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Doras Dawgs and Katz

EIN 47-5634021 · Spring, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DORA'S DAWGS AND KATZ MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESCUE SERVICES FOR CATS AND DOGS. WE ARE A NO KILL RESCUE CENTER. ALL OUR RESCUED ANIMALS RECEIVE VETERINARIAN EXAMINATIONS, MEDICAL TESTING TO INCLUDE FOR HEARTWORM AND FELINE LEUKEMIA. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED, VACCINATED AND MICROCHIPPED. WE ALSO PROVIDE ADDITINAL MEDICAL SERVICES AS REQUIRED FOR EACH ANIMAL. THE ANIMALS ARE PLACED UP FOR ADOPTION INTO A FOREVER HOME THROUGH A DETAILED ADOPTION SCREENING PROCESS. WE OPERATE COMPLETELY WITH THE SUPPORT OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. OUR GOAL IS TO SAVE THE ANIMALS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH HEALTHY, HAPPY HOMES.

Income
$95,170
Spending
$105,825
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $105,825 spent. WHILE ALWAYS RUNNING DORA'S DAWGS AND KATZ AT FULL CAPACITY, DURING THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/24, THEY REHOMED 162 DOGSS AND 104 CATS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 February 2016.

    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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