Houston, TX

GREATER HOUSTON GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE

EIN 36-4624376

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Rescue & Shelters

Mission

To rescue, rehabilitate, foster and rehome German Shepherds in the Greater Houston area while educating the public about responsible ownership and breed-specific needs.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About GREATER HOUSTON GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG RESCUE

Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue (GHGSDR) is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 that focuses on rescuing, medically treating, fostering, and rehoming German Shepherd Dogs in Houston and surrounding counties. The organization operates as a foster-based rescue, placing all dogs in temporary homes while matching them to adoptive families and working with local veterinarians and trainers to ensure appropriate care.

In recent years GHGSDR has maintained an active public presence—listing adoptable dogs on its website and on pet-adoption platforms, running foster and volunteer programs, and accepting donations to support veterinary and program costs. Financial filings for 2022–2024 show continued fundraising and program activity, and the organization reports operating with an all-volunteer leadership and coordination team rather than paid executive staff.

Notable achievements

Established rescue since 2008

Operates as a breed-specific, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) since 2008, maintaining continuous rescue and rehoming programs for German Shepherds in the Houston area.

Sustained recent financial growth

Reported multi-year financial stability with contributions and net assets increasing in filings from 2022–2024 (showing program revenue and net assets growth over that period), enabling ongoing medical care and placement services.

All-volunteer leadership model

Maintains volunteer leadership and program coordinators (no salaried executive compensation listed on recent filings), maximizing funds directed toward program services and veterinary care.

At a glance

Total assets: $375K
Annual revenue: $133K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 36-4624376
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.ghgsdr.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and active on public adoption platforms and charity directories (organization maintains profiles and adoption listings on its website and on platforms that list adoptable pets).

Included in public nonprofit databases and tax filings (organization EIN 36-4624376 is recorded in nonprofit databases and IRS Form 990 filings, confirming tax-exempt status).

Referenced in local/state legal and municipal materials related to animal impoundment and shelter transfers, indicating the organization’s involvement in shelter-rescue coordination issues in the region.

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