Project K9 Hero
Grantmaking foundation in Whitwell, Tennessee · EIN 81-1770909
- Tennessee
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Tennessee
- Total giving
- $770KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $4.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
PROJECT K-9 HERO (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN WHITWELL, TN. THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADOPTING A RETIRED POLICE K-9S AND MILITARY WORKING DOGS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH COVERING/OFFSETTING MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION FOOD COSTS, AS WELL AS THE REHABILITATION AND REHOMING FOR RETIRED K-9 HEROES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES END OF DUTY SERVICES FOR ALL PROGRAM MEMBERS. THIS CAN INCLUDE BURIAL, CREMATION, URN, AND A CUSTOM PORTRAIT FOR EACH OWNER OR HANDLER AFTER THEIR HERO PASSES. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED BY DONATIONS, CORPORATE SPONSORS, IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS, PLUS THE SALE OF BRANDED APPAREL AND OTHER ITEMS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Sequatchie Valley Low Cost Spray | $13K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.projectk9hero.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.