Redwood Pals Rescue
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Redwood Pals Rescue is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to support rescue and adoption efforts of animals that are at risk in the Humboldt County Animal Shelter in addition to working to improve the quality of their lives. We pay to take the rescue and shelter dogs to much-needed training each week pay for boarding when we have more dogs that need rescuing than we have space in foster homes pay for spaying neutering vaccinations and medical costs for our rescue dogs pay for food when our generous foster families are tapped out pay for leashes and treats when the shelter runs low and the miscellaneous items that give our rescue and shelter animals a better life. This past year we have also paid for spay neutering vaccinations medical care and food for many of the dogs owned by local homeless people. We have also taken in many litters of abandoned puppies vaccinated provided veterinary care fostered then transported to rescue partners and or adopted locally.
- Income
- $64,164
- Spending
- $59,297
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (5)
- $44,374 spent. Spaying neutering vaccinations medications such as flea and worming medications and medical care of our rescue dogs as well as dogs owned by homeless or low-income owners. We were able to spay or neuter 80 dogs 50 females 30 males who probably would remain unaltered without the combination of our outreach and the available funds. We also administered over 500 vaccinations and paid for veterinary expenses for over 33 dogs.
- $9,261 spent. Re-uniting dogs who end up in the shelter with their owners. We help pay fees for homeless and low-income people to be able to reunite with their dogs that are in the shelter. In order for us to help the owner must get the dog spayed neutered RPR will help pay for it. Re-uniting these dogs with their owners also helps to save the lives of the dogs in our over-crowded shelter as they do not have to be euthanized for space. We were able to help reunite 57 dogs.
- $2,117 spent. Dog puppy food collars leashes toys supplies training enrichment.
- $2,133 spent. Insurance.
- $1,412 spent. Office supplies PO Box rental fee software filing fees.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 August 2012.
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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