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Dog Star Rescue Inc

EIN 46-4712372 · Canton, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO GUIDE STRAY, ABANDONED, SHELTER, AND OWNER-SURRENDER DOGS OF ALL BREEDS AND AGES TO QUALIFIED, CARING, LIFELONG HOMES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$708,592
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
0
Volunteers
450

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (2)
  1. $529,093 spent. DOG STAR RESCUE, INC. (DSR) IS A NONPROFIT, VOLUNTEER-RUN DOG RESCUE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2014 DEDICATED TO GUIDING STRAY, ABANDONED, SHELTER, AND OWNER-SURRENDER DOGS OF ALL BREEDS AND AGES TO QUALIFIED, CARING, LIFELONG HOMES. BASED IN BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT, DSR WORKS CLOSELY WITH SHELTERS IN THE SOUTH AND NEW ENGLAND STATES TO RESCUE AS MANY DOGS AS POSSIBLE, WITH THE AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. DOG STAR MATCHES DOGS WITH QUALIFIED ADOPTORS AND EDUCATES THEM ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND COSTS OF PROVIDING A LOVING HOME TO RESCUED DOGS. DOG STAR PROVIDES NECESSARY BEHAVIOR SUPPORT AND MEDICAL CARE WHICH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT ALWAYS LIMITED TO SPAYING AND NEUTERING SERVICES FOR RESCUED DOGS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF TEAMS, INCLUDING INTAKE, TRANSPORT, FUNDRAISING, ADOPTION EVENTS, FOSTERING, MARKETING, SCREENING, AND BEHAVIOR CLINICS, DOG STAR OFFERS MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. DOG STAR ALSO RUNS "FULL BOWLS BY DOG STAR", OUR COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER- POWERED PET PANTRY. THIS NEW PROGRAM SUPPORTS LOW AND FIXED-INCOME FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A WEEK'S WORTH OF DOG FOOD, PLUS THE OCCASIONAL TREAT OR TOY, COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. DOG STAR RESCUE, INC. (DSR) IS A NONPROFIT, VOLUNTEER-RUN DOG RESCUE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2014 DEDICATED TO GUIDING STRAY, ABANDONED, SHELTER, AND OWNER-SURRENDER DOGS OF ALL BREEDS AND AGES TO QUALIFIED, CARING, LIFELONG HOMES. BASED IN BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT, DSR WORKS CLOSELY WITH SHELTERS IN THE SOUTH AND NEW ENGLAND STATES TO RESCUE AS MANY DOGS AS POSSIBLE, WITH THE AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. DOG STAR MATCHES DOGS WITH QUALIFIED ADOPTORS AND EDUCATES THEM ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND COSTS OF PROVIDING A LOVING HOME TO RESCUED DOGS. DOG STAR PROVIDES NECESSARY BEHAVIOR SUPPORT AND MEDICAL CARE WHICH INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT ALWAYS LIMITED TO SPAYING AND NEUTERING SERVICES FOR RESCUED DOGS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF TEAMS, INCLUDING INTAKE, TRANSPORT, FUNDRAISING, ADOPTION EVENTS, FOSTERING, MARKETING, SCREENING, AND BEHAVIOR CLINICS, DOG STAR OFFERS MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. DOG STAR ALSO RUNS "FULL BOWLS BY DOG STAR", OUR COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER- POWERED PET PANTRY. THIS NEW PROGRAM SUPPORTS LOW AND FIXED-INCOME FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A WEEK'S WORTH OF DOG FOOD, PLUS THE OCCASIONAL TREAT OR TOY, COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE.
  2. $924 spent. DOG STAR 4 VETS (DS4V) IS A DSR PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THOSE WHO PROTECT AND SERVE, WHETHER IN OUR COMMUNITIES OR ABROAD. VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND FIRST RESPONDERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MATCHMAKING SERVICES TO FIND THE PERFECT RESCUE DOG BASED ON THE FAMILIY'S LIFESTYLE, HOME ENVIRONMENT, AND PERSONALITY. QUALIFIED ADOPTERS RECEIVE REDUCED ADOPTION FEES AND A TRAINING STIPEND.

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 September 2014.

    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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