Founded March 1998
CDK is a 501c3 non-profit organization. The Tax ID number (or EIN) is 04-3412812
To increase independence for children with disabilities and their families through the use of service dogs by creating partnerships, understanding and awareness throughout the community.
CDK’s programs provided services to individuals and families across the United States and Canada in FY2020.
CDK’s programs awarded 15 scholarships and provided services to people across the United States in FY2020.
All service provided by CDK are free of charge to the charge to the individual, families, schools or other groups
CDK receives only private funding from individuals, corporations, fundraising events, civic groups, and grants.
Federal employees can select Canines for Disabled Kids for payroll deduction; our CFC number is 11810. State employees and some company campaigns also allow for CDK to receive payroll deduction funding. In these cases the ID number will vary. Write in donations are often available as well.
FY2020 12%
CDK has 3 part time employees working out of the national offices in Worcester, MA and 1 part time employee working out of High Point, NC
We are grateful to all who volunteer their time and services to impact our mission. CDK was fortunate to receive support from many volunteers throughout the year including our Board of Directors, Educational Program Volunteers and College Interns. We are a much stronger organization because of these individuals.