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Augusta Dog Adoptions

As a charitable and benevolent non-profit, non-stock corporation, we function to provide shelter for companion animals, promote the welfare of companion animals through rescue and rehabilitation, to seek …

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About Augusta Dog Adoptions

In 2023 augusta dog adoptions saved 228 dogs, and 3 homeless cats. Thanks to a generous grant from the community foundation of the central blue ridge at year end 2022, we were able to offer low cost spay/neuter services to 181 owned cats and dogs in staunton, waynesboro, and augusta county in calendar year 2023. Since this program began in 2020, we have assisted 950 pets. The need for drastically reduced spay/neuter costs in our area is staggering anf we expect the need to increase due to economic conditions during the pandemic. Multiple people in the community reached out to us for assistance after becoming unemployed during the pandemic. We are continuing community spay/neuter services in 2024 in hopes of …

Founded
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
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 2011

Mission

As a charitable and benevolent non-profit, non-stock corporation, we function to provide shelter for companion animals, promote the welfare of companion animals through rescue and rehabilitation, to seek to place such animals with persons suitable for caring for the same, to secure veterinary services on behalf of such animals, to euthanize such animals in a humane manner if they, for any reason, cannot be placed in permenant homes in accordance with (section 18.-221) of the code of virginia, and to do generally any and all lawful acts necessary or proper to carry out this purpose which is generally to prevent cruelty to animals and to relieve suffering among them.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.68%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.0% of total expenses ($15,600 of $130,350).

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($89,424)
100% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Augusta Dog Adoptions is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Richmond, VA, 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 451878094. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $114K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Augusta Dog Adoptions 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Augusta Dog Adoptions is located in Richmond, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Augusta Dog Adoptions has $114K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% 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.

Augusta Dog Adoptions is classified as a 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 $114K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Augusta Dog Adoptions. 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.

Augusta Dog Adoptions has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

In 2023 augusta dog adoptions saved 228 dogs, and 3 homeless cats. Thanks to a generous grant from the community foundation of the central blue ridge at year end 2022, we were able to offer low cost spay/neuter services to 181 owned cats and dogs in staunton, waynesboro, and augusta county in calendar year 2023. Since this program began in 2020, we have assisted 950 pets. The need for drastically reduced spay/neuter costs in our area is staggering anf we expect the need to increase due to economic conditions during the pandemic. Multiple people in the community reached out to us for assistance after becoming unemployed during the pandemic. We... Augusta Dog Adoptions is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Augusta Dog Adoptions's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $114K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Augusta Dog Adoptions are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Augusta Dog Adoptions is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 451878094, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

AL
Alisha Hammer
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Alisha H•••••
SECRETARY/TREASURER
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Amy H•••••
President
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Rebecca H••••••••
Board Member
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Sally W•••••••
Vice President
VA
Vanessa F••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Pup chained to tree was days from giving birth — then a hero arrived - MSN
Apr 2026
www.msn.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Pup Chained To Tree Was Days From Giving Birth — Then A Hero Arrived - The Dodo
Dec 2025
www.thedodo.com
*Aubrey Urbanowicz - KPLC 7 News
Jun 2025
www.kplctv.com
Shannon Shuey Harris Obituary - Waynesboro, VA - Dignity Memorial
May 2025
www.dignitymemorial.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Aubrey Urbanowicz - WDBJ7
Apr 2024
www.wdbj7.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Lyndhurst shelter over capacity, waiving fees on dogs 6 mo. or older - WHSV
Jun 2022
www.whsv.com
Community appreciative of animal shelter efforts but asks for increased transparency - The News Leader | Staunton, VA
Apr 2022
www.newsleader.com
William Arey Obituary - Waynesboro, VA - Dignity Memorial
Feb 2022
www.dignitymemorial.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Augusta Dog Adoptions This page 90 $114,059 100%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Augusta Dog Adoptions

What is Augusta Dog Adoptions?
Augusta Dog Adoptions is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Richmond, United States. In 2023 augusta dog adoptions saved 228 dogs, and 3 homeless cats. Thanks to a generous grant from the community foundation of the central blue ridge at year end 2022, we were able to offer low cost spay/neuter services to 181 owned cats and dogs in staunton, waynesboro, and augusta county in calendar year 2023. Since this program began in 2020, we have assisted 950 pets. The need for drastically reduced spay/neuter costs in our area is staggering anf we expect the need to increase due to economic conditions during the pandemic. Multiple people in the community reached out to us for assistance after becoming unemployed during the pandemic. We are continuing community spay/neuter services in 2024 in hopes of reaching more people and pets in need. In 2020 augusta dog adoptions was awarded the "compassion award" from the va federation of humane societies for our work in patrick county, va beginning in 2017, ada has had a partnership with the patrick county public animal shelter (pcpas). This partnership is one of celebration. Since may of 2017, ada has transferred in 650 dogs from the pcpas, slashing their euthanisia rate by 50% in the first seven months alone. We originally reached out to pcpas in 2017 after discovering they had the third highest euthanasia rate (42%) in virginia. We are estatic to report that by year end 2017, their euthanasia rate droped to 21% and to 13% by year end 2018and 2019, 6% in 2020, and .03% in 2021 as reported to the va dept of agriculture. In 2022, patrick county public animal shelter expanded their transfer partnerships to include other rescues throughout the state, allowing augusta dog adoptions to assist other underdeserved areas of the state, primarily smyth county, virginia where we rescued 45 homeless dogs. We continue to be a safety net to patrick county public animal shelter, rescuing 30 dogs in 2022. Many of the dogs augusta dog adoptions accepts into our foster program are left behind by other rescues because they are conside
When was Augusta Dog Adoptions founded?
Augusta Dog Adoptions was founded in 2007.
Who leads Augusta Dog Adoptions?
Alisha Hammer serves as Treasurer.
Where is Augusta Dog Adoptions located?
Headquartered in Richmond, United States.
What is Augusta Dog Adoptions's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Augusta Dog Adoptions trustworthy?
Augusta Dog Adoptions 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 Augusta Dog Adoptions's registration number?
IRS EIN: 451878094.
What is Augusta Dog Adoptions's website?
http://augustadogadoptions.org