4 Paws 4 Life Rescue
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
4 Paws 4 Life Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sedalia, Colorado, registered in 2012, with $898,702 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3648 N Perry Park Rd, Sedalia, CO, 80135 EIN 45-4932922 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$899K
▼ 16.9% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$762K
Net assets
$2.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · +15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue: 37 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3648 N Perry Park Rd, Sedalia, CO, 80135
- City
- Sedalia
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $121K (FY2012) to $899K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $174KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
15.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$174K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $898,702▼16.9% | $761,675▼15.5% | $2,352,889▲8.2% | $2,526,631▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,081,180▲26.4% | $901,274▲23.0% | $2,173,729▲13.8% | $2,192,223▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $855,632▼8.1% | $732,587▲2.3% | $1,909,314▲4.3% | $1,924,123▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $930,553▲25.5% | $716,327▲17.3% | $1,831,068▲52.0% | $1,871,840▲46.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $741,446▲4.3% | $610,493▼14.8% | $1,204,771▲12.2% | $1,280,496▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $710,873▼18.9% | $716,223▼14.1% | $1,073,818▼0.5% | $1,225,447▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $876,875▼10.3% | $833,588▲7.9% | $1,079,168▲4.2% | $1,242,986▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $977,613▲26.6% | $772,239▲90.2% | $1,035,881▲24.7% | $1,230,432▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $772,114▲90.3% | $405,943▲120% | $830,507▲78.8% | $971,618▲109% | 990 |
| 2014 | $405,654▲43.2% | $184,734▲36.0% | $464,420▲96.0% | $464,420▲96.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $283,282▲134% | $135,799▲327% | $236,963▲165% | $236,963▲165% | 990 |
| 2012 | $121,314 | $31,834 | $89,480 | $89,480 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.3M total
21 grants to 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $59,157 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,363 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,303 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $73,874 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $12,238 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $65,157 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,676 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $59,416 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $568,404 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $65,869 |
| Greater Good Charities | Support for rescued animals | 2020 | $11,203 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $137,442 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2019 | $59,261 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2019 | $7,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2018 | $34,425 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-4932922, based in Sedalia, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue's EIN?
- 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-4932922.
- How much revenue does 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue report?
- 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue reported $898,702 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue have?
- CharityIndex grades 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue (EIN 45-4932922) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.