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Guardians of Rescue Inc

Guardians of Rescue is an animal welfare organization taking on some of the most difficult challenges like Dog Fighting, Puppy Mills, Hoarders and unspeakable forms of Animal Abuse …

Animal Welfare Hauppauge, NY EIN: 274205517 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Guardians of Rescue Inc

Support for animals and animal organizations

Founded
Headquarters
Hauppauge, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
4 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

Guardians of Rescue is an animal welfare organization taking on some of the most difficult challenges like Dog Fighting, Puppy Mills, Hoarders and unspeakable forms of Animal Abuse and Cruelty and Disaster Response. Our grass roots organization can respond quickly and effectively to crisis around the country. We support our troops overseas by providing rescue for the animals the find overseas transporting them to the USA for them. Guardians of Rescue provides outdoor shelters for animals who have no other possible options. this is the best that can be done in bad situations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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Operating countries (4)
Bahamas Jordan South Korea United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.81%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.5% of total expenses ($136,299 of $1,006,806).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Guardians of Rescue Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 85% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 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

Guardians of Rescue Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hauppauge, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 274205517. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $987K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Guardians of Rescue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 274205517. 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.

Guardians of Rescue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% 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.

Guardians of Rescue Inc is located in Hauppauge, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Guardians of Rescue Inc has $987K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Guardians of Rescue 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 medium organization. It has $987K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Guardians of Rescue Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Guardians of Rescue 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). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $987K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Guardians of Rescue Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Guardians of Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274205517, 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
$100K-$1M
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RO
Robert M••••••
President

Officers & trustees (6)

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

Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Arctic Guardians Rescue 6 Snowmachiners at College Glacier - nationalguard.mil
Jan 2024
www.nationalguard.mil
Arctic Guardians Rescue 3 Boaters on Kuskokwim River - nationalguard.mil
Jan 2024
www.nationalguard.mil
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Arctic Guardians Rescue Plane Crash Victim at Totek Lake - nationalguard.mil
Aug 2023
www.nationalguard.mil
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: James Gunn Reveals a Key Character's Fate - IGN Southeast Asia
May 2023
sea.ign.com
Did Peter Quill Die in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Explained - Epicstream
May 2023
epicstream.com
There's a New Character in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'—and Comics Fans Will Recognize Her - The Mary Sue
May 2023
www.themarysue.com
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Arctic Guardians rescue 3 boaters on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel - Alaska Army National Guard (.mil)
Oct 2022
ak.ng.mil
Arctic Guardians rescue 3 boaters on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel - spaceforce.mil
Oct 2022
www.spaceforce.mil
'Our Christmas miracle': Mandurah Estuary Guardians rescue dolphin calf in 40 degree heat - Mandurah Mail
Jan 2022
www.mandurahmail.com.au
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Smithtown's Guardians Of Rescue Creates Cattery For Feral Felines - Patch
Oct 2021
patch.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 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 · 2011
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Guardians of Rescue Inc

What is Guardians of Rescue Inc?
Guardians of Rescue Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hauppauge, United States. Support for animals and animal organizations
When was Guardians of Rescue Inc founded?
Guardians of Rescue Inc was founded in 2011.
Who leads Guardians of Rescue Inc?
Robert Misseri serves as President.
Where is Guardians of Rescue Inc located?
Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, United States. The charity operates in 4 countries.
What is Guardians of Rescue Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Guardians of Rescue Inc trustworthy?
Guardians of Rescue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Guardians of Rescue Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 274205517.
What is Guardians of Rescue Inc's website?
http://guardiansofrescue.org