Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Louisville, Kentucky, registered in 1997, with $587,386 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 6132, Louisville, KY, 40206 EIN 61-1314499 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$587K
▲ 21.4% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$595K
Net assets
$787K
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 Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc— 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 rating16 mo reserves · -1% 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 Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc: 16 mo reserves · -1% 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 Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs 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 Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs 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 6132, Louisville, KY, 40206
- City
- Louisville
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $538K (FY2013) to $587K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $787K
Operating margin
-1.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$787K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$787K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $587,386▲21.4% | $595,230▲37.6% | $786,880▼0.8% | $786,880▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $483,675▲50.1% | $432,501▲6.3% | $793,321▲7.0% | $793,321▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $322,263▲27.7% | $406,982▲30.3% | $741,527▼10.4% | $741,527▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $252,384▲183% | $312,392▲28.2% | $827,350▼6.5% | $827,350▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $89,237▼69.3% | $243,655▼9.8% | $885,026▼14.9% | $885,905▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $290,758▲34.9% | $270,100▲26.2% | $1,039,444▲2.0% | $1,040,405▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $215,474▼43.1% | $213,954▼11.3% | $1,018,786▲0.1% | $1,019,525▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $378,943▼8.8% | $241,084▲16.0% | $1,017,266▲15.7% | $1,017,931▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $415,329▲85.8% | $207,745▲9.2% | $879,407▲30.9% | $879,283▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $223,543▼14.2% | $190,286▼17.0% | $671,823▲5.2% | $672,123▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $260,556▼51.6% | $229,210▲30.8% | $638,566▲5.2% | $638,866▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $537,813 | $175,260▼36.0% | $607,220▲148% | $607,420▲148% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $273,994▼5.0% | $244,667▲11.1% | $244,667▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $288,422▲1.0% | $220,244▼8.9% | $220,244▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $285,600 | $241,723 | $241,723 | 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 · $105K total
11 grants to Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc totaling $105K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $13,391 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $9,046 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,065 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $20,551 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $12,916 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | D11 single organization support | 2023 | $8,150 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,432 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $7,400 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,039 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $7,087 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | Animal-related | 2016 | $6,390 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-1314499, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc's EIN?
- Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-1314499.
- How much revenue does Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc report?
- Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc reported $587,386 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc (EIN 61-1314499) 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.