EIN 46-0648411

Retrieving Independence

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
Description
Retrieving Independence breeds, trains, and places highly skilled dogs with children and adults living with a disability to enhance their lives and bring increased independence. The organization partners with inmates at Tennessee prisons to train and socialize dogs for placement. Inmates undergo intensive 30-hour training before working with puppies in teams of two. Ten-day training camps are held for new owners, family members, and service dogs where they learn skills so all participants are comfortable returning to their homes with their service dogs.
Total revenues
$469,388
2024
Total expenses
$480,368
2024
Total assets
$178,767
2024
Num. employees
10
2024

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
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation Thomas M Hudson JR - TrusteeGeneral Fund$27,500
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT)Supporting Rehabilitation of Incarcerated People and Providing Greater Independence To Individuals With Disabilities Through the Training and Placement Service Dogs.$20,000
DAFgiving360Environmental and Animals$10,250
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for Retrieving Independence

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$389,538
Program services$35,807
Investment income and dividends$3,959
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,496
Net income from fundraising events$35,588
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$469,388

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Data update history
September 24, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT)
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/ 
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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