Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc
Alaqua animal refuge (aar) was founded on the core belief that every abused, neglected and homeless animal deserves a second chance. Our mission is to be a leading …
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc is a animal welfare organization based in FREEPORT, United States. Annual revenue: $3.1 million. EIN: 020806313.
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Mission
Alaqua animal refuge (aar) was founded on the core belief that every abused, neglected and homeless animal deserves a second chance. Our mission is to be a leading advocate for all animals in need resulting in a kinder, more empathetic world for all living souls. Significant activities in 2023 that impacted our mission and vision were: 1) fine tuning the operations of the newly opened dog adoption center. 2) we opened our farm barn to house many goats, pigs, horses, and sheep, which increased teaching abilities for the public from our staff. 3) installed four icu units for the clinic. 4) increased public exposure and visitors.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlaqua Animal Refuge Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Freeport, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 020806313. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 020806313. 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.
Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc is located in Freeport, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Alaqua Animal Refuge 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 $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Alaqua Animal Refuge 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, Alaqua Animal Refuge 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 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc is a animal welfare organization based in FREEPORT, United States. Annual revenue: $3.1 million. EIN: 020806313. Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 020806313, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ALAQUA ANIMAL REFUGE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Alaqua Animal Refuge welcomes 20 beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility - Get The Coast
20 beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms find sanctuary at Alaqua Animal Refuge - mypanhandle.com
20 beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms find sanctuary at Alaqua Animal Refuge - mypanhandle.com
20 beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms find sanctuary at Alaqua Animal Refuge - Yahoo
20 beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms find sanctuary at Alaqua Animal Refuge - Yahoo
20 beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms find sanctuary at Alaqua Animal Refuge - aol.com
7 dogs still need homes post-Hurricane Milton evacuation to Alaqua Animal Refuge - mypanhandle.com
7 dogs still need homes post-Hurricane Milton evacuation to Alaqua Animal Refuge - mypanhandle.com
Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport plans bluegrass festival fundraiser - Get The Coast
Alaqua Animal Refuge provides sanctuary for two tortoises from Gulf World Marine Park - Get The Coast
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 68 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc
- What is Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc?
- Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Freeport, United States. Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc is a animal welfare organization based in FREEPORT, United States. Annual revenue: $3.1 million. EIN: 020806313.
- When was Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc founded?
- Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc?
- Laurie Hood serves as President.
- Where is Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc located?
- Headquartered in Freeport, FL, United States.
- What is Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc trustworthy?
- Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 020806313.
- What is Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc's website?
- https://www.alaqua.org/