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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
90/100 · 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
major

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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Denver Dumb Friends League with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1910, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% 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
  • 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 has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $93M in annual revenue. 122 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Denver Dumb Friends League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840405254. 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.

Denver Dumb Friends League 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 81% 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.

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 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Denver Dumb Friends League 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 major 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Denver Dumb Friends League 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 81% 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.

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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1910.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
81% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
426

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

AP
Apryl S•••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

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
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 animal charity changes name - The Denver Post
Mar 2025
www.denverpost.com
Dumb Friends League takes 'natural step forward,' changes name to Humane Colorado - Denver7
Mar 2025
www.denver7.com
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
Introducing Humane Colorado: Denver Dumb Friends League is renamed after 115 years - KUSA.com
Mar 2025
www.9news.com
Denver Dumb Friends League is renamed after 115 years - KUSA.com
Mar 2025
www.9news.com
Denver Dumb Friends League rebrands with new name - KDVR
Mar 2025
kdvr.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

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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 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
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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 122 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 · 1910
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, CO, United States.
What is Denver Dumb Friends League's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Denver Dumb Friends League trustworthy?
Denver Dumb Friends League 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 Denver Dumb Friends League's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840405254.
What is Denver Dumb Friends League's website?
https://humanecolorado.org/