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Wet Noses Rescue

EIN 86-2904087 · Snoqualmie, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 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.

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

What it says it does

WET NOSES RESCUE WORKS HARD TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO HELP THEMSELVES. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP ABANDONED DOGS AND PUPPIES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE EUTHANIZED OR SUBJECT TO A LIFE IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITIONS, UNLOVED AND NEGLECTED.

Income
$503,858
Spending
$141,762
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 7% 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 284% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 72% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    0 of 25

    0 of 2 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

    5 of 5

    Keeps 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 (1)
  1. $141,762 spent. 2024 PROGRAM STATEMENTIN 2024, WET NOSES RESCUE REMAINED DEEPLY COMMITTED TO SERVING OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR ANIMALS THROUGH DEDICATED, HANDS-ON CARE AND ESSENTIAL SHELTER ACTIVITIES. WE WORKED TIRELESSLY TO ENSURE EVERY ANIMAL RECEIVED THE LOVE, ATTENTION, AND MEDICAL CARE THEY DESERVED, KNOWING THAT EACH MOMENT SPENT WITH THEM HELPED PAVE THE WAY TO THEIR FOREVER HOMES.THIS YEAR, OUR TEAM: SHELTERED HUNDREDS OF ANIMALS, PROVIDING SAFE, COMFORTABLE SPACES FOR THEM TO REST AND RECOVER. FED, BATHED, AND CARED FOR EVERY ANIMAL, MEETING THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND ENSURING THEY FELT LOVED AND NURTURED DAILY. WALKED DOGS ON THE BEACH AND THROUGH NEARBY TRAILS, GIVING THEM EXERCISE, STIMULATION, AND JOY WHILE STRENGTHENING THEIR CONFIDENCE. PROVIDED THOROUGH VETERINARY CARE TO ALL ANIMALS, ENSURING THEY WERE MICROCHIPPED, VACCINATED, SPAYED OR NEUTERED, AND TREATED WITH THE BEST MEDICAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE. ORGANIZED A HIGH LEVEL OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH BY PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL EVENTS AND PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES, INVITING THE PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT ANIMAL WELFARE AND RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. ADDED A HIGH-END "CATIO" WITH AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR SPACE WHERE VISITORS JOINED UNIQUE EVENTS LIKE "CATS AND YOGA," SHOWCASING OUR CREATIVITY IN CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH ANIMALS. BUILT UPON OUR FACILITIES, UPGRADING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, BATHROOMS, AND LAUNDRY CAPABILITIES WITH HOT WATER AND BETTER WASHING MACHINES FOR CLEANER, MORE COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS. INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES WITH NEW CAMERAS, AND ORGANIZED VALUABLE INVENTORY IN A NEW TUFF SHED, KEEPING OUR SHELTER WELL-MANAGED AND SAFE. DESIGNED NEW DOG-FRIENDLY SPACES WITH ADDED FENCING AND MORE GRAVEL, ALLOWING DOGS TO ROAM AND PLAY IN A SECURE, ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT. SUPPORTED SPECIALIZED QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS TO KEEP ALL ANIMALS SAFE AND HEALTHY AS THEY AWAITED ADOPTION.THROUGH THIS YEAR OF HARD WORK, COMPASSION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, WET NOSES RESCUE HAS REMAINED DEDICATED TO ITS MISSION, GIVING EACH ANIMAL THE CARE THEY NEED AND EACH COMMUNITY MEMBER A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ANIMALS. OUR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2024 REFLECT NOT JUST OUR LOVE FOR ANIMALS BUT OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING THEM THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE.WET NOSES RESCUE HELPED HUNDREDS OF CATS, DOGS, KITTENS AND PUPPIES DURING 2024. WE'VE MADE AN IMPACT THAT GOES BEYOND NUMBERS, CREATING A TRUE COMMUNITY OF CARE AND COMPASSION THAT WILL SUPPORT COUNTLESS MORE ANIMALS IN THE YEARS TO COME.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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