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Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc

rescue of abandoned or stray cats and dogs provide animal shelter services education of the public on pet overpopulation

Animal Welfare Ft Lauderdale, FL EIN: 650655473 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc

Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc is a animal welfare organization based in FT LAUDERDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $645K. EIN: 650655473.

Founded
Headquarters
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

rescue of abandoned or stray cats and dogs provide animal shelter services education of the public on pet overpopulation

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.98
Program$0.98
98% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Ft Lauderdale, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 650655473. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $703K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 650655473. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc is located in Ft Lauderdale, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years. Its registered address is 1137 NE 9th Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc has $703K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $703K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc is a animal welfare organization based in FT LAUDERDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $645K. EIN: 650655473. Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $703K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 650655473, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
21

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

SU
Sue H•••••
treasurer

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Photo Gallery: Cats and dogs ready for adoption at Abandoned Pet Rescue | April 1, 2026 - Miami Herald
Apr 2026
www.miamiherald.com
Abandoned pet rescue partners with Arc Broward to empower workers with disabilities - WPLG Local 10
Oct 2025
www.local10.com
Purr Adoption with Abandoned Pet Rescue - NBC 6 South Florida
Sep 2025
www.nbcmiami.com
Clear the Shelters: Abandoned Pet Rescue - NBC 6 South Florida
Aug 2025
www.nbcmiami.com
Pets are being abandoned, surrendered amid Trump’s immigration crackdown - The Washington Post
Aug 2025
www.washingtonpost.com
Photo Gallery: Cats and dogs are up for adoption at Abandoned Pet Rescue - Miami Herald
May 2025
www.miamiherald.com
Abandoned pets in Fort Lauderdale need loving families - WPLG Local 10
Jan 2025
www.local10.com
Kara Starzyk of Abandoned Pet Rescue On 5 Things You Need To Know To Successfully Lead A Nonprofit… - Medium
Jul 2024
medium.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 18 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1996
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc

What is Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc?
Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ft Lauderdale, United States. Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc is a animal welfare organization based in FT LAUDERDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $645K. EIN: 650655473.
When was Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc founded?
Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc was founded in 1996.
Who leads Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc?
Sue Hansen serves as treasurer.
Where is Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc located?
Headquartered in Ft Lauderdale, FL, United States.
What is Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc trustworthy?
Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 650655473.
What is Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc's website?
https://www.abandonedpetrescue.org