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Canine Angels Inc

EIN 27-4899530 · Little River, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To rescue dogs from our local humane societies train them to become working service dogs and place them with local disabled veterans first responders and autistic children to improve their lives. Our dogs are trained to mitigate both physical and psychological disabilities including PTSD and TBI. Our mission is to return to our clients some of the freedom they lost while defending that of all Americans and give disabled children a chance to become independent and acquire necessary social skills.

Income
$188,945
Spending
$286,407
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

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 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $25,000 spent. Phil a Vietnam War veteran has endured 40 years of PTSD and the deteriorating effects of exposure to Agent Orange resulting in permanent wheelchair use due to leg deterioration. We have trained a German Shepherd named ZOEY to be his service dog. Zoey assists Phil in transitioning in and out of bed his wheelchair and his vehicle. She retrieves his medications and various items like his phone slippers and keys upon request. With Zoeys help Phil now confidently ventures out of his home regularly experiencing newfound independence and security.
  2. $23,500 spent. Derek was 15 years old when he was physically molested by a neighbor in Virginia. He and his mother had to sell their home and move away to Myrtle Beach to start anew. Despite intensive psychiatric help Derek stole his mothers handgun brought it to school and threatened to commit suicide in his classroom. The teacher was a combat veteran and talked Derek down. He was expelled and not allowed into any other school for obvious reasons. I contacted his mother about a service dog for him and Derek and I began 6 months of intensive training. This was life-saving for him as he not only learned how to handle HARPER but also how to maintain patience determination focus as well as how to master social skills. The experience took him out of his depths and into a high point in his young life. All credit to his loving and attentive service dog Harper. Derek attained his high school diploma and is now enrolled in the Myrtle Beach Junior Fire Department program.
  3. $23,000 spent. Joseph is a 7 year old boy with moderate to severe autism which has interfered with his development his ability to function in school and his family relationships. After 2 years of therapy and medications neither of which was effective his mom contacted Canine Angels. Joseph is very intelligent and high-functioning when focused and we matched him with COOPER a highly trained service dog. Joseph changed for the better almost instantly having his companion with him 24 7. Joseph learned all the proper commands and became responsible controlled and patient to a level he never before displayed Joseph now attends school with Cooper and is flourishing.
  4. Part VI Line 11b. Board mnembers receiverd in person copies of the form 990 before submission
  5. Part VI line 19 These were made available both on request and at any time on the website of the Secretary of State of South Carolina
  6. Part 1 line 6 volunteers. volunteer services include subsidiary dog training maintenance and cleaning of crates kennels floors etc. running errands required by the charity attending presentations meetings and groups to represent Canine Angels driving to deliver and pick up dogs as required,
  7. $132,884 spent. In addition to the 3 major projects we also trained and certified 15 service dogs for SC disabled veterans and children with autism

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 April 2011.

    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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