Stars and Stripes Dog Rescue
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our organization saves dogs from euthanasia in shelters enrolls them in our Obedience Training Program and upon passing the Good Canine Citizen Test offers them to local veterans as Companion Pets. The select few with suitable temperaments undergo Service Dog Training and are then partnered with local veterans at zero cost. Additionally we offer veterinary assistance to veterans who require support in caring for their canine companions but lack the financial means to do so. We introduced a Battle Buddies Program for Veterans who own a dog. Program encourages bonding and wellness exercises to help with PTSD. We are also working to start a Prison Dog Training Program where our dogs will be trained by the inmates and then donated to Veterans as Companion Emotional Support PTSD Service dogs.
- Income
- $32,516
- Spending
- $24,383
- Reserves
- 6.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 75%
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 (2)
- Veteran Owned Dog Training. We were able to add 30 Veterans and their dogs into our training program. These dogs will go through the Foundational Obedience Training until they can pass their Canine Good Citizen Test. Those with the proper temperament will go on to Service Dog Training and pass the Public Access Test. They receive a starter package which includes leashes collars dog bowls treat bags treats dog food crates.
- Veterinary Support for Veteran Owned Dogs. We were able to participate in 3 Stand Downs where we provided vet checks vaccines and flea tick treatment for over 63 dogs. We also paid for surgeries heartworm medications vaccines for 8 Veteran Owned Dogs as part of our Obedience Training Program for Veteran Owned Dogs for those who need that support.
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 April 2022.
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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