PROJECT K9 HERO
WHITWELL, TN · Animal-Related
Mission
IN 2024, PROJECT K-9 HERO TOOK ON 52 NEW RETIRED WORKING DOG HEROES TO GIVE THEM A LIFETIME OF MEDICAL CARE AFTER THEIR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. THE 52 NEW HEROES WERE IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING 265 PROGRAM MEMBERS WE COMMITTED TO SINCE 2016. THUS, ENDING THE 2024 YEAR WITH 145 LIVING MEMBERS FOR PROGRAM SERVICES THAT VARIES FROM THE PAYING OF VETERINARY BILLS, PRESCRIPTION FOOD, END-OF-DUTY SERVICES, REHABILITATION, REHOMING, OR ADOPTION. EIGHT OF THE NEW 52 HEROES DID NOT HAVE A HOME TO GO TO RETIREMENT, AND MAY HAVE BEEN FACING EUTHANASIA IF IT WASN'T FOR OUR 177 ACRE FACILITY IN TENNESSEE WHERE THEY HAVE COME TO GET THEIR SECOND CHANCE IN LIFE AND FIND NEW FAMILIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds PROJECT K9 HERO
$1.7M in foundation grants on record from 104 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Network for Good | $865K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $110K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $106K | 5 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | $88K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $72K | 4 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $45K | 4 |
| Petco Love Fka the Petco Foundation | $40K | 3 |
| Donors Trust | $30K | 3 |
| Leaving Legacies Foundation | $29K | 1 |
Leadership
JASON K JOHNSON — PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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