Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Oreos Animal Rescue

EIN 20-2558525 · Dickinson, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROTECT THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND IMPROVE THE WELL BEING OF ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS THROUGH PREVENTION, EDUCATION, INTERVENTION, PLACEMENT AND LIFELONG CARE. OREO ANIMAL RESCUE IS COMMITTED TO MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE FOR BOTH PEOPLE AND ANIMALS BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: 1.TO RESCUE ABANDONED/ABUSED PETS 2.TO NURTURE, FOSTER, SOCIALIZE AND FIND WORTHY HOMES ONCE THESE PETS ARE READY 3.TO ADHERE TO A STRICT SPAY AND NEUTER POLICY 4.TO ASSIST THE DICKINSON CITY POUND IN FINDING HOMES FOR UNCLAIMED PETS 5.TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AND POPULATION CONTROL ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE: COMPANION DOG OUTREACH PROGRAM A COMPANION DOG ALONG WITH A VOLUNTEER MAKES WEEKLY VISITS TO PEOPLE IN NURSING HOMES. THEY ALSO GO TO SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. DWCRC DOG PROGRAM WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE DAKOTA WOMEN'S CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB CENTER. THEY TAKE SOME OF OUR ADOPTABLE DOGS INTO A TRAINING PROGRAM AN

Income
$149,105
Spending
$29,631
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. CONTINUED RESCUE, MEDICAL CARE AND HOME PROCUREMENT FOR ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED PETS
  2. $26,475 spent. DISCOUNTED THE SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURE FOR 600+ ANIMALS
  3. DISCOUNTED THE SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURE FOR 600+ ANIMALS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 November 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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.