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House Hippo Rescue

EIN 33-2168844 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOUSE HIPPO RESCUE WAS FOUNDED TO SAVE DOGS MOST AT RISK FOR EUTHANASIA, TO REMOVE BARRIERS PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM KEEPING THEIR DOGS, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR RESPONSIBLE AND COMPASSIONATE PET OWNERSHIP.

Income
$86,601
Spending
$71,716
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%

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

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 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. $66,606 spent. RESCUE, FOSTER & ADOPT: WE RESCUE ABANDONED ANDHOMELESS DOGS AND PLACE THEM IN LOVING FOSTER HOMESUNTIL THEY ARE READY TO BE ADOPTED. WE PROVIDE ANYINITIAL VETERINARY CARE,INCLUDING VACCINES ANDSPAY/NEUTER SURGERY.
  2. $1,083 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: MANY DOGS END UP IN SHELTERS BECAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL LITTERS OR BECAUSE THEIRGUARDIANS LACK THE SUPPORT OR FINANCIAL MEANS TO KEEP THEIR DOGS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE DOG GUARDIANS WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES SUCH AS LOW-COSTVACCINES AND SPAY/NEUTER, TRAINERS WHO CAN HELP WITH BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, INFORMATION ABOUT PET INSURANCE AND WHAT FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHENCHOOSING A PLAN, AND ADVICE ON HOW TO SECURE RENTAL HOUSING WITH A PET.
  3. $181 spent. EDUCATION & ADVOCACY: IT IS A STATISTICAL FACT THAT BREED DISCRIMINATORY POLICIES AND LAWS SIMPLYDO NOT WORK TO KEEP COMMUNITIES SAFER AND ONLY RESULT IN HURTING FAMILIES AND THEIR BELOVED CANINE COMPANIONS. THROUGH EDUCATION, INCLUDING STATISTICAL EVIDENCE AND RELIABLE STUDIES, WE HOPETO CHANGE THE WAY THAT PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS VIEW MALIGNED DOG BREEDS, AND HELP CREATE A WORLD IN WHICH EACH DOG IS SEEN AS AN INDIVIDUAL,REGARDLESS OF BREED.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 December 2024.

    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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