Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado
To assist disabled or needy veterans and their families. To promote programs that focus public attention upon and educate the public concerning: the sacrifices made by America's veterans; the unique and special needs of veterans and their families To promote programs that advise and assist veterans with respect to employment, training and education.
Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado at a glance
In short: Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado gave $107K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $36K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $107,200
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- Average grant
- $35,733
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Nevada (84% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Freedom Support Alliance ($90K). Together the top 3 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Support Alliance Las Vegas, NV | To provide food, medicine, veterinarian services, and transportation for contract working dogs. | $90,000 |
| Mountain High Service Dogs Inc Palmer, CO | To buy Tony Harris a dog to train for a PTSD dog. Also for the training and ongoing training for the service dog and certifications | $10,000 |
| Amplio Foundation Fernandina Beach, FL | To house, feed, transport by plane 2 refugees from Afghanistan to the US. | $7,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $952,880 | $965,114 | $107,200 | 3 |
About Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $107K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado is led by Joshua Hosler, President on the 2021 filing; all 3 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joshua Hosler
President
New on the 2021 filing
50 hrs/week
$30K (2021)
Chandler Lee
Communications Director
New on the 2021 filing
50 hrs/week
$22K (2021)
Tony Archer
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
50 hrs/week
$30K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $30K, to Joshua Hosler (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado
How much does Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado give each year?
Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado gave $107K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado's typical grant size?
Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $35,733, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado give grants?
Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado gives mostly in Nevada: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (9%) and Florida (7%).
Does Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado?
Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado's EIN?
Veteran Sheepdogs of Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3058274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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