Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc
Good Shepherd Rescue Texas Inc is an all-volunteer organization that provides rescue services for dogs, primarily German Shepherd dogs.
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Provides rescue services for dogs (primarily German Shepherds) found as strays, adopted from shelters, and owner surrenders. The dogs are spayed or neutered, treated for any medical conditions, and placed up for adoption through an application and observation process.
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Mission
Good Shepherd Rescue Texas Inc is an all-volunteer organization that provides rescue services for dogs, primarily German Shepherd dogs.
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGood Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc 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 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 462979845. 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 $166K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 462979845. 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.
Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc 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.
Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc has $166K 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.
Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc 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 $166K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc. 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, Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc 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.
Provides rescue services for dogs (primarily German Shepherds) found as strays, adopted from shelters, and owner surrenders. The dogs are spayed or neutered, treated for any medical conditions, and placed up for adoption through an application and observation process. Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $166K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 462979845, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
GOOD SHEPHERD RESCUE OF TEXAS INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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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 · 2013
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc
- What is Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc?
- Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dallas, United States. Provides rescue services for dogs (primarily German Shepherds) found as strays, adopted from shelters, and owner surrenders. The dogs are spayed or neutered, treated for any medical conditions, and placed up for adoption through an application and observation process.
- When was Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc founded?
- Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc?
- Gail Mitchell serves as President.
- Where is Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
- What is Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc trustworthy?
- Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc 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 Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 462979845. Registration: 46-2979845 (United States).
- What is Good Shepherd Rescue of Texas Inc's website?
- http://www.goodshepherdrescuetexas.com