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Denver Dumb Friends League

Working with our compassionate community, we will end pet homelessness and animal suffering.

Animal Welfare Denver, CO EIN 840405254 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Denver Dumb Friends League

Humane Colorado, leading with compassion in animal welfare for 115 years. Join us in ending pet homelessness and animal suffering.

Founded
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1942

Mission

Working with our compassionate community, we will end pet homelessness and animal suffering.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D200

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($27.9 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Denver Dumb Friends League is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1910 and has been operating for 116 years. Its EIN is 840405254. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $93M in annual revenue. 122 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Denver Dumb Friends League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 92/100.

Denver Dumb Friends League is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1910 and has been active for 116 years.

Based on official tax filings, Denver Dumb Friends League has $93M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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.

Denver Dumb Friends League is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $93M in annual revenue. The organization has 122 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Denver Dumb Friends League. 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.

Denver Dumb Friends League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% 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.

Humane Colorado, leading with compassion in animal welfare for 115 years. Join us in ending pet homelessness and animal suffering. Denver Dumb Friends League is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1910.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Denver Dumb Friends League's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $93M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Denver Dumb Friends League are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 840405254, 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
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AP
Apryl Steele
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda P•••••••••••••••••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR & Director
AN
Angela K•••
VP PHILANTHROPY
AN
Ann H••••••
TREASURER
AP
Apryl S•••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
CA
Carla B•••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
CH
Chris H••••
Director
CI
Cindy B••••••••
Director
CO
Council C•••• H••••
Director
DA
Dave P•••••
Director
DA
David P•••••
Director
EM
Emily W•••••••
VICE CHAIR
ER
Erin H•••••
LEAD VETERINARIAN
HE
Heidi E••••••
Director
JA
Jana B••••••
VICE CHAIR
JA
Janice K••••••••••
BOARD CHAIR
JO
Jodi B••••••
VP COMMUNITY SERVICES
JO
John B•••••• V• F••••••
& ADMIN (AS OF NOV '23)
KA
Kate P•••
Director
KA
Katherine P•••
Director
KA
Katie P•••••
VP SHELTER OPERATIONS
KA
Katie P••••••• S••••••••
Director
KI
Kim D••
Director
KR
Kristi A•••••••
SECRETARY
LA
Laurie P•••••••
VP DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING AND EDUCATION
MA
Margaux T•••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

House Bill 1011 would push more buyers to the black market where puppy mills thrive (Opinion) - The Denver Post
Mar 2026
www.denverpost.com
Sandra Anne Bradford Obituary January 12, 2026 - Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation
Jan 2026
www.horancares.com
Form filed
$92.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
How dumb is rebranding the Denver Dumb Friends League? - Animals 24-7
Mar 2025
www.animals24-7.org
Denver Dumb Friends League rebrands with new name - Yahoo
Mar 2025
www.yahoo.com
Century-old Denver animal shelter stops calling furry friends ‘dumb’ - Denverite
Mar 2025
denverite.com
Denver Dumb Friends League is renamed after 115 years - KUSA.com
Mar 2025
www.9news.com
Dumb Friends League takes 'natural step forward,' changes name to Humane Colorado - Denver7
Mar 2025
www.denver7.com
Form filed
$25.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$25.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$28.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Surge in dogs at Denver Dumb Friends League’s Colorado shelters prompts plea for adoptions - The Denver Post
Apr 2022
www.denverpost.com
Form filed
$22.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
More Adoptable Animals At The Dumb Friends League Than They've Seen In A Decade, Cost To Adopt Adult Cats At Only $10 -
Oct 2021
www.cbsnews.com
Denver Dumb Friends League 'filled to capacity' - KUSA.com
Oct 2021
www.9news.com

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Denver Dumb Friends League This page 89 $92.9 million 1%
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

Refreshed

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 - 122 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 Denver Dumb Friends League

What is Denver Dumb Friends League?
Denver Dumb Friends League is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Denver, United States. Humane Colorado, leading with compassion in animal welfare for 115 years. Join us in ending pet homelessness and animal suffering.
When was Denver Dumb Friends League founded?
Denver Dumb Friends League was founded in 1910.
Who leads Denver Dumb Friends League?
Apryl Steele serves as President & CEO.
Where is Denver Dumb Friends League located?
Headquartered in Denver, United States.
What is Denver Dumb Friends League's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Denver Dumb Friends League trustworthy?
Denver Dumb Friends League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Denver Dumb Friends League's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840405254.
What is Denver Dumb Friends League's website?
https://humanecolorado.org/