Arukah Animal International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Arukah Animal International's mission is to bring an end to animal exploitation and suffering through advocacy, awareness, and the arts.
- Income
- $133,353
- Spending
- $128,527
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Highest pay
- $6,660, president
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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
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)
- $5,551 spent. Arukah Animal International hosted its first in-person "Stop Octopus Farming" event on June 22, including artwork, live music, silent auction, raffle, food, and beverages. The event drew 45 attendees and included screenings of short films by award-winning artists, authors, and advocates. Following the screenings, acclaimed author and ethologist Jonathan Balcombe joined via Zoom to discuss the environmental impact of fishing, the sentience and brilliance of aquatic animals, and the urgent need to prevent industrial octopus farming. This event was featured in Sausalito Books by the Bay newsletter, Sausalito Woman's Club newsletter, Marin Independent Journal, and Facebook ad campaign reaching 6,326 people.
- $5,772 spent. Stop Octopus Farming: Arukah Animal International is actively campaigning to stop the first industrial commercial farming of octopuses through the development of an animated short film with an award-winning filmmaking team, an online petition against octopus farming, a series of social media collaborations, blogs, and educational merchandise. "Stop Octopus Farming Showcase," featuring award-winning artists and activists Keri Tietge, Noam Oxman, Laura Jean McKay, Hyung Ju Lee, and Jonathan Balcombe, an intimate window into the lives of octopuses. This mesmerizing collaboration and the individual shorts were viewed over 1,270,645 times across social media platforms. We also expanded our series of special edition merchandise-limited release t-shirts and coffee mugs to bolster our film and propel the Stop Octopus Farming movement. Each item boasts original artwork created by collaborating artists who have teamed up with Arukah Animal International to prevent the onslaught of commercial octopus farming.
- $102,688 spent. In Ukraine, we provided grants to support 9,000 cats and dogs, victims of immense suffering and misery ($101,525 to Wildlife and Welfare; Registered UK Charity: 1177425). The funds were designated for cats and dogs living in Odessa and Kharkiv, and the surrounding areas. In total, we provided 37,000 kg of dog food and 18,000 kg of cat food; expand capacity with a new veterinary clinic for roaming animals, strengthening critical shelter infrastructure so animals can survive the unbearably frigid winters and offering much needed safety against the bombings raining down upon the region; spayed and neutered 3,007 dogs and cats and provided emergency vet treatment to dozens of others.
- $5,042 spent. Raising Awareness Online about Animal Protection: To amplify our message and reach, we have expanded our Website offerings to showcase our live-streamed panels, short films, and blogs, which range in subject matter from animal victims of war in Ukraine to new laws impacting homeless cats and dogs in Turkey to campaigning against a proposed commercial octopus farm in the Canary Islands. We now have a dedicated gallery Webpage displaying animal art as well as cherished books about more-than-human animals. Our newsletters keep hundreds of supporters updated on our progress and upcoming initiatives. This online presence serves as a central hub for knowledge-sharing and engagement with our cause.
- $5,495 spent. Building Community through Social Media: We recognize the tremendous significance of social media in building a robust community around our mission. Using various platforms, we share our films, stories, and artwork, encouraging and inspiring participation and lively and meaningful discussions. In 2025, our video content was played over 1,764,645 times by approximately 453,663 people. Additionally, we collaborate with scholars and artists and activists, enriching the dialogue about animal rights and connecting with a wider audience. Through social media engagement, we continuously expand our reach and stir audiences into action on behalf of other animals, fighting against everyday exploitation and cruelty and aspiring toward a multispecies future, where every individual lives a flourishing life of freedom.
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 January 2020.
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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