San Francisco, CA

GRATEFUL DOGS RESCUE

EIN 94-3251570

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Rescue & Shelters

Mission

To save the lives of local dogs—primarily from San Francisco Animal Care & Control and other Bay Area shelters—by rescuing, fostering, rehabilitating, and placing them in permanent, loving homes.

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

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About GRATEFUL DOGS RESCUE

Grateful Dogs Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 and described by the organization as the oldest all‑breed rescue group in the San Francisco Bay Area. The group focuses on pulling at‑risk dogs (often with medical or behavioral needs) from municipal shelters, providing foster care and medical attention, and matching dogs with appropriate adopters. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and maintains a network of fosters, adoption events, and community activities (including a recurring San Francisco meetup). Recent years show continued operations and regular adoption/foster activity along with publicly filed Form 990 returns demonstrating ongoing fundraising and program support.

Notable achievements

Established 1990 — Longstanding Bay Area rescue

Founded in 1990, Grateful Dogs Rescue is one of San Francisco’s longest‑running all‑breed volunteer rescue organizations and has sustained multi‑decade operations rescuing at‑risk shelter dogs.

Volunteer-run model

Operates 100% with volunteers and a volunteer board, allowing the majority of donations to fund medical care, foster support, and adoption placement rather than paid staff costs.

Sustained financial reserves and continued activity

Recent public filings show consistent annual contributions and positive net assets over the last several years, enabling continued medical care and placement of dogs through the rescue’s foster and adoption programs.

At a glance

Total assets: $459K
Annual revenue: $118K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 94-3251570
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: www.gratefuldogsrescue.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

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

Recognition

Recognized as a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) organization and listed in public nonprofit databases and charity listings.

Known locally for monthly community meetups and regular participation in Bay Area adoption events, maintaining an active public presence and adopter community.

Maintains an online repository of adopter success stories and alumni (“Grateful Tails”), demonstrating measurable placement impact and long‑term adopter engagement.

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