Nichole R. & Buddy
Medication reminders, anxiety management, and support in public
“Working with The American Service Dog Foundation has been the most AMAZING thing that has happened to me.”
Our impact
Two lives changed by every single dog.
One dog trained and placed. One person with a disability given back their independence. Here's what that looks like in numbers — and exactly how your donation is used.
Our impact by the numbers
- 18
- Dogs Placed
- 17
- Shelter Dogs Rescued
- $0
- Cost to the recipient — every dog, every time
Outcomes that matter
Independence restored
Recipients report doing things alone again — grocery runs, appointments, travel — that they had given up on before their dog.
Fewer crisis moments
Task-trained dogs interrupt anxiety and PTSD episodes early, reducing the severity and frequency of hard days.
Dogs given a future
Dogs from shelters or owner donations become working partners with a home, a job, and a person who needs them.
How donations are used
We are a lean organization. The overwhelming majority of every dollar goes directly into training and caring for dogs.
- Program services — training, veterinary care, and placement91%
- Administration6%
- Fundraising3%
Based on our FY2025 IRS Form 990. Total expenses $356,521, with 91% going directly to program services. Our full filing is public.
Transparency & accountability
- Mission
- Our mission is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through the assistance of expertly trained service dogs.
- Legal status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
- EIN
- 86-2962306
- Location
- 14 N Park Pl, Newark, Ohio 43055
- Questions about our finances?
- Email info@theamericanservicedogfoundation.org and we'll answer directly.
What impact looks like up close
Theo H. & his service dog
PTSD — calming presence and support during anxiety attacks
“Receiving a dog from The American Service Dog Foundation has been a transformative experience for me.”
Lisa M. & her service dog
Physical disability following a back injury — retrieval and mobility support
“It has genuinely transformed my life.”
Trust and transparency
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
- EIN 86-2962306
- Verify our status directly with the IRS.
- Free of charge
- Recipients never pay for a dog or its training.
- Founded 2021
- Based in 14 N Park Pl, Newark, Ohio 43055, placing dogs nationwide.
Turn your gift into a working service dog.
Recurring monthly support is the single most useful thing a donor can give a program that trains dogs over many months.
Tax-deductible · 501(c)(3) · EIN 86-2962306