Fulfill Your Act 60 Giving Requirement While Funding Service Dogs for Children in Puerto Rico
Your contribution to Caribbean Canine Academy may help satisfy the general nonprofit portion of your Act 60 charitable contribution requirement while directly supporting the “10 Service Dogs for 10 Children” pilot program.
Caribbean Canine Academy is a Puerto Rico nonprofit recognized by Hacienda under Section 1101.01 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors and sponsors should consult their tax advisor to confirm the treatment applicable to their specific situation.
Your required giving can create visible, local impact.
Act 60 giving does not have to feel disconnected from the community. Through this program, your contribution can help fund professional service dog training, family handler education, and support for children in Puerto Rico living with autism, psychiatric disabilities, anxiety-related challenges, or other qualifying needs.
Recognized under Hacienda Section 1101.01
Caribbean Canine Academy is a Puerto Rico nonprofit recognized by Hacienda under Section 1101.01 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Contributions may qualify for the general nonprofit portion of Act 60 charitable contribution requirements. Donors should consult their tax advisor, CPA, or Act 60 compliance attorney to confirm applicability to their specific decree and annual compliance filing.
- Puerto Rico nonprofit organization
- Recognized by Hacienda under Section 1101.01
- Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization
- Contributions support local Puerto Rico programs
- Donor documentation available upon request
- Donors should verify applicability with their CPA, tax advisor, or Act 60 attorney
Your contribution supports the service dog training pathway.
Dog suitability and temperament evaluation
Veterinary screening and wellness requirements
Foundational obedience
Psychiatric/autism-related task training
Public access preparation when appropriate
Family handler education
Equipment and training materials
Follow-up support
Program documentation
Suggested Act 60 contribution levels.
Helps fund one portion of a child/service dog team's training pathway.
Provides deeper support toward training, veterinary care, family education, and follow-up.
Funds one complete service dog team pathway.
Contribution levels are suggestions only. Donors should consult their advisor regarding their annual Act 60 obligations.
Documentation available for your records.
Upon contribution, Caribbean Canine Academy can provide donor acknowledgment and nonprofit documentation showing our Puerto Rico nonprofit status, Hacienda Section 1101.01 recognition, and IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization recognition. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors and sponsors should consult their tax advisor, CPA, or Act 60 compliance attorney to confirm the treatment applicable to their specific situation and annual compliance filing.
What advisors and donors receive from us.
After you submit a request, our team prepares a documentation package your CPA, tax advisor, or Act 60 compliance attorney can review.
Nonprofit documentation showing Caribbean Canine Academy’s Puerto Rico nonprofit status, Hacienda Section 1101.01 recognition, and IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization recognition
Program summary for the 10 Service Dogs for 10 Children pilot
Contribution instructions
Donor acknowledgment letter / receipt after contribution is received
Optional impact updates, when appropriate and with family privacy protected
A clear, advisor-ready process.
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Submit the request form.
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Receive our nonprofit documentation and program summary.
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Review the information with your CPA, tax advisor, or Act 60 compliance attorney.
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Make the contribution using the provided payment instructions.
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Receive a donor acknowledgment letter / receipt for your records.
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Receive optional program impact updates.
Caribbean Canine Academy is a Puerto Rico nonprofit recognized by Hacienda under Section 1101.01 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Contributions may qualify for the general nonprofit portion of Act 60 charitable contribution requirements. Donors should consult their tax advisor, CPA, or Act 60 compliance attorney to confirm applicability to their specific decree and annual compliance filing.
Part of the 10 Service Dogs for 10 Children Pilot
Your Act 60 contribution supports the larger pilot program to train and place 10 service dogs with children and families in Puerto Rico.
Act 60 donor questions.
Request Act 60 Donation Information
For Act 60 donors, advisors, and sponsors. We will send our nonprofit documentation, program summary, contribution instructions, and donor acknowledgment process for your advisor’s review.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not provide tax, legal, medical, or compliance advice. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors and sponsors should consult their tax advisor, CPA, attorney, or compliance professional regarding their specific situation and annual compliance filing.