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Austin Dog Alliance

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THERAPUTIC PROGRAMS INCORPORATING THE POWERFUL CONNECTION BETWEEN DOGS AND HUMANS.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Austin Dog Alliance

Trusted by families and dog lovers in Austin and Cedar Park, The Dog Alliance provides expert training for all dogs. From puppies to service dogs, our

Founded
Headquarters
Cedar Park, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

To improve the health and well-being of individuals and families through theraputic programs incorporating the powerful connection between dogs and humans.

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: 91%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.2% of total expenses ($104,626 of $932,923).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Austin Dog Alliance 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 93% 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 has verified more about this organization than about 73% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Austin Dog Alliance is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Cedar Park, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 204797768. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $944K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Austin Dog Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 204797768. 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.

Austin Dog Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 91% 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.

Austin Dog Alliance is located in Cedar Park, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years. Its registered address is 1321 W New Hope Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Austin Dog Alliance has $944K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Austin Dog Alliance is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $944K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Austin Dog Alliance. 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, Austin Dog Alliance 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 91% 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.

Trusted by families and dog lovers in Austin and Cedar Park, The Dog Alliance provides expert training for all dogs. From puppies to service dogs, our Austin Dog Alliance is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $944K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Austin Dog Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Austin Dog Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204797768, 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
91% 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
22

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Debra K•••••
Founder & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Furry friends help Austin ISD students feel less scared while getting their COVID-19 vaccine - KVUE
Nov 2021
www.kvue.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Give back to Austin's most beloved animal charities with this handy guide - CultureMap Austin
Jul 2018
austin.culturemap.com
Austin City Council District 2 Election: Meet Wesley Faulkner - KVUE
Oct 2016
www.kvue.com

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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 - 29 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 · 29 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 · 2006
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Austin Dog Alliance

What is Austin Dog Alliance?
Austin Dog Alliance is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cedar Park, United States. Trusted by families and dog lovers in Austin and Cedar Park, The Dog Alliance provides expert training for all dogs. From puppies to service dogs, our
When was Austin Dog Alliance founded?
Austin Dog Alliance was founded in 2006.
Who leads Austin Dog Alliance?
Debra Krakar serves as Founder & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Austin Dog Alliance located?
Headquartered in Cedar Park, TX, United States.
What is Austin Dog Alliance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Austin Dog Alliance trustworthy?
Austin Dog Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Austin Dog Alliance's registration number?
IRS EIN: 204797768.
What is Austin Dog Alliance's website?
https://thedogalliance.org