North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NTASR helps rescue and rehabilitate Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and mixes of the two.Thus far, several other breeds have made their way through the rescue including a doodle, a dachshund, a frenchie, and a shar pei. NTASR takes behavioral and medical dogs and gets them the appropriate rehab to be able to find them the perfect forever home. Aussies are such special breeds and deserve very particular and experienced homes.
- Income
- $309,010
- Spending
- $310,293
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $25,584, president
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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% 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
Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 251 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $55,500 spent. Specialist Veterinary care is required for many of our dogs. Several of our dogs required up to $5000 in surgeries. We have dogs that have required Veterinary eye surgeons, renal specialists, and orthopedic surgeons. We have up to 10 dogs a month that require extra levels of care to be rehabilitated and ready for adoption. Thanks to your unwavering support, in 2025 we rescued over 700 dogs, found loving homes for 500, and partnered with rescues to give 200 more a second chance.
- $116,460 spent. Spaying and neutering is done on every animal that passes through our care. With an average intake of 40 to 50 dogs a month at a cost of around $200 each it adds up. We also have some animals that have litters or are pregnant. The puppies number about a 100 a year.
- $75,000 spent. Vaccinations are also a part of every dog's care. Each dog is different, but they average $50 to $100 each. The puppies require three rounds of vaccinations and so although the number is smaller the cost is similar.
- $15,000 spent. Many animals come in needing animal behavioral training due to neglect and abuse. In addition to our foster families we utilize professional trainers in many cases.
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
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 March 2021.
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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