LOST DOG RESCUE FOUNDATION

EIN: 311789600 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

FALLS CHURCH, VA

Total Revenue
$2,109,762
Total Expenses
$1,456,897
Total Assets
$5,590,773
Net Assets
$5,469,184
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
AUSTIN GARCIA
Phone
7032953647
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LOST DOG RESCUE FOUNDATION, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $653K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

LOST DOG & CAT RESCUE FOUNDATION IS CONSIDERED A LEADER IN ANIMAL WELFARE, WITH ITS EFFORTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES RESOURCES ON RESCUING DOGS AND CATS FROM OVERCROWDED SHELTERS, NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHER CRISES AND FINDS THEM LOVING HOMES THROUGH FOSTER AND ADOPTIONS. ANIMALS BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY STARTING WITH INTAKE ALL THE WAY TO ADOPTION. DURING THEIR TIME AT THE ORGANIZATION, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS IN PLACE THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING OF THE PETS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY A LARGE VOLUNTEER NETWORK THAT IT HAS BUILT AND MAINTAINED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EXPANDED ITS MISSION BY BUILDING A RELIABLE NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS FROM MANY DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. WITH A SHARED PASSION FOR THE OVERALL MISSION, THE VOLUNTEER BASE HAS MYRIAD PROFESSIONAL AND DIVERSE TALENTS. THIS ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO MAXIMIZE CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTLY TO THE CARE AND NEEDS OF THE ANIMALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,307,788 Revenue: $572,325

ANIMAL ADOPTIONS - THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTS OF A HIGHLY DEDICATED VOLUNTEER NETWORK AND A SMALL PAID STAFF. THROUGH ITS ANIMAL ADOPTION PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION RESCUES ABANDONED OR DISPLACED CATS...

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ANIMAL ADOPTIONS - THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTS OF A HIGHLY DEDICATED VOLUNTEER NETWORK AND A SMALL PAID STAFF. THROUGH ITS ANIMAL ADOPTION PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION RESCUES ABANDONED OR DISPLACED CATS AND DOGS THAT FACE THE THREAT OF EUTHANASIA. THROUGH THE PROGRAM THESE ONCE LOST ANIMALS ARE RESCUED AND GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE. SINCE 2001 THE ORGANIZATION HAS RESCUED MORE THAN 50,000 DOGS AND CATS.

Program 2

IN 2018 LOST DOG & CAT RESCUE FOUNDATION PURCHASED A BRICK-AND-MORTAR FACILITY WHICH IS NOW KNOWN AS THE RESCUE CARE CENTER. THE CARE CENTER IS LOCATED IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC AREA OF FALLS...

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IN 2018 LOST DOG & CAT RESCUE FOUNDATION PURCHASED A BRICK-AND-MORTAR FACILITY WHICH IS NOW KNOWN AS THE RESCUE CARE CENTER. THE CARE CENTER IS LOCATED IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC AREA OF FALLS CHURCH, VA. THIS CENTRAL LOCATION PROVIDES A UNIQUE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND HASFURTHER EXPANDED THE ORGANIZATION'S RESCUE EFFORTS. THE 15,000 SQ. FT. FACILITY SERVES AS A SAFE HAVEN FOR ORPHANED COMPANION ANIMALS, PROVIDING THEM WITH SHELTER, ENRICHMENT, AND CARE FOR UP TO 150 DOGS AND CATS. WHILE THE FACILITY PROVIDES THE SPACE FOR A LARGE NUMBER OF RESCUED PETS, THE ORGANIZATION PRIORITIZES PLACING RESCUED PETS WITH FOSTER FAMILIES PRIOR TO ADOPTION. THE ACQUISITION OF THE RESCUE CARE CENTER HAS ALLOWED THE ORGANIZATION TO RAPIDLY RESPOND AND WORK WITH PARTNER SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF NATURAL (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O ) DISASTERS OR OTHER LIFE-THREATENING EVENTS. SINCE 2001 THE ORGANIZATION HAS SAVED OVER 50,000 DOGS AND CATS, AND AS THIS NUMBER CONTINUES TO GROW SO DOES THE ORGANIZATION'S VOLUNTEER NETWORK AND ITS LIFE-SAVING IMPACT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,429,209
Program Service Revenue $572,325
Investment Income $97,154
Other Revenue $11,074
TOTAL REVENUE $2,109,762

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $526,316
Fundraising Expenses $45,461
Program Expenses $1,307,788
Other Expenses $930,581
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,456,897

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,109,762 $1,840,185 +0.1%
Expenses $1,456,897 $1,388,608 +0.0%
Net Income $652,865 $451,577 +0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
27
Volunteers
1517

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$117,500
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINA PEREZ-BASS ADVISOR AT-LARGE 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL SEIBERT TREASURER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN GARCIA PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA MCALWEE FOUNDER 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH STEVENS SECRETARY 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN WALLACE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$117,500 $0 $117,500
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,109,762 $1,456,897 $5,590,773 $652,865
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,781,517 $1,399,093 $4,380,774 $382,424
2022 $1,782,904 $1,198,457 $3,977,262 $584,447
2021 $2,159,232 $1,260,136 $3,388,550 $899,096
2020 $2,058,788 $1,827,618 $3,786,309 $231,170
2019 $1,928,851 $1,388,191 $3,698,392 $540,660
2018 $2,235,697 $1,231,251 $3,367,206 $1,004,446
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