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Dogs on Death Row

To save dogs from being euthanized

Animal Welfare Canton, GA EIN: 205530700 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Dogs on Death Row

To provide sponsorship for the care and keeping of dogs, either at shelters or in foster homes, that have not been adopted.

Founded
Headquarters
Canton, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

To save dogs from being euthanized

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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)
$0.86
Program$0.86

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dogs on Death Row has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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

Dogs on Death Row is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Canton, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205530700. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $97K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dogs on Death Row's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 205530700. 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.

Dogs on Death Row has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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.

Dogs on Death Row is located in Canton, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dogs on Death Row has $97K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dogs on Death Row 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 small organization. It has $97K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dogs on Death Row. 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, Dogs on Death Row 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). 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.

To provide sponsorship for the care and keeping of dogs, either at shelters or in foster homes, that have not been adopted. Dogs on Death Row is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $97K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Dogs on Death Row are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dogs on Death Row is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205530700, 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
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

KA
Karen T•••••
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Two dogs on death row find hope in a last-minute miracle - Wamiz.co.uk
Mar 2026
wamiz.co.uk
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Rescuer Says Flight To Save 27 Dogs Destined For Death Row Was Best Day Of her Life - Patch
Oct 2021
patch.com
Dogs ‘on death row’ after baits used to control Australian mouse plague poison pets - The Guardian
Apr 2021
www.theguardian.com
52 dogs on death row need help - Digicast Negros
Feb 2021
digicastnegros.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Dogs ‘on death row’ up for adoption in Bulacan pound - Inquirer.net
Oct 2020
newsinfo.inquirer.net
Vegan Non-Profit Develops Inmate Adoption Program to Rescue Dogs From Death Row - livekindly.com
May 2019
www.livekindly.com
Photographer Shoots Portraits of Shelter Dogs on Death Row - PetaPixel
Jul 2012
petapixel.com

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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 - 21 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
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 officers on file
  • 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 · 2006
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dogs on Death Row

What is Dogs on Death Row?
Dogs on Death Row is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Canton, United States. To provide sponsorship for the care and keeping of dogs, either at shelters or in foster homes, that have not been adopted.
When was Dogs on Death Row founded?
Dogs on Death Row was founded in 2006.
Who leads Dogs on Death Row?
Karen Talbot serves as President.
Where is Dogs on Death Row located?
Headquartered in Canton, GA, United States.
What is Dogs on Death Row's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Dogs on Death Row trustworthy?
Dogs on Death Row has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Dogs on Death Row's registration number?
IRS EIN: 205530700.
What is Dogs on Death Row's website?
http://www.dodr.org