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Young at Heart Pet Rescue Inc

EIN 20-2476194 · Woodstock, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YOUNG AT HEART'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SENIOR DOGS AND CATS WITH A SAFE HAVEN TO ENSURE THEY LIVE WITH COMFORT, COMPASSION AND COMPANIONSHIP IN THEIR GOLDEN YEARS THROUGH RESCUE, FOSTER, ADOPTION, AND SANCTUARY.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
26
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$134,291, veterinarian

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (2)
  1. $1.3 million spent. ADOPTION PROGRAM: YOUNG AT HEART RESCUES "SENIOR" DOGS AND CATS AGED 7 YEARS AND OLDER FROM TRADITIONAL SHELTERS AND OTHER SIUTATIONS WHERE THEY ARE IN DANGER OF BEING EUTHANIZED SIMPLY DUE TO THEIR AGE. YOUNG AT HEART PROVIDES THOSE SENIOR PETS WITH ALL OF THE VETERINARY CARE THAT THEY NEED TO ENJOY THEIR GOLDEN YEARS IN COMFORT. WE PROVDIE FOOD, SHELTER, AND CARE FOR PETS IN OUR PROGRAM WITHOUT ANY TIME LIMIT ON HOW LONG AN ANIMAL IS IN OUR CARE. YOUNG AT HEART'S ADOPTION PROGRAM OFFERS FULLY VETTED SENIOR DOGS AND CATS AGED 7 YEARS OR OLDER FOR ADOPTION TO APPROVED ADOPTERS. YOUNG AT HEART CARES FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 SENIOR PETS AT OUR CAGE-FREE ADOPTION CENTER WITH AN ADDITIONAL 40-50 SENIOR PETS CARED FOR IN FOSTER AND SANCTUARY HOMES.
  2. $94,548 spent. SANCTUARY PROGRAM: YOUNG AT HEART'S SANCTUARY PROGRAM ALLOWS SENIOR PETS WITH END-OF-LIFE MEDICAL ISSUES TO ENJOY THE LOVE OF A FAMILY DURING THEIR FINAL DAYS, WHILE YOUNG AT HEART COVERS ALL MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR THE SANCTUARY PET. THESE DOGS AND CATS RECEIVE ALL THE MEDICAL SUPPORT, LOVE, AND ATTENTION THEY NEED TO ENJOY THE REST OF THEIR LIVES, CARED FOR BY THEIR SANCTUARY HOMES AND FINANCIALLY SUPORTED BY YOUNG AT HEART.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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