A Purposeful Rescue Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A PURPOSEFUL RESCUE IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT THAT SAVES DOGS FROM HIGH-KILL LOS ANGELES AREA SHELTERS.
- Income
- $738,862
- Spending
- $577,765
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 26.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $58,333, president
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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 26.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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
Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $577,765 spent. A PURPOSEFUL RESCUE IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT THAT SAVES DOGS FROM HIGH-KILL LOS ANGELES AREA SHELTERS.There are many amazing dogs who get overlooked, or need a little extra work or care, and we aim to give those dogs a second chance. We strongly believe that we will not adopt our way out of the problem of pet overpopulation, which is why we focus heavily on prevention and community outreach. Primarily focused on South Central Los Angeles, we promote spay and neuter and education. We rely on the hard work and dedication of our volunteers.Summary of Successes and Achievements -APR provides critically needed veterinary care to adoptable dogs, many of whom are older and require lifelong care and treatment.Our partnership with Downtown Dog Rescue and SpayforLA expands access to spay and neuter procedures for low-income households. Our Adoption Day Events at Platform 8850 Washington Blvd in Culver City are an opportunity to showcase a select group of our wonderful adoptable dogs while socializing with themAPR is a foster based organization. Our fosters, and volunteers who support them, are the backbone of what we do we can't save the overlooked, medically in-need or senior pups without them. While we find some of the most magical of dogs in our local shelters, that doesn't mean they're always ready to go right into a permanent home. The leadership, love, daily care, socialization and basic training our fosters provide prepares our dogs to transition successfully into new forever homes.Foster South LA (FSLA) is a community program created by Blue Man Dog, A Purposeful Rescue, a few dedicated shelter volunteers, and Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) that runs six shelters in LA. The goal is to alleviate some of the overcrowding in the shelters by getting medium to large dogs fostered, and then adopted. APRs annual calendar celebrates our amazing dogs. The featured dogs won a spot in the calendar through a fundraiser and were photographed by Shuttermutt Photo, the calendar sponsor. All proceeds from the sale of the calendar support A Purposeful Rescue in their ongoing efforts to save "magical unicorns". Calendars are for sale on our website.Statistics - In 2023, APR rescued 285 dogs of which 215 were adopted, while 70 were cared for by our foster volunteers In 2024, APR rescued 274 dogs of which 233 were adopted, while 41 were cared for by our foster volunteers In 2025, APR rescued 286 dogs of which 255 were adopted, while 28 were cared for by our foster volunteers (3 passed away from age/illness/quality of life)
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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