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Arf-Anage Dog Rescue

EIN 47-4390147 · Maricopa, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We are a Non profit Dog Rescue. All vetting, housing, Rehab and adoption. No Mom left Behind. We participate in the Last Litter program, helping to fix and vaccinate other people's animals. We rescue E Listed dogs, Parvo Puppies, Bottle babies, and Pregnant dogs from MCACC and Owners.

Income
$475,929
Spending
$491,802
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
89

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

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    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, 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 (12)
  1. $194,348 spent. Vetting: Spay, neuter, vaccines, Ilnesses, Injuries, Surgeries, exams, etc @ North Phoenix Animal Clinic, Trusted Paws, Dr Kelly's, Palm Glen Animal Hospital, VCA ER, and Alta Vista. Services do not include other vetting that is stated in other programs
  2. $8,761 spent. E Listed Dogs from MCACC not including Parvo or Pregnant. We rescued 36 Adults dogs from the elist. Expenses include Medications for severe Upper Respiratory, Dr Visits, and orthopedic Surgeries (2). Expenses include waived fees to original foster for 19 dogs. Also providing kennels, food and other supplies as needed.
  3. $8,981 spent. Pregnant Dogs from MCACC, , Owner surrender, and Last Litter, meaning we keep the puppies and vet the mom. She is then returned to owner. Included are 2 Emergency C sections, Meds for Upper Respiratory, and supplies for Mom and pups. Puppy pens, pools, pads etc.
  4. $24,172 spent. Transportation: Cost of Vehicles, Maintenance, gas, repairs, etc
  5. $76,717 spent. Dog Ranch Expenses: Building New enclosures, Pest Control, Training, Maintenance of Buildings, Shades, Medicines, Supplies, Tools, Utilities, Building Materials
  6. $13,457 spent. Parvo Puppies: We rescued 48 parvo positive pups. The parvo ward was on quarantine for 6 months due to distemper and canine corona Virus. pups from MCACC. Supplies include Lactated Ringers for sub q fluids, puppy pads, puppy pens, crates, baby food, Medications, such as Cerenia, Albon, panacur, Antibiotics, and others as prescribed.
  7. $12,120 spent. Bottle Babies: We take in bottle baby puppies from other rescues, owner surrender, MCACC, . Supplies include Breeders Edge formula, puppy pads, bottles, puppy pens, Fabric carry bags, Incubators aka warming box, medications as prescribed, and welping pads.
  8. $9,588 spent. Boarding at Canine Country Club, 3 dogs at a time. As these return or get adopted, another dog goes in Board and train. Most of these are returns from Fosters and previous E listed dogs. .
  9. $69,737 spent. Dog food: with 300 Plus dogs in rescue at any given time, we spend 5000 a month on dog and puppy. Our food banks have little to no food so we paid retail prices for dog and puppy food.
  10. $6,750 spent. Pets for Vets: Arf-Anage Dog rescue donates long timer dogs to Veteran and First Responder Organizations, Such as Soldiers Best Friends, Fetch Foundation and K9 Warriors, as well as qualified individual Veterans. These are not necessarily Service dogs when they leave our facility. In 2024, We donated 27 dogs, whose adoption fees would have been 250 each.
  11. $7,346 spent. Adoption Events Includes fees paid for space, kennels, tents, signage, enclosures, Turf, water and other
  12. Contributions to other rescue organizations.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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