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Animal Refuge Foundation

Animal protection through rehabilitation of abused & abandoned dogs, focusing on spay/neuter. Providing safe haven for life for 300+ dogs. Assisting low income families, the homeless & elderly; …

Animal Welfare Sherman, TX EIN: 752457657 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Animal Refuge Foundation

Animal Refuge Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in SHERMAN, United States. Annual revenue: $459K. EIN: 752457657.

Founded
Headquarters
Sherman, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Animal protection through rehabilitation of abused & abandoned dogs, focusing on spay/neuter. Providing safe haven for life for 300+ dogs. Assisting low income families, the homeless & elderly; donating food for pets & paying for emergency care and/or spay/neuter when owner unable to pay

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Animal Refuge Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

Animal Refuge Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Sherman, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 752457657. 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 $475K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Animal Refuge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 752457657. 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 Refuge Foundation 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. The charity allocates 82% 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 Refuge Foundation is located in Sherman, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Animal Refuge Foundation has $475K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Animal Refuge Foundation 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 small organization. It has $475K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Animal Refuge Foundation. 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 Refuge Foundation 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 82% 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.

Animal Refuge Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in SHERMAN, United States. Annual revenue: $459K. EIN: 752457657. Animal Refuge Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $475K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Animal Refuge Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Animal Refuge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 752457657, 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
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, 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
19

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Martha H•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

PetPivot Brings Smart Pet-Care Technology to Philadelphia Rescue Cats Through Morris Animal Refuge Partnership - GlobeNe
Jun 2026
www.globenewswire.com
Alaqua Animal Refuge welcomes 20 beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility - Get The Coast
May 2026
getthecoast.com
20 beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms find sanctuary at Alaqua Animal Refuge - mypanhandle.com
May 2026
www.mypanhandle.com
7 dogs still need homes post-Hurricane Milton evacuation to Alaqua Animal Refuge - mypanhandle.com
Mar 2026
www.mypanhandle.com
NJ animal refuge hopes to reopen after recent blizzard caused extensive damage - NBC10 Philadelphia
Mar 2026
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
Blizzard damage forces New Jersey animal refuge to close to public - CBS News
Mar 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge seeks help in repairing blizzard damage - News12 | New Jersey
Mar 2026
newjersey.news12.com
Blizzard causes heavy damage to New Jersey animal refuge - NBC New York
Mar 2026
www.nbcnewyork.com
Bonsall animal refuge started with snake, parrot, tortoise, now has more than 100 animals - San Diego Union-Tribune
Feb 2026
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
Blades Present Peanuts (Snoopy) Jersey Auction Benefitting the Animal Refuge Center - Florida Everblades
Dec 2025
www.floridaeverblades.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 33 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Animal Refuge Foundation

What is Animal Refuge Foundation?
Animal Refuge Foundation is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sherman, United States. Animal Refuge Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in SHERMAN, United States. Annual revenue: $459K. EIN: 752457657.
When was Animal Refuge Foundation founded?
Animal Refuge Foundation was founded in 1992.
Who leads Animal Refuge Foundation?
Martha Hovers serves as Treasurer.
Where is Animal Refuge Foundation located?
Headquartered in Sherman, TX, United States.
What is Animal Refuge Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Animal Refuge Foundation trustworthy?
Animal Refuge Foundation 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 Animal Refuge Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 752457657.
What is Animal Refuge Foundation's website?
http://www.arfhouse.org