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STARFISH ANIMAL RESCUE

PARADISE VALLEY, AZ · EIN 842997797 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE D11 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · starfishrescue.me
revenue
$42K
expenses
$42K
net assets
$-13K
employees
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT SAFE HARBOUR ANIMAL RESCUE

profile · synthesized from sources

Starfish Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007, dedicated to rescuing abandoned dogs from kill shelters in South Los Angeles. The organization works to find permanent, loving homes for these animals, often partnering with other rescues. They also support spay/neuter initiatives and provide education.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Animal Rescue and Adoption
Rescues abandoned dogs from kill shelters, rehabilitates them, and finds them permanent, loving homes.
Farm Animal Rescue
Rescues farm animals, such as pigs and goats, that are found as strays or in need of rehoming.
Pet Food and Supply Distribution
Distributes free dog food, leashes, and other donated goodies to homeless people to feed their animals.
Spay and Neuter Support
Helps facilitate spay/neuter surgeries and provides needed medical attention for dogs of disadvantaged people.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 6 activities
    • Foster Care and Rehabilitation
      Provides foster care and rehabilitation services for rescued animals, such as dogs, to prepare them for adoption.
    • Pet Support for Disadvantaged Individuals
      Offers free pet supplies, such as dog food and leashes, and facilitates access to spay/neuter services and medical attention for dogs owned by homeless and other disadvantaged individuals.
    • Support Services for Pets of Homeless Individuals
      Provides free dog food, leashes, and other donated supplies to homeless individuals for the care of their pets, along with facilitating spay/neuter services and medical attention for dogs owned by disadvantaged people.
    • Support services for pets of homeless individuals
      Provides free dog food, leashes, and other essential supplies to homeless individuals for their pets, along with facilitating access to spay/neuter services and medical care for these animals.
    • Support services for pets of homeless individuals
      Provides free dog food, leashes, and other donated supplies to homeless individuals for their pets, and facilitates spay/neuter services and medical care for these animals.
    • Support services for pets of homeless individuals
      Provides free dog food, leashes, and other essential supplies to homeless individuals for their pets, and facilitates access to spay/neuter services and medical care for dogs owned by disadvantaged people.
  • Pig Rescue and Sanctuary Services 5 activities
    • Animal Rescue and Adoption
      Rescues various animals, including dogs, pigs, and goats, from city and other shelters, particularly in the Los Angeles area, to reduce overcrowding and address stray animal issues, and then facilitates their adoption into new homes.
    • Animal Rescue and Adoption
      Rescues animals, including dogs and farm animals such as pigs and goats, from overcrowded shelters and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. The organization has rescued specific animals such as Lucille, Hazel, and Piglet from shelters in South Los Angeles and Baldwin.
    • Animal rescue and adoption
      Rescues dogs and farm animals (including pigs and goats) from overcrowded city shelters, including cases involving animal cruelty, and places them into adoption programs. The organization has conducted specific rescues from shelters such as South Los Angeles Shelter and Baldwin Shelter.
    • Animal rescue and adoption
      Rescues dogs, farm animals (including pigs and goats), and other animals from overcrowded shelters and animal cruelty cases, then places them into adoption programs. Examples include rescues from South Los Angeles Shelter and Baldwin Shelter.
    • Animal rescue and adoption operations
      Rescues dogs, farm animals (including pigs and goats), and other animals from overcrowded city shelters—particularly those involved in cruelty cases or requiring medical recovery—and places them into adoption programs. The organization has documented rescues from shelters such as South Los Angeles Shelter and Baldwin Shelter.
  • Canine Cancer Treatment & Support 5 activities
    • Feral Dog Research
      Conducts research on feral dogs to inform and improve the rehabilitation process for rescued animals.
    • Research on Feral Dog Rehabilitation
      Conducts research on feral dogs to inform and improve rehabilitation processes for rescued animals.
    • Research on feral dog behavior
      Conducts research on feral dogs to inform and improve rehabilitation processes for rescued animals.
    • Research on feral dog behavior
      Conducts research on feral dogs to inform and improve rehabilitation protocols for rescued animals.
    • Research on feral dog behavior
      Conducts research on feral dogs to inform and improve rehabilitation methods for rescued animals.
  • Emergency & Critical Veterinary Care 4 activities
    • Foster Care and Rehabilitation
      Provides foster care and medical rehabilitation for rescued animals, including post-rescue support for animals recovering from surgery or trauma, such as the care provided for dog Piglet after rescue.
    • Foster care and rehabilitation
      Provides foster care and medical rehabilitation for rescued animals, including post-surgical recovery and behavioral rehabilitation, as demonstrated through the care of animals like Piglet.
    • Foster care and rehabilitation
      Provides foster care and medical rehabilitation for rescued animals, such as the case of dog Piglet who received post-rescue care.
    • Foster care and rehabilitation of rescued animals
      Provides foster care and medical rehabilitation for rescued animals, including post-surgical recovery and behavioral rehabilitation. Example: dog named Piglet received foster care after rescue.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$42K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$-13K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +17.4%
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Baldwin Shelter Partner — Rescued a dog named Hazel from Baldwin Shelter.
  • Best Friends Animal Society Partner — Collaborated with Robin from Best Friends Animal Society to facilitate the rescue of Hazel.
  • Downtown Dog Rescue Partner — Collaborated with Lori of Downtown Dog Rescue to save Lucille from a shelter.
  • Echo Bark Partner — Donated food for distribution to homeless people for their dogs.
  • South Los Angeles shelter Partner — Founder volunteered at the shelter.
  • Take Me Home Partner — Agreed to back the rescue and foster efforts for Piglet.