Denver Dumb Friends League
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Humane Colorado, leading with compassion in animal welfare for 115 years. Join us in ending pet homelessness and animal suffering.
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Working with our compassionate community, we will end pet homelessness and animal suffering.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDenver 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE 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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NeutralHouse Bill 1011 would push more buyers to the black market where puppy mills thrive (Opinion) - The Denver Post
Sandra Anne Bradford Obituary January 12, 2026 - Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation
How dumb is rebranding the Denver Dumb Friends League? - Animals 24-7
Denver Dumb Friends League rebrands with new name - Yahoo
Century-old Denver animal shelter stops calling furry friends ‘dumb’ - Denverite
Denver Dumb Friends League is renamed after 115 years - KUSA.com
Dumb Friends League takes 'natural step forward,' changes name to Humane Colorado - Denver7
Surge in dogs at Denver Dumb Friends League’s Colorado shelters prompts plea for adoptions - The Denver Post
More Adoptable Animals At The Dumb Friends League Than They've Seen In A Decade, Cost To Adopt Adult Cats At Only $10 - CBS News
Denver Dumb Friends League 'filled to capacity' - KUSA.com
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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/