HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KATE MATTHEWS

Phone

9196957695

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $376K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $72K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF STRAY AND ABANDONED PETS IN NORTH CAROLINA. WE PROMOTE COMPASSIONATE AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS, REGARDLESS OF BREED OR SPECIES. WE RESCUE THOSE UNLIKELY TO GET OUT OF THE SHELTER SYSTEM ALIVE, AND HAVE A HEART FOR SENIOR DOGS AND THOSE WITH MEDICAL NEEDS. WE ARE AN ALL-VOLUNTEER RESCUE, AND ALL FUNDING GOES BACK TO BENEFIT THE ANIMALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $275,438 Revenue: $5,137

SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN FEBRUARY 2013, HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE HAS RESCUED MORE THAN 5,000 AT-RISK DOGS, RESULTING IN 4,937 SUCCESSFUL ADOPTIONS. AS A DOG-ONLY RESCUE, THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO...

SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN FEBRUARY 2013, HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE HAS RESCUED MORE THAN 5,000 AT-RISK DOGS, RESULTING IN 4,937 SUCCESSFUL ADOPTIONS. AS A DOG-ONLY RESCUE, THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO SAVING VULNERABLE DOGS AND PLACING THEM INTO SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES.HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY CARE FOR ALL DOGS IN ITS PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, HEARTWORM TREATMENT, CARDIAC CARE AND SURGERY, DENTAL PROCEDURES, TUMOR REMOVAL, MATERNITY CARE, VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER, PREVENTATIVES, AND ONGOING TREATMENT FOR BOTH ACUTE AND CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS DOGS WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING TRAINING THAT USES HUMANE, EVIDENCE-BASED METHODS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND ADOPTABILITY.IN ADDITION TO ITS RESCUE EFFORTS, HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE OPERATES A PET ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES AND OUT OF SHELTERS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS PET OWNERS WITH ACCESS TO SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, VETERINARY CARE, PET FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND REHOMING SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED.HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE REMAINS DEDICATED TO ITS MISSION OF GIVING DOGS A SECOND CHANCE THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND RESPONSIBLE PLACEMENT, WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING PET OWNERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE ANIMAL WELFARE OVERALL.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $368,280

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,811

Other Revenue $5,137

TOTAL REVENUE $376,228

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $4,661

Program Expenses $275,438

Other Expenses $303,895

TOTAL EXPENSES $303,895

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$376,228	$325,134	+0.2%
Expenses	$303,895	$329,775	-0.1%
Net Income	$72,333	$-4,641	-16.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

150

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATE MATTHEWS	PRESIDENT	50.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN CLARKE	INTAKE DIRECTOR/INTERIM VI	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VERONICA PFLUEGER	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH MAIER	TREASURER	30.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEIGH IX	SECRETATARY	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RIANA SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$376,228	$303,895	$218,882	$72,333
2024	$325,134	$329,775	$157,985	$-4,641
2023	$289,485	$308,504	$146,207	$-19,019
2022	$239,857	$202,313	$165,226	$37,544
2021	$190,856	$166,829	$127,682	$24,027
2020	$287,980	$252,759	$104,295	$35,221
2019	$237,610	$199,615	$69,074	$37,995