Adopt A Dog Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Adopt A Dog Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Greenwich, Connecticut, registered in 1982, with $882,765 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 11135, Greenwich, CT, 06831 EIN 06-1045973 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2023)
$883K
▼ 14.4% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$915K
Net assets
$3.6M
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
—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 Adopt A Dog Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating47 mo reserves · -4% 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 Adopt A Dog Inc: 47 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 Adopt A Dog Inc— 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 Adopt A Dog Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 11135, Greenwich, CT, 06831
- City
- Greenwich
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.0M (FY2014) to $883K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $3.6M
Operating margin
-3.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$3.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $882,765▼14.4% | $914,800▼6.1% | $3,601,086▲2.0% | $3,621,432▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,031,791▼8.7% | $974,544▲5.8% | $3,528,919▼3.8% | $3,553,082▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,129,508▼30.3% | $920,907▲6.5% | $3,667,915▲6.0% | $3,685,544▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,620,135▲91.5% | $864,764▲10.1% | $3,459,314▲37.5% | $3,474,656▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $846,026▼6.5% | $785,366▲3.8% | $2,516,131▼1.5% | $2,537,352▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $905,081▼18.3% | $756,379▼6.9% | $2,554,040▲9.0% | $2,564,274▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,107,741▼8.2% | $812,005▲16.0% | $2,342,389▲19.4% | $2,381,904▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,206,349▲16.0% | $699,725▼7.2% | $1,961,096▲32.4% | $1,968,122▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,039,726 | $754,362 | $1,481,579 | $1,486,657 | 990 |
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 · $281K total
21 grants to Adopt A Dog Inc totaling $281K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $12,239 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $17,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $10,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $15,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $9,850 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $26,880 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $26,880 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Community outreach & enrichment programs | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $8,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $21,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $12,750 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $12,750 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | Annual fund | 2020 | $1,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $18,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2019 | $10,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Adopt A Dog Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Adopt A Dog Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-1045973, based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Adopt A Dog Inc's EIN?
- Adopt A Dog Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-1045973.
- How much revenue does Adopt A Dog Inc report?
- Adopt A Dog Inc reported $882,765 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Adopt A Dog Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Adopt A Dog Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Adopt A Dog Inc (EIN 06-1045973) 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.