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My Dog Eats First

Purpose shall include providing food, supplies, veterinary assistance, shelter, care, andpossible rehoming to the pets of individuals that are homeless or in process of losing their primary abode.

My Dog Eats First Inc

Animal Welfare Saint Petersburg, FL EIN 464799822 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About My Dog Eats First

Our mission is to provide pet food, supplies, basic vaccinations and spay/neuter services for the pets of the homeless in Louisville, KY.

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Petersburg, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Purpose shall include providing food, supplies, veterinary assistance, shelter, care, andpossible rehoming to the pets of individuals that are homeless or in process of losing their primary abode.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D99

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 92

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

My Dog Eats First is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Saint Petersburg, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 464799822. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $34K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

My Dog Eats First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.

My Dog Eats First is located in Saint Petersburg, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, My Dog Eats First has $34K 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.

My Dog Eats First 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 micro organization. It has $34K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for My Dog Eats First. 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.

My Dog Eats First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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 mission is to provide pet food, supplies, basic vaccinations and spay/neuter services for the pets of the homeless in Louisville, KY. My Dog Eats First is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: My Dog Eats First's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $34K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to My Dog Eats First are generally tax-deductible in the United States. My Dog Eats First is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464799822, 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
$10K-$100K
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Betheny Buster
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Becky W•••
Board Member
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Bethany B•••••
Executive Director
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Betheny B•••••
Executive Director
CA
Carolyn H•••••••
Vice President
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Leslie H•••••••
Board Member
MA
Marilyn M•••••••
Secretary
WI
William W•••
Board Member
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
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$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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My Dog Eats First This page 75 $33,664 -
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Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 My Dog Eats First

What is My Dog Eats First?
My Dog Eats First is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Petersburg, United States. Our mission is to provide pet food, supplies, basic vaccinations and spay/neuter services for the pets of the homeless in Louisville, KY.
When was My Dog Eats First founded?
My Dog Eats First was founded in 2014.
Who leads My Dog Eats First?
Betheny Buster serves as Executive Director.
Where is My Dog Eats First located?
Headquartered in Saint Petersburg, United States.
What is My Dog Eats First's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is My Dog Eats First trustworthy?
My Dog Eats First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 My Dog Eats First's registration number?
IRS EIN: 464799822.
What is My Dog Eats First's website?
http://www.mydogeatsfirst.org