Canine Rescue of Central Pa Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CANINE RESCUE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SANCTUARY AND ASSISTANCE TO CANINES IN HELPLESS SITUATIONS. WE PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD AND VETERINARY CARE UNTIL THE DOG IS ADOPTED OR PASSES AWAY.
- Income
- $157,536
- Spending
- $82,517
- Reserves
- 59.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 41%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 59.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $73,378 spent. WE ARE A DEDICATED GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS DRIVEN BY A PASSION FOR RESCUING DOGS IN NEED. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING PERSONALIZED CARE, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED FEEDING, EXERCISE, TRAINING, AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES FOR THE DOGS IN OUR CARE. EVERY DOG IS MEDICALLY CLEARED THROUGH VACCINATIONS, SPAYING/NEUTERING, AND MICROCHIPPING. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE COMMUNITY TO FIND HOMES FOR THE DOGS FACING THE TOUGHEST CHALLENGES, SHOWING HOW EVERYONE CAN HELP SAVE LIVES. AS A CRUCIAL RESOURCE FOR DOG WARDENS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, WE RESPOND DAILY TO URGENT PLEAS FOR ASSISTANCE, WHETHER IT IS REQUESTS FOR SURRENDERS, ABANDONED, STRAY, OR ABUSED DOGS; MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THEIR LIVES. OVER 1,400 DOGS HAVE BEEN PLACED INTO PERMANENT HOMES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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