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Animal Rescue Front Inc

ANIMAL RESCUE AND WELFARE

Animal Welfare North Eastham, MA EIN: 204859056 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Animal Rescue Front Inc

Located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and founded in September 2005, immediately following Hurricane Katrina, The Animal Rescue Front has never given up on the animals of the Gulf Coast. ARF is currently responsible for saving the lives of over 13,084 dogs and cats, kittens, and puppies, most from the state of Mississippi, where companion ...Read More

Founded
Headquarters
North Eastham, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Animal rescue and welfare

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: 75%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 40.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 42.3% of total expenses ($53,600 of $126,694).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Animal Rescue Front 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 comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Animal Rescue Front Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 Rescue Front Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in North Eastham, MA, 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 204859056. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $131K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Animal Rescue Front Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 204859056. 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 Rescue Front Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Animal Rescue Front Inc is located in North Eastham, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is PO Box 1654, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Animal Rescue Front Inc has $131K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% 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 Rescue Front 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 small organization. It has $131K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Animal Rescue Front Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Animal Rescue Front 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.

Located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and founded in September 2005, immediately following Hurricane Katrina, The Animal Rescue Front has never given up on the animals of the Gulf Coast. ARF is currently responsible for saving the lives of over 13,084 dogs and cats, kittens, and puppies, most from the state of Mississippi, where companion ...Read More Animal Rescue Front 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 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $131K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Animal Rescue Front Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Animal Rescue Front Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204859056, 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
75% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Albert M W•••••••
FINANCIAL DIREC

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

'Mississippi Barking', memoir by Cape animal rescuer wins American Book Fest award - Cape Cod Times
Jan 2024
www.capecodtimes.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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 - 16 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
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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 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 · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Animal Rescue Front Inc

What is Animal Rescue Front Inc?
Animal Rescue Front Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in North Eastham, United States. Located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and founded in September 2005, immediately following Hurricane Katrina, The Animal Rescue Front has never given up on the animals of the Gulf Coast. ARF is currently responsible for saving the lives of over 13,084 dogs and cats, kittens, and puppies, most from the state of Mississippi, where companion ...Read More
When was Animal Rescue Front Inc founded?
Animal Rescue Front Inc was founded in 2007.
Who leads Animal Rescue Front Inc?
Albert M Wisialko serves as FINANCIAL DIREC.
Where is Animal Rescue Front Inc located?
Headquartered in North Eastham, MA, United States.
What is Animal Rescue Front Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Animal Rescue Front Inc trustworthy?
Animal Rescue Front Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Rescue Front Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 204859056.
What is Animal Rescue Front Inc's website?
https://www.animalrescuefront.org