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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
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Mission
Animal rescue and welfare
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAnimal 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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 RESCUE FRONT 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
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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1 article found
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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 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
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 16 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 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