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Animal House Project

EIN 23-3098089 · Pottstown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ANIMAL HOUSE PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO OFFER COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE ANIMALS. THIS INCLUDES RESCUING, ADOPTING, AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE AND FOOD. THROUGH DEDICATED EFFORTS, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, WE ARE SHAPING A FUTURE WHERE EVERY COMPANION ANIMAL FINDS A NURTURING HOME FREE FROM MISTREATMENT AND HUNGER AND RECEIVES THE DEVOTED CARE THEY DESERVE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF AT-RISK ANIMALS AND THEIR DEDICATED FAMILIES, ENSURING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THESE CHERISHED COMPANIONS.

Income
$782,700
Spending
$720,357
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
70

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $77,884 spent. SINCE 2010, ANIMAL HOUSE PROJECT HAS OPERATED THE COMPANION PET FOOD PANTRY SERVING THE TRI-COUNTY AREA OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DONATED PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, INCLUDING SENIORS, VETERANS, SINGLE PARENTS, MEDICALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUAL, AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. TO ADDRESS DECLINING DONATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED A PET RETAIL STORE TO STRENGTHEN MANUFACTURER PARTNERSHIPS AND ENSURE A STABLE SUPPLY CHAIN. IN 2024 WITH THE SUPPORT OF 70 VOLUNTEERS, THE PANTRY DISTRIBUTED 90,542 POUNDS OF PET FOOD AND 20,859 POUNDS OF LITTER, ASSISTING 3,348 COMPANION ANIMALS. SINCE INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 5.4 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD AND SERVICES TO FAMILIES, RESCUES, AND DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS THROUGHOUT EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. SINCE 2010, ANIMAL HOUSE PROJECT HAS OPERATED THE COMPANION PET FOOD PANTRY SERVING THE TRI-COUNTY AREA OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DONATED PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES LIVING BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, INCLUDING SENIORS, VETERANS, SINGLE PARENTS, MEDICALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUAL, AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. TO ADDRESS DECLINING DONATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED A PET RETAIL STORE TO STRENGTHEN MANUFACTURER PARTNERSHIPS AND ENSURE A STABLE SUPPLY CHAIN. IN 2024 WITH THE SUPPORT OF 70 VOLUNTEERS, THE PANTRY DISTRIBUTED 90,542 POUNDS OF PET FOOD AND 20,859 POUNDS OF LITTER, ASSISTING 3,348 COMPANION ANIMALS. SINCE INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 5.4 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD AND SERVICES TO FAMILIES, RESCUES, AND DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS THROUGHOUT EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
  2. $150,356 spent. THE SAFEHAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM OPERATES A FULL-SCALE RESCUE, REHOME, AND SANCTUARY PROGRAM IN NORTHEAST TEXAS, DEDICATED TO LARGE-BREED DOGS. THE PROGRAM LEASES TWO ACRES FROM A LEGACY RANCH AND MANAGES ALL UTILITIES AND OPERATING COSTS WHILE PROVIDING FULL MEDICAL CARE INCLUDING SPAY/NEUTER, HEARTWORM TESTING AND PREVENTION, VACCINATIONS, TRAINING, BOARDING, AND FOOD. IN 2023 SAFEHAVEN PLACED 90 DOGS IN LOVING HOMES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA; IN 2024, 67 DOGS WERE SUCCESSFULLY REHOMED. OVERFLOW HOUSING IS MANAGED THROUGH THREE OFFSITE PARTNER FACILITIES, ENSURING EVERY ANIMAL RECEIVES PROPER CARE UNTIL ADOPTION OR SANCTUARY PLACEMENT.
  3. $122,281 spent. SINCE 2016, ANIMAL HOUSE PROJECT HAS OPERATED THE RESCUE PET FOOD PANTRY TO SUPPLY DONATED PET FOOD TO SMALLER 501(C)(3) DOG AND CAT RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES DONATIONS THAT CANNOT BE ALLOCATED TO COMPANION PET FOOD PANTRY, ENSURING THAT ALL USABLE FOOD BENEFITS ANIMALS IN NEED. IN 2024, DONOR GUIDELINES INCREASED THE ANNUAL REVENUE THRESHOLD FOR PARTICIPATING RESCUES TO UNDER 250,000, ALLOWING ADDITIONAL GROUPS TO QUALIFY FOR SUPPORT. DURING 2024, THE PROGRAM ASSISTED 50 RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS, HELPING THEM REDUCE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AND IMPROVE ANIMAL CARE. PARTICIPATION IS PROJECTED TO GROW IN 2025 WITH THE ADDITION OF A NEW OUTREACH PROGRAM EXPANDING ACCESS TO FOOD DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES.
  4. $334,242 spent. ON JANUARY 1, 2024, ANIMAL HOUSE PROJECT LAUNCHED A NEW INITIATIVE BY ACQUIRING A PET RETAIL STORE TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABILITY AND EXPAND PROGRAM SERVICES. THIS OPPORTUNITY ADDRESSED DECLINING FOOD DONATIONS AND SERVED THREE PURPOSES: 1. ESTABLISHING DIRECT RELATIONSHIPS WITH PET FOOD MANUFACTURES, ALLOWING THE PROPERTY TO RECEIVE LARGER DONATION QUANTITIES FOR ITS PANTRIES THROUGH RETAIL PURCHASE AGREEMENTS. 2. OFFERING LOW-COST VACCINES TO PANTRY CLIENTS, RESCUES, AND THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE VETERINARY CARE. 3. PROVIDING KENNEL SPACE TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF DOGS NORTH FOR PLACEMENT INTO PERMANENT HOMES. TWO OF THE THREE GOALS WERE FULLY REALIZED: MANUFACTURER PARTNERSHIPS AND LOW-COST VACCINE SERVICES CREATING BOTH A NEW COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND REVENUE SUPPORT STREAM. THROUGH THIS EXPANSION, ANIMAL HOUSE PROJECT ALSO BECAME THE OPERATOR OF A SMALL-TO MEDIUM-BREED DOG RESCUE, INCLUDING PUPPY PLACEMENTS, FURTHER ENHANCING ITS MISSION TO SAVE LIVES AND SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP.
  5. ON JANUARY 1, 2024, ANIMAL HOUSE PROJECT LAUNCHED A NEW INITIATIVE BY ACQUIRING A PET RETAIL STORE TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABILITY AND EXPAND PROGRAM SERVICES. THIS OPPORTUNITY ADDRESSED DECLINING FOOD DONATIONS AND SERVED THREE PURPOSES: 1. ESTABLISHING DIRECT RELATIONSHIPS WITH PET FOOD MANUFACTURES, ALLOWING THE PROPERTY TO RECEIVE LARGER DONATION QUANTITIES FOR ITS PANTRIES THROUGH RETAIL PURCHASE AGREEMENTS. 2. OFFERING LOW-COST VACCINES TO PANTRY CLIENTS, RESCUES, AND THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE VETERINARY CARE. 3. PROVIDING KENNEL SPACE TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF DOGS NORTH FOR PLACEMENT INTO PERMANENT HOMES. TWO OF THE THREE GOALS WERE FULLY REALIZED: MANUFACTURER PARTNERSHIPS AND LOW-COST VACCINE SERVICES CREATING BOTH A NEW COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND REVENUE SUPPORT STREAM. THROUGH THIS EXPANSION, ANIMAL HOUSE PROJECT ALSO BECAME THE OPERATOR OF A SMALL-TO MEDIUM-BREED DOG RESCUE, INCLUDING PUPPY PLACEMENTS, FURTHER ENHANCING ITS MISSION TO SAVE LIVES AND SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 March 2012.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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