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Adopt a Rescued Friend Inc

EIN 26-2538874 · Spring, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP AS MANY FORGOTTEN, BROKEN AND NEGLECTED DOGS FIND A LOVING HOME AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE. WILLINGLY VOLUNTEERING OUR TIME, BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE REHABILITATED AND GIVEN A CHANCE AT HAPPINESS. NO BREED IS TURNED AWAY. NO CASE IS TOO SEVERE. WE ARE THEIR HEALING HANDS. THEIR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT

Income
$134,894
Spending
$98,846
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 73%
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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 19 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 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 (5)
  1. $94,570 spent. AARF'S PURPOSE IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND "RE-HOME" HOMELESS CANINES.
  2. AARF, ALONG WITH CERTIFIED TRAINERS, TRANSFORM AND RESTORE HEALTH TO ANIMALS THAT ARE OTHERWISE NOT "ADOPTABLE".
  3. AARF PROVIDES VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE TO PETS WHOSE OWNERS ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD VACCINATIONS, STERILIZATIONS, OR MEDICATIONS FOR THEIR PETS.
  4. $4,276 spent. OUR ADOPTION PROCESS: ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND, INC. UTILIZES AN APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS THAT ALLOWS US TO ENSURE THAT THE DOG CHOSEN IS A GOOD MATCH FOR THE ADOPTING FAMILY. EVERY ADOPTION REQUIRES AN APPLICATION, VERIFICATION AND CONTRACT FOR EACH DOG/PUPPY. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO FOLLOW UP(S) WITH THE ADOPTING FAMILY (PHONE CALL, EMAIL, OR HOME VISIT). DEPENDING ON DOG AND/OR BREED THERE IS A POSSIBLE HOME INSPECTION PRIOR TO APPROVAL. PUPPIES THAT ARE 4 MONTHS OR YOUNGER WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR ADOPTION OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSTON AREA. SPAY/NEUTER OF ANY RESCUE ANIMAL IS REQUIRED BY TEXAS STATE LAW. CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD OFTEN ARE NOT A GOOD MATCH FOR OUR PUPPIES AND DOGS. IN ORDER TO PROTECT BOTH, YOUR CHILD AND OUR RESCUED DOGS/PUPPIES FROM HARM, WE SELDOM IF EVER ADOPT TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUESTBOOK AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. WE LOVE HEARING HOW OUR RESCUES ARE DOING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST ANY AND ALL UPDATES TO OUR GUESTBOOK. FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON A KURANDA BED AND A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO HELP OUR RESCUES, PLEASE CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW.
  5. OUR ADOPTION PROCESS: ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND, INC. UTILIZES AN APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS THAT ALLOWS US TO ENSURE THAT THE DOG CHOSEN IS A GOOD MATCH FOR THE ADOPTING FAMILY. EVERY ADOPTION REQUIRES AN APPLICATION, VERIFICATION AND CONTRACT FOR EACH DOG/PUPPY. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO FOLLOW UP(S) WITH THE ADOPTING FAMILY (PHONE CALL, EMAIL, OR HOME VISIT). DEPENDING ON DOG AND/OR BREED THERE IS A POSSIBLE HOME INSPECTION PRIOR TO APPROVAL. PUPPIES THAT ARE 4 MONTHS OR YOUNGER WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR ADOPTION OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSTON AREA. SPAY/NEUTER OF ANY RESCUE ANIMAL IS REQUIRED BY TEXAS STATE LAW. CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD OFTEN ARE NOT A GOOD MATCH FOR OUR PUPPIES AND DOGS. IN ORDER TO PROTECT BOTH, YOUR CHILD AND OUR RESCUED DOGS/PUPPIES FROM HARM, WE SELDOM IF EVER ADOPT TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUESTBOOK AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. WE LOVE HEARING HOW OUR RESCUES ARE DOING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST ANY AND ALL UPDATES TO OUR GUESTBOOK. FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON A KURANDA BED AND A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO HELP OUR RESCUES, PLEASE CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW.

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 December 2009.

    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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