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    Animal Rescue Foundation

    Animal Rescue Foundation

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    http://www.arflife.org

    2890 Mitchell Drive
    Walnut Creek CA 94598

    925-256-1273


    Walnut Creek CA | IRS ruling year: 1996 | EIN: 68-0240341  

     

    Organization Mission

    Our mission is to inspire and nurture the human-animal bond and bring people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives.

     


    Rating Information

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    Great


    This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Historical Ratings  
    alert icon Proceed with Caution - Reported Other Material Lawsuit

    On April 19, 2021, The Mercury News reported on the operations of Animal Rescue Foundation in an article titled, "Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation in turmoil after he and family resign." For more information, please see The Mercury News article.

    • On April 22, 2021, The San Francisco Chronicle published an article titled "Why Tony La Russa is staying with Animal Rescue Foundation despite his family’s protest." For more information, please see The San Francisco Chronicle article
    • On March 8, 2023, The Mercury News published an article titled "Tony La Russa wants nothing more to do with the Animal Rescue Foundation, family severs ties over ongoing leadership concerns." For more information, please see The Mercury News article

    This organization appears on the most recent listing of nonprofits that are delinquent with California state registrations


    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    100

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Independent Board Size - 9 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee20 out of 20 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - None5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 0.83%25 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 84.22%25 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0425 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 10.80 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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