Austin Pets Alive
We promote and provide the resources and education needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.
Austin Pets Alive Inc
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Austin Pets Alive! is not your average shelter. We maintain comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the animals most at risk for euthanasia.
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Mission
We promote and provide the resources and education needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Austin Pets Alive has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% 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
- 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
- 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 + methodologyAustin Pets Alive is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 742893360. 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 $22M in annual revenue. 124 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Austin Pets Alive's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742893360. 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 Pets Alive 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 78% 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 Pets Alive is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Austin Pets Alive has $22M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Austin Pets Alive is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $22M in annual revenue. The organization has 124 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Austin Pets Alive. 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, Austin Pets Alive 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Austin Pets Alive! is not your average shelter. We maintain comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the animals most at risk for euthanasia. Austin Pets Alive is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $22M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Austin Pets Alive are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Austin Pets Alive is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742893360, 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.
AUSTIN PETS ALIVE 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Austin Pets Alive!, Central Texas Food Bank distribute food for people and pets - KEYE
Texas screwworm fears create challenges for Austin rescues - Austin Current
Tony Soprano is available to adopt from Austin Pets Alive! | Pet of the Week - KVUE
Meet Tepig! This Pokémon pup from Austin Pets Alive is ready to level up your family - KEYE
Meet Nemo: Austin Pets Alive!’s “Lucky Fin” Pup Ready to Find His Forever Family - KXAN Austin
Austin Pets Alive! transports 70 pets from overcrowded Texas shelters by air to new homes - KEYE
Austin Pets Alive! transports 70 animals to new homes - KXAN Austin
Austin Pets Alive! receives over 1,500 lbs of pet food donations for its community pantry - KEYE
1,572 lbs of pet food donated to Austin Pets Alive! - KVUE
Austin Pets Alive! gets $10K donation, pet beds - KXAN Austin
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 - 124 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 · 124 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 · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Austin Pets Alive
- What is Austin Pets Alive?
- Austin Pets Alive is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Austin, United States. Austin Pets Alive! is not your average shelter. We maintain comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the animals most at risk for euthanasia.
- When was Austin Pets Alive founded?
- Austin Pets Alive was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Austin Pets Alive?
- Ellen Jefferson serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Austin Pets Alive located?
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
- What is Austin Pets Alive's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Austin Pets Alive trustworthy?
- Austin Pets Alive 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 Austin Pets Alive's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 742893360.
- What is Austin Pets Alive's website?
- http://austinpetsalive.org