DEAFINITELY DOGS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE DISABILITIES BY INCREASING THEIR INDEPENDENCE THROUGH THE PLACEMENT OF HIGHLY TRAINED SERVICE DOGS. EACH DOG IS TRAINED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL, PROMOTING AUTONOMY AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HUMAN- CANINE BOND. WE PLACE SERVICE DOGS FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, AND PTSD/PSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS WITH VETERANS BEING OUR PRIMARY PLACEMENTS BUT ALSO SERVING CIVILIANS. DEAFINITELY DOGS ALSO PLACES PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED FACILITY DOGS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY AND INTERVENTIONS. THESE DOGS BRING NONJUDGMENTAL COMPANIONSHIP AND COMFORT TO THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENTS, ENHANCING CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $78k $84k |
Director Officer (Unspecified) | $78k $84k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DEAFINITELY DOGS equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 14%
from 2023
From $69k in 2023 to $78k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Secretary pay rose 14% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 23%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DEAFINITELY DOGS
What does the Board Secretary of DEAFINITELY DOGS earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of DEAFINITELY DOGS received $78,346 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Secretary roles among Human Services organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at DEAFINITELY DOGS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at DEAFINITELY DOGS falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DEAFINITELY DOGS equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are DEAFINITELY DOGS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DEAFINITELY DOGS reported $312k in total revenue and $283k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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