Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, registered in 2003, with $67,228 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
13140 Midori Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99516 EIN 81-0609673 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2025)
$67K
▼ 9.6% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2025)
$41K
Net assets
$68K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life— 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 rating20 mo reserves · +40% 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 Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life: 20 mo reserves · +40% 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 Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 13140 Midori Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99516
- City
- Anchorage
- State
- Alaska
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $74K (FY2012) to $67K (FY2025) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Operating margin
39.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68K
Net assets
$68K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,228▼9.6% | $40,616▲24.8% | $68,429▲63.6% | $68,429▲63.6% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $74,351▼21.9% | $32,534▼54.8% | $41,817▲79.7% | $41,817 | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $95,184▲2.7% | $71,910▲13.4% | $23,274▼20.4% | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $92,691▼13.6% | $63,436▼24.1% | $29,255 | $0 | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $107,245▼15.5% | $83,612▼6.0% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990 |
| 2020 | $126,897▼23.6% | $88,981▲0.8% | $210,175▲22.0% | $210,175▲22.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $166,070▲96.7% | $88,257▲66.2% | $172,259▲82.4% | $172,259▲82.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $84,418▲18.4% | $53,114▼24.1% | $94,446▲49.6% | $94,446▲49.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $71,269▼10.4% | $69,987▼10.0% | $63,142▲2.1% | $63,142▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $79,533▲15.9% | $77,798▲13.5% | $61,860▲2.9% | $61,860▲2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $68,609▲3.4% | $68,530▲2.7% | $60,125▲0.1% | $60,125▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $66,325▼23.5% | $66,719▼17.3% | $60,046▼0.7% | $60,046▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $86,717▲16.8% | $80,642▲39.6% | $60,440▲11.2% | $60,440▲11.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $74,220 | $57,783 | $54,365 | $54,365 | 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 · $93K total
8 grants to Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life totaling $93K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $13,122 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $10,585 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $14,128 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $16,127 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2021 | $8,134 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $16,482 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $8,305 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2019 | $5,799 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0609673, based in Anchorage, Alaska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life's EIN?
- Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0609673.
- How much revenue does Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life report?
- Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life reported $67,228 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life have?
- CharityIndex grades Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kitty and K-9 Connection - - A New Leash On Life (EIN 81-0609673) 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.