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1380 MONROE ST NW
Washington DC 20010-3452
Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 2011 | EIN: 90-0640069
To end animal suffering through direct and compassionate action, and to inspire the highest ethical standards of humanity towards animals. The organization rescues a ... (More)
To end animal suffering through direct and compassionate action, and to inspire the highest ethical standards of humanity towards animals. The organization rescues animals who fall victim to abuse and natural disaster. (Less)
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This charity's score is 95%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Animal Rescue Corps Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Animal Rescue Corps Inc. has earned a 94% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 2/3 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 2/3 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 35.41% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 35.41% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 85.93% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 85.93% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Animal Rescue Corps Inc.) or EIN (900640069) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Animal Rescue Corps Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Volunteerism
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
The pandemic put much of the world on pause, but it did not pause animal cruelty and neglect. Emergency rescue requests to Animal Rescue Corps increase each year, especially through the pandemic, as the already inadequate safety net for animals became even more strained. The COVID-19 pandemic required our teams to implement additional measures to keep staff, volunteers, and animals safe, including distancing, masking, and additional sanitization procedures. Supporters saw the urgent need, and those who were in a position to do so stepped up to make sure ARC's life-saving work could continue. We also applied for and received a 2020 PPP loan, helping to ensure we could continue operations and staffing.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
We increased safety measures to keep staff, volunteers, and animals safe. As already stretched animal resources buckled under pandemic pressures around the country, we pushed even harder to remain the go-to safety net for animals and communities. We broke previous annual records of animals helped, in 2020 rescuing over 1,450 animals. In-person training offerings like BARC (Basic Animal Rescue Course) have been paused.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
ARC adapted increased safety measures and protocols for our field team, Rescue Operation Center, transports, and volunteers to ensure that animals, volunteers, staff, and partners would remain safe. This increased ARC expenditures on pandemic supplies, including masks and sanitizer. We also made changes to our capacity of care, limiting the numbers of animals in our system at any one time during peak COVID periods to allow for the proper social distancing of caregivers.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
ARC has provided ad hoc shelter relief programming since before the pandemic. However, the demand increased in the pandemic. ARC has committed to Shelter Relief as a formal program, joining our Emergency Rescue and Education & Training programs. ARC’s Shelter Relief Program intakes animals from overburdened shelters, especially in the south and southeast. We provide complete medical exams, vaccinations, and health certificates, and we care for the animals until we match them with our network of placement partners in high-adoption regions. During 2020, with increased rescues and shelter relief programming, our Rescue Operation Center was in use for the majority of the year. ARC plans to continue this model to meet the needs of animals and communities, and we are planning to level up shelter staffing accordingly to support our skilled and dedicated volunteer teams.
Not Currently Scored
Animal Rescue Corps Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Animal Rescue Corps Inc. reported its largest program on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
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The organization conducted numerous cruelty investigations throughout the year. The organization directly led multiple operations which rescued hundreds of animals, and assisted in other operations at ... (More)
The organization conducted numerous cruelty investigations throughout the year. The organization directly led multiple operations which rescued hundreds of animals, and assisted in other operations at the request of and in conjunction with local authorities and organizations. Numerous other rescue related activities and partner organizations were supported by the organization. This included aid with placement of animals, animal transport, micro-grants, loaning equipment and providing expertise and logistical support. The organization also continued humane education and outreach efforts. In 2020, the organization conducted 19 operations in Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisana, Mississippi and Georgia. These operations provided relief for local shelters, assissted with hoarding situations that put animals in danger and aided with animal abandonment cases. (Less)
Animal Rescue Corps Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Animal Rescue Corps Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
To end animal suffering through direct and compassionate action, and to inspire the highest ethical standards of humanity towards animals.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
A world without animal cruelty, where humans adhere to the highest ethical standards of humanity toward all animals.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Rescue, the direct rescue of animals from large-scale situations of cruelty, neglect, and disaster.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Two: Shelter Relief, to move animals from overburdened shelters into high adoption areas and otherwise assist under-resourced shelters.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Three: Education and Training, to 1) raise public awareness around actionable ways to help animals and 2) to train professionals, first responders, and civilians around animal rescue.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
During the pandemic, we have temporarily paused leadership development because of the rising needs of animals and communities in crisis. Next year, we plan to renew our focus on leadership development, certifications, and continuing education opportunities.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Animal Rescue Corps has many strategic partnerships with our placement partners which are the carefully vetted nonprofits in high-adoption areas where we place rescued animals to find loving homes. ARC also collaborates widely across networks and collective impact efforts, working with law enforcement, animal control agencies, and communities to rescue animals in situations of large-scale suffering like puppy mills, hoarding, disaster, dogfighting, and more. We frequently partner with networks and other agencies in shelter relief efforts. ARC serves communities that lack the resources to compassionately resolve situations of large-scale suffering. To that end, we provide animal protection services throughout the US and beyond, bringing the professional expertise, human resources, tactical equipment, networks, and financial backing necessary for rescue operations, including investigations, expert evidence collection and documentation, compassionate care, and permanent placements.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Animal Rescue Corps has faced increased demand for our services for animals during the pandemic, as COVID-19 strained an already stretched system for animals. In that time, we've adapted by rapidly implementing pandemic safety measures to keep staff, volunteers, and animals safe on rescues and in care. Crucially, we've also adapted through scaling up to meet rising needs, increasing the number of animals rescued through rescue deployments and shelter relief missions. ARC was founded in 2010; about 35% of the total animals rescued since inception have been in 2020 and 2021 (ytd). This has required a significant shift in the resourcing of ARC's Rescue Operation Center in Tennessee, the primary location where we care for animals in custody and provide them with medical and veterinary care; daily care; socialization; rehabilitation; and, finally, matchmaking and transport to our vetted placement partners once the animals are able to travel and once we have obtained full custody in any criminal cases. ARC plans to continue to scale up to continue to meet this increasing need.
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