Our financial performance and efficiency
Pets for Patriots is committed to financial transparency and making available publicly required financial disclosures. Independently audited financial statements and Form 990 tax returns are available below.
Program expenses:
Over 80% of our total expenses in 2025 went towards lifesaving programs and services in support of our mission.
Administrative expenses:
Only 8.2% of total expenses go towards administrative costs.
Fundraising efficiency:
It costs us only 11 cents in fundraising expenses for each $1 raised.
Strategic investments:
Investing 9% of 2024 expenses in technology upgrades led to 558 adoptions in 2025, a one-year record.
Liabilities to assets:
Our liabilities represent just 6% of our total assets.
Funding our mission:
Due to strategic use of technology, in 2025 we achieved a 22.4% increase in adoptions from 2024 despite an 8.53% decrease in program expenses.
FINANCIAL FAQS
Is Pets for Patriots rated on Charity Navigator?
Yes; you can see our Charity Navigator listing here.
Is Pets for Patriots rated on Candid (formerly Guidestar)?
Yes; you can see our Candid platinum profile here.
What is the difference between Form 990 EZ and Form 990?
The Internal Revenue Service determines which form an exempt organization must file based upon financial activity (gross receipts and total assets). Pets for Patriots files the appropriate and required document based upon these IRS criteria.
Where is Pets for Patriots registered to solicit donations?
Visit this page to see a full list of the states where we are registered to solicit charitable donations.
Where can I see an operating budget?
We do not publish forward-looking financial estimates, projections or budgets, nor are required to by law. We use these documents internally for the purposes of organizational and strategic planning only.
IRS DETERMINATION LETTER
Confirmation of 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) statuses is available for download here.
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
FORM 990:
FORM 990 EZ:
