Grass Roots Rescue
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Grass Roots Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milton, Delaware, registered in 2014, with $580,792 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
9 Circle Dr W, Milton, DE, 19968 EIN 46-3430593 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$581K
▲ 2.8% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$572K
Net assets
$180K
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 Grass Roots 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 rating4 mo reserves · +2% 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 Grass Roots Rescue: 4 mo reserves · +2% 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 Grass Roots 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 Grass Roots Rescue: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 9 Circle Dr W, Milton, DE, 19968
- City
- Milton
- State
- Delaware
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $76K (FY2016) to $581K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $145KNet assets $180K
Operating margin
1.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$326K
Total liabilities
$145K
Net assets
$180K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $580,792▲2.8% | $571,763▲9.2% | $180,186▲5.3% | $325,670▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $564,859▲15.3% | $523,528▲12.5% | $171,157▲31.8% | $318,462▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $489,962▲1.1% | $465,184▼17.2% | $129,826▲23.6% | $279,589▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $484,860▲19.2% | $561,555▲47.2% | $105,048▼42.2% | $255,048▲40.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $406,929▲71.7% | $381,509▲59.2% | $181,743▲16.3% | $181,743▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $237,014▼21.1% | $239,619▲50.8% | $156,323▼1.6% | $156,323▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $300,551▲140% | $158,948▲28.3% | $158,928▲817% | $158,928▲817% | 990 |
| 2017 | $125,064▲65.0% | $123,911▲75.0% | $17,325▲7.1% | $17,325▲7.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $75,798 | $70,802 | $16,171 | $16,171 | 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 · $349K total
12 grants to Grass Roots Rescue totaling $349K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $33,525 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Animal protection and welfare | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $35,772 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $12,878 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $57,714 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $57,108 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $39,707 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $37,562 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $41,745 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grass Roots Rescue a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grass Roots Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-3430593, based in Milton, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Grass Roots Rescue's EIN?
- Grass Roots Rescue's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-3430593.
- How much revenue does Grass Roots Rescue report?
- Grass Roots Rescue reported $580,792 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Grass Roots Rescue have?
- CharityIndex grades Grass Roots Rescue B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Grass Roots Rescue (EIN 46-3430593) 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.