328,333 |
| BluePath Service Dogs | 501(c)(3) | Wappingers Falls, NY | $1,322,797 |
| Resource Center for Accessible Living | 501(c)(3) | Kingston, NY | $1,781,012 |
| KCS Angels | 501(c)(3) | Lansing, MI | $179,491 |
| Senior Charity Care | 501(c)(3) | Layton, UT | $395,159 |
| Emily's Hope | 501(c)(3) | Sioux Falls, SD | $623,685 |
| The Split Second Foundation | 501(c)(3) | New Orleans, LA | $1,922,605 |
Data update history
September 24, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
December 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from The Phyllis Foundation December 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
November 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsHuman services
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2400 Clifton Ave
- Nashville, TN 37209
- Metro area
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- County
- Davidson County, TN
- Website URL
- riservicedogs.org/Â
- Phone
- (615) 934-0444
IRS details
- EIN
- 46-0648411
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2012
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
- NAICS code, primary
- 813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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