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; …
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Visit www.arfhouse.orgAbout Animal Refuge Foundation
Animal Refuge Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in SHERMAN, United States. Annual revenue: $459K. EIN: 752457657.
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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 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
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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAnimal 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.
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.
ANIMAL REFUGE FOUNDATION 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 (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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PetPivot Brings Smart Pet-Care Technology to Philadelphia Rescue Cats Through Morris Animal Refuge Partnership - GlobeNewswire
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
7 dogs still need homes post-Hurricane Milton evacuation to Alaqua Animal Refuge - mypanhandle.com
NJ animal refuge hopes to reopen after recent blizzard caused extensive damage - NBC10 Philadelphia
Blizzard damage forces New Jersey animal refuge to close to public - CBS News
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge seeks help in repairing blizzard damage - News12 | New Jersey
Blizzard causes heavy damage to New Jersey animal refuge - NBC New York
Bonsall animal refuge started with snake, parrot, tortoise, now has more than 100 animals - San Diego Union-Tribune
Blades Present Peanuts (Snoopy) Jersey Auction Benefitting the Animal Refuge Center - Florida Everblades
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 - 33 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 · 33 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 · 1992
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Programs & activitiesNo 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