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Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue Inc

EIN 36-4470790 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE IS A NONPROFIT, CHARITABLE 501(C)(3), ALL VOLUNTEER DOG RESCUE ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO RESCUE, FOSTER, REHABILITATE AND ADOPT ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND UNWANTED GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND MIXES TO PERMANENT HOMES. ALL OF GRFR'S RESCUED DOGS SPEND TIME IN FOSTER HOMES, WHICH ENABLES GRFR VOLUNTEERS TO BETTER ASSESS THE TEMPERAMENT OF EACH DOG FOR SUCCESSFUL MATCHING TO THE APPROPRIATE PERMANENT HOME. GRFR STRIVES TO PLACE THEIR DOGS IN THE APPROPRIATE HOME ENVIRONMENT AND SEVERAL INTERVIEWS ARE HELD BETWEEN THE PROSPECTIVE OWNERS AND GRFR STAFF, WHICH INCLUDES A HOME VISIT PRIOR TO PLACEMENT. AS PART OF OUR RESCUE MISSION, GRFR PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO EACH RESCUED DOG PRIOR TO ADOPTION INTO A PERMANENT HOME: SPAY OR NEUTER, VACCINATIONS, TREATMENT FOR EXISTING ILLNESS, DISEASE, OR INJURIES, AND EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE. MEDICAL COSTS CAN BE EXTRAORDINARY. SINCE 2001 GRFR HAS PLACED OVER 4590 DOGS INTO NEW HOMES. WE PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER 3 TIMES

Income
$391,736
Spending
$393,964
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
13.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $321,657 spent. We brought in 365 dogs this year needing vet care, boarding, grooming and food. This also includes adopted dog reimbursements for medical care and other expenses.
  2. $53,470 spent. Supplies for dogs, collars, leashes, adoption packets, transport fees and pull fees.
  3. printing of brochures, mailing costs, administrative and office costs

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 October 2003.

    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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