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DOGGIE PADDLE FOR VETERANS INC
SCHENECTADY, NY · EIN 923993329 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · doggiepaddle.org
revenue
$105K
expenses
$2K
net assets
$107K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE TO FUNDRAISE FOR AND TRAIN SERVICE DOGS TO WORK FOR AND WITH VETERANS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Doggie Paddle for Veterans Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Schenectady, NY, focused on raising funds and awareness to provide trained service dogs to veterans in need. Founded by U.S. Army veteran Jimmy Thomas, the organization uses high-profile expeditions, such as long-distance biking journeys, to draw public attention to the challenges veterans face in accessing service dogs. The organization supports veterans with conditions like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and physical disabilities requiring service animals.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Expedition Program
Long-distance biking journeys led by veteran Jimmy Thomas to raise awareness and funds for veterans needing service dogs; includes public outreach and media engagement
Service Dog Funding Initiative
Program that uses donations to cover the cost of training and placing service dogs with approved veterans in need
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 2 activities
    • Funding service dogs for veterans
      Provides financial support to cover the costs of service dogs for approved veterans, enabling access to assistance animals trained to support veterans' needs.
    • Operating informational resources for veterans
      Maintains a website that offers information and resources to support veterans, including access to programs and services related to service dogs and veteran wellness.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Advocacy and awareness campaigns on veteran suicide and service dog access
      Conducts high-profile awareness campaigns, including long-distance expeditions and data-driven public messaging, to highlight veteran suicide rates and advocate for improved access to service dogs for veterans.
  • Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
    • Conducting fundraising and training programs for service dogs
      Organizes and runs programs to raise funds and train service dogs that are provided to veterans, supporting their physical and emotional well-being.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$99K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$107K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$107K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • PayPal Partner — Processes online donations for the organization.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Service Dog Assistance for Veteran Well-Being
    methodology: service_dog_assistance
    By training and pairing service dogs with veterans, we improve their well-being and independence, because animal-assisted support reduces isolation, enhances mental health, and increases daily functioning.
  • Veteran-Led Awareness Expeditions
    methodology: veteran_led_awareness
    By organizing long-distance expeditions led by veterans, we generate national attention and public support for veterans seeking service dogs, because visible, mission-driven journeys create emotional engagement and media traction.