Dallas Pets Alive
To promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.
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Dallas Pets Alive! promotes and provides the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas.
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Mission
To promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dallas Pets Alive has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% 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 87% 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 (4 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 + methodologyDallas Pets Alive is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 462768869. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dallas Pets Alive's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 462768869. 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.
Dallas Pets Alive has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Dallas Pets Alive is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dallas Pets Alive has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dallas Pets Alive 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dallas 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, Dallas 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Dallas Pets Alive! promotes and provides the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas. Dallas Pets Alive is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Dallas Pets Alive are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dallas Pets Alive is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 462768869, 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.
DALLAS 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Animal advocates rush to fill growing need to keep pets fed, at home - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Join ZOS in Supporting Dallas Pets Alive (and More) at QuakeCon 2025! - The Elder Scrolls Online
Dallas pet rescue teams up with energy conference to find homes for puppies - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Pets Alive! announces merger with Humane Society of Dallas County - Preston Hollow Advocate
Plano gift wrapping event helps raise money for homeless pets - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Four Animal Rescue Groups Collaborate To Relieve Dallas Animal Services Overflow Conditions - My Sweet Charity
Little Boy Mauled by Pit Bull Bounces Back. Group Sues to Save Dog. - Dallas Observer
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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 - 45 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 · 45 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 · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dallas Pets Alive
- What is Dallas Pets Alive?
- Dallas Pets Alive is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dallas, United States. Dallas Pets Alive! promotes and provides the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas.
- When was Dallas Pets Alive founded?
- Dallas Pets Alive was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Dallas Pets Alive?
- Leslie Sans serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Dallas Pets Alive located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
- What is Dallas Pets Alive's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dallas Pets Alive trustworthy?
- Dallas Pets Alive has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Dallas Pets Alive's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 462768869.
- What is Dallas Pets Alive's website?
- http://www.dallaspetsalive.org