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Unleash the Paws

EIN 33-2747078 · Tyler, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Animal rescue nonprofit dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of abandoned, neglected, and injured animals. The organization provides direct care, veterinary treatment, and adoption services to improve animal welfare and reduce euthanasia rates. It also supports community animal welfare through education, outreach, and assistance programs. Funding is obtained through donations, fundraising campaigns, and online media content that supports the care and housing of rescued animals.

Income
$84,596
Spending
$78,730
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • 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.

  • 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. $67,747 spent. OUR ADOPTION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND PLACEMENT OF ABANDONED, NEGLECTED, AND INJURED ANIMALS INTO PERMANENT HOMES. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY CARE INCLUDING VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, AND NECESSARY MEDICAL TREATMENT PRIOR TO ADOPTION. EACH ANIMAL IS BEHAVIORALLY EVALUATED TO SUPPORT APPROPRIATE MATCHING AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM PLACEMENT SUCCESS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, WE SUCCESSFULLY PLACED OVER 100 DOGS AND CATS INTO ADOPTIVE HOMES, ENSURING EACH PLACEMENT WAS CAREFULLY SCREENED TO PROMOTE STABILITY AND LIFELONG CARE.
  2. $8,624 spent. OUR TRANSPORT PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE SAFE RELOCATION OF RESCUED ANIMALS TO FOSTER HOMES, VETERINARY PARTNERS, AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AS NEEDED. OPERATING IN TEXAS, WHERE SHELTERS AND RESCUE SYSTEMS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY OVERWHELMED BY THE VOLUME OF ANIMALS IN NEED, WE ARE ABLE TO EXPAND OUR LIFESAVING CAPACITY BY PLACING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF OUR ANIMALS INTO OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIVE HOMES AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS ALLOWS US TO MOVE ANIMALS MORE EFFICIENTLY INTO APPROPRIATE CARE SETTINGS WHERE ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES MAY BE GREATER. TRANSPORT SERVICES INCLUDE COORDINATION, LOGISTICS, AND THE SAFE MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS REQUIRING URGENT PLACEMENT, MEDICAL CARE, OR TRANSFER TO RESCUE PARTNERS. THIS PROGRAM PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN INCREASING LIFESAVING OUTCOMES, REDUCING SHELTER OVERCROWDING, AND IMPROVING ADOPTION ACCESS BEYOND OUR IMMEDIATE REGION.
  3. $1,073 spent. OUR VIDEO PRODUCTION PROGRAM IS A CORE PART OF OUR ADOPTION STRATEGY. WE CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED VIDEOS FOR EACH ANIMAL IN OUR CARE THAT HIGHLIGHT BEHAVIOR, PERSONALITY, AND DAILY TEMPERAMENT. THESE VIDEOS ARE USED TO INCREASE ADOPTION VISIBILITY, IMPROVE MATCHING ACCURACY, AND SUPPORT MORE INFORMED ADOPTION DECISIONS. BY PROVIDING TRANSPARENT INSIGHT INTO EACH ANIMAL, THIS PROGRAM HELPS REDUCE RETURNS AND INCREASE SUCCESSFUL LONG-TERM PLACEMENTS. MEDIA CONTENT IS ALSO USED TO SUPPORT FUNDRAISING AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS THAT SUSTAIN RESCUE OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION, ONLINE MEDIA PLATFORMS GENERATE REVENUE THROUGH VIEWERSHIP, WHICH IS USED TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE MEDICAL CARE, HOUSING, AND ONGOING NEEDS OF THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE.

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 November 6, 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 January 2025.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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