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Minnesota Basset Rescue

To rescue, renew, and rehome hounds.

Animal Welfare St Paul, MN EIN 822128908 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Minnesota Basset Rescue

Our organization provides safe, loving foster homes, proper veterinary care, and daily necessities while searching for a permanent, loving home for each dog. MNBR had 19 dogs at the beginning of 2022, rescued 155 more dogs and successfully adopted out 158 dogs after evaluating them for health or behavioral issues

Founded
Headquarters
St Paul, MN
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 2017

Mission

To rescue, renew, and rehome hounds.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.95
Program expenses$0.95 ($218,227)
95% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Minnesota Basset Rescue is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in St Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 822128908. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $234K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Minnesota Basset Rescue 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. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Minnesota Basset Rescue is located in St Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Minnesota Basset Rescue has $234K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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.

Minnesota Basset Rescue is classified as a 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 $234K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Minnesota Basset Rescue. 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.

Minnesota Basset Rescue 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. 95% 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.

Our organization provides safe, loving foster homes, proper veterinary care, and daily necessities while searching for a permanent, loving home for each dog. MNBR had 19 dogs at the beginning of 2022, rescued 155 more dogs and successfully adopted out 158 dogs after evaluating them for health or behavioral issues Minnesota Basset Rescue is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Minnesota Basset Rescue's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $234K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Minnesota Basset Rescue are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Minnesota Basset Rescue is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 822128908, 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
95% 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

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

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Leadership

AL
Alexandra Bertz
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexandra B••••
Treasurer
CH
Christine W••••
Director
DI
Dianne M•••••••
Secretary
JE
Jenell S•••••••
President
JE
Jenn W•••••
Director
JO
Jody G••••
Director
NI
Nicholas S••••••••
Director
PA
Patty S•••
Director
ST
Stephanie G••••
Vice President
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Frank the Tank is a social media sensation - WDIO.com
Oct 2025
www.wdio.com
This Week in Food News: Super Bowl Snacking - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Feb 2025
mspmag.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Bloomington Couple Earns $250,000 on "Shark Tank" - Minnesota Monthly
Nov 2019
www.minnesotamonthly.com

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Minnesota Basset Rescue This page 89 $233,652 95%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Minnesota Basset Rescue

What is Minnesota Basset Rescue?
Minnesota Basset Rescue is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Paul, United States. Our organization provides safe, loving foster homes, proper veterinary care, and daily necessities while searching for a permanent, loving home for each dog. MNBR had 19 dogs at the beginning of 2022, rescued 155 more dogs and successfully adopted out 158 dogs after evaluating them for health or behavioral issues
When was Minnesota Basset Rescue founded?
Minnesota Basset Rescue was founded in 2017.
Who leads Minnesota Basset Rescue?
Alexandra Bertz serves as Treasurer.
Where is Minnesota Basset Rescue located?
Headquartered in St Paul, United States.
What is Minnesota Basset Rescue's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Minnesota Basset Rescue trustworthy?
Minnesota Basset Rescue 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 Minnesota Basset Rescue's registration number?
IRS EIN: 822128908.
What is Minnesota Basset Rescue's website?
http://mnbassetrescue.com