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East Lake Pet Orphanage

EIN 75-2905418 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 104 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Provides a no kill shelter for homeless dogs and cats until suitable homes can be found for them. Also, Spay/Neuter, microchip, vaccinate, examine and treat all animals admitted.

Income
$262,719
Spending
$598,978
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
-35.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
6
Volunteers
193

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

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 1544% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 128% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 104 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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $431,004 spent. Provides a no kill shelter for homeless dogs and cats until suitable homes can be found for them. All animals are spayed/neutered (if needed). Each pet is vaccinated (Rabies, Distemper, Leukemia, Leptospirosis, Kennel Cough). All admitted pets are tested (and treated if needed) for Heartworm and other parasites. All appropriate medical treatment/services are administered for any other diseases or medical issues the pet may need. Every animal is microchipped (if needed) and administered preventative medication. During 2024, ELPO found Forever Homes for 712 dogs and cats; performed 655 Spay/Neuters and microchiped 645 pets.
  2. Through its website, special functions and newsletter, East Lake Pet Orphanage informs and educates the public about the importance of spaying and neutering and micro-chipping all companion animals. It also provides information and educational resources to the public about properly caring for a pet and the importance of wellness care. In addition, the children's library is available to children 7 days a week. The extensive library of children's books features animal stories and educational materials; which the children read aloud to the pets. This experience improves the children's reading abilities and provides them a deeper understanding of all aspects of responsible pet ownership. In addition, East Lake Pet Orphanage uses its resources to educate the community and then to engage the community to help reduce the euthanasia rate and to assist in the rate of adoptions of companion animals. Through its Vet for a Day program, children are allowed to see what veterinarians really do. This experience provides each child with a behind the scenes look at the roll a veterinarian plays in the care of family pets.

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 October 2001.

    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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