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Peace of Mind Dog Rescue

EIN 27-1154816 · Pacific Grove, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Peace of Mind Dog Rescue is a resource and advocate for senior dogs and senior people on the Central Coast. We find homes for dogs whose guardians can no longer care for them and for senior dogs in shelters.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
51
Volunteers
1,700
Highest pay
$185,087, medical dir.

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: 77 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. The Peace of Mind Dog Rescue Veterinary Clinic provides veterinary care for the adoptable dogs in our foster/adoption program. The dogs receive an exam, senior blood panel, parasite screening, urinalysis, any xrays, ultrasounds, biopsies or other diagnostics needed. They then receive any necessary treatment, surgery, or a referral to a specialist as needed. The clinic also serves our Helping Paw clients (homeless or low income pet guardians) on a limited basis.
  2. $667,243 spent. Adoption Program: POMDR takes into our care dogs from animal shelters and dogs from guardians unable to care for them. Each dog gets an exam with a veterinarian including a senior blood panel, xrays and other diagnostic procedures as needed, spay/neuter and any other treatment or surgeries as needed, vaccinations and microchip. The dog is then placed in a volunteer foster home, put on our website and advertised as adoptable. The dog goes to adoption events in the community until he/she is adopted to a permanent family. We then follow up several times per year to keep track of how the dog is doing in his/her new home. POMDR has rescued 4,299 dogs in need since from October 2009 through December 31 2024. We have approximately 100 dogs in foster care at any given time.
  3. $252,525 spent. Helping Paw Program - Our Helping Paw Program provides physical assistance for people who need help caring for their dog. This may include volunteers walking the dog, transporting to a vet, groomer, or boarding, or providing temporary foster care for the dog. The goal of this program is to keep dog and guardians together for as long as possible and to prevent dogs from being surrendered to a shelter. Our Helping Paw Program also provides financial assistances needed to individuals who need financial help caring for their dog. This may be used for veterinary care, boarding, training or supplies and is paid directly to the service provider. POMDR has helped 3,177 helping paw clients keep their dogs since October 2009.

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 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 2010.

    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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