Animal House Shelter Inc
Rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for neglected and abused animals
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Adopt a dog or cat at no-kill, non-profit Animal House Shelter located in Huntley Illinois. We rescue all breeds of cats and dogs.
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Mission
Rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for neglected and abused animals
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Animal House Shelter 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 97% of similar organizations. See the sources
- 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyAnimal House Shelter Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Huntley, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 364483106. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Animal House Shelter Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364483106. 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.
Animal House Shelter Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% 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.
Animal House Shelter Inc is located in Huntley, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Animal House Shelter Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Animal House Shelter 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Animal House Shelter 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, Animal House Shelter 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 96% 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.
Adopt a dog or cat at no-kill, non-profit Animal House Shelter located in Huntley Illinois. We rescue all breeds of cats and dogs. Animal House Shelter Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Animal House Shelter Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Animal House Shelter Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364483106, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
ANIMAL HOUSE SHELTER 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Dog transported to Huntley animal shelter after becoming submerged in freezing pond, rescued by firefighters - Lake and McHenry County Scanner
Husky rescued from ice near St. Charles now at shelter in Huntley - Shaw Local
Louisville animal shelter holds free adoption event as overcrowding remains persists - WDRB
Nearly 50 dogs rescued from TN puppy mill being sent to animal shelters for adoption - WBIR
Flood leaves Animal House Shelter in Huntley, Illinois with tens of thousands of dollars in damage - ABC7 Chicago
Help Huntley’s Animal House Shelter fund building expansion - Daily Herald
Huntley-Based Animal Shelter Raises $28,000 In A Day To Replace Broken AC Unit - Northern Public Radio
Huntley animal shelter, Animal House Shelter, struggles to keep pets cool after air conditioner breaks - ABC7 Chicago
Animal Shelter Asks for Donations After Air Conditioning Fails - NBC 5 Chicago
Noah's Animal House opens Reno pet shelter for domestic abuse victims - Reno Gazette Journal
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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 22 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 · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Animal House Shelter Inc
- What is Animal House Shelter Inc?
- Animal House Shelter Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Huntley, United States. Adopt a dog or cat at no-kill, non-profit Animal House Shelter located in Huntley Illinois. We rescue all breeds of cats and dogs.
- When was Animal House Shelter Inc founded?
- Animal House Shelter Inc was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Animal House Shelter Inc?
- Lesley IRWIN serves as President and Owner.
- Where is Animal House Shelter Inc located?
- Headquartered in Huntley, IL, United States.
- What is Animal House Shelter Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Animal House Shelter Inc trustworthy?
- Animal House Shelter Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Animal House Shelter Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 364483106.
- What is Animal House Shelter Inc's website?
- https://www.animalhouseshelter.com