Daisys Dane Sanctuary
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Daisys Dane Sanctuary rescues Great Danes from neglect, abuse, surrender, and abandonment; provides medical treatment, behavioral rehabilitation, foster care, and placement into safe adoptive homes; and promotes responsible dog ownership through community outreach and education.
- Income
- $164,392
- Spending
- $72,291
- Reserves
- 12.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (3)
- $28,000 spent. Program 1: Rescue & Intake The organization rescued and provided intake services for Great Danes in need, including those surrendered, abandoned, or coming from unsafe situations. Each Dane received intake evaluation, safety assessment, and initial care. Number served: 71
- $35,000 spent. Program 2: Medical Care & Rehabilitation Description: The organization provided veterinary care, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, orthopedic procedures, emergency treatment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term medical managementfor Great Danes requiring specialized care. Number treated: 71
- $25,000 spent. Program 3: Foster, Adoption & Placement Services Description: The organization coordinated foster placements, provided supplies, conducted home checks, screened adopters, and placed rehabilitated Great Danes into permanent homes with post-adoption support. Number adopted: 76
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 November 2023.
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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