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Wags & Whiskers Pet Rescue Inc

EIN 27-2292979 · St Augustine, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Wags & Whiskers Pet Rescue is organized for pet rescue, foster and adoption, spay and neuter initiatives to reduce the overpopulation of pets, and educating the public on humane and charitable treatment of pets.

Income
$256,373
Spending
$210,671
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$28,400, president

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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, 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. $161,938 spent. CAT RESCUE AND ADOPTION. Cat and kitten adoptions were 660 in 2025 compared to 670 in 2024. Adoptable cats and kittens are fostered or stay in the cat house. There are many toys and activities to stimulate their curiosity and to help them socialize with visitors and other felines. They are spayed or neutered, tested for distemper, have recommended vaccines, and dewormed before adoption. They are treated for medical needs if deemed appropriate.
  2. $39,971 spent. Dogs and puppies are rescued and fostered in homes. There were 68 adoptions in 2025 compared with 202 in 2024. Staying in homes allows them to gain experience and training of what to expect in a home environment. They are spayed or neutered, tested for Parvo, given all recommended shots and treated for medical needs if deemed appropriate before adoption.
  3. $4,885 spent. The new program is FREE SPAY OR NEUTER VOUCHER for cats in St. Johns County, FL. There are no income guidelines. The intention of this program is to assist with overpopulation and encourage pet owners to spay or neuter their animals. The voucher is valid for one free cat spay or neuter and a rabies vaccination. There were 69 cats, 40 females and 29 males, spayed or neuter in 2025. $4,885 was paid for the voucher program in 2025.

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 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 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 August 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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