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Inky Blue Sea Companion Animal Rescue

EIN 27-4725295 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We rescue and find homes for cats, dogs, small mammals, and reptiles in New York, New Jersey and the island of Puerto Rico.

Income
$111,321
Spending
$111,321
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Highest pay
$11,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 (2)
  1. $49,085 spent. Animal Rescue & Adoptions- (Locally- NY & NJ). We work in partnership with local, and out-of-state, animal shelters to reduce the number of unwanted cats, dogs, reptiles, and small mammals surrendered every year. Our approach involves transferring them into our care and putting them up for adoption. We also rescue and rehome animals surrendered by the general public. The majority of the animals we rescue are adopted inside PETCO and PETSMART stores, which is made possible through our adoption partnerships with PETCO LOVE and PETSMART CHARITIES. Our organization operates out of three 24-hour adoption centers in NYC. Over the past 12 months, we have successfully rescued, provided veterinary care, and found homes for over 450 cats, dogs, reptiles, and small mammals.
  2. $49,085 spent. Animal Rescue & Adoptions- Puerto Rico to NYC. We work partnership with several prominent animal rescue foundations and shelters in San Juan, Puerto Rico to rescue, provide veterinary care, and transport homeless cats and dogs from the island to NYC where we help them find permanent homes. Our organization was founded with the goal of rescuing animals in Puerto Rico, and it remains a central part of our mission. The Puerto Rican pet overpopulation crisis is a major concern, with over 100,000 dogs and cats purportedly born on the island every year. Sadly, many of these animals do not survive due to overcrowded shelters, euthanasia, disease, starvation, and many other perils. To help address this issue, we believe that government municipalities should allow organizations like the ASPCA and HSUS to help spay and neuter animals aggressively. Additionally, community and government support for animal welfare on the island would make a huge impact in ameliorating this problem. We are committed to continuing our work rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats from Puerto Rico until more progress on the island is made.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.

    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 May 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 2017.

    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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