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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2538874

ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC

Also known as AARF Houston

Tax-exempt · SPRING, TX 77388

Financials

$105K$139K2023$110K$119K2024$135K$99K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$134,894$98,846$36,048$71,119$0$71,119
December 31, 2024990$109,983$118,533-$8,550$36,679$0$36,679
December 31, 2023990$104,886$138,676-$33,790$47,067$0$47,067
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,630
Program service revenue
$9,187
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$67,788
Net income from gaming
$30,289
Other revenue
$98,077

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$4,664
Program services (functional)
$98,846

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$36,679
Total assets, end of year
$71,119
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$71,119
Net assets without donor restrictions
$71,119
Gross unrelated business income
$10,366
Gross receipts
$1,507,158
Employees
0
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERYL ANDREWSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
MICHELLE DAIGNAULTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
CINDY FITZGERALDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERYL ANDREWSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
MICHELLE DAIGNAULTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
CINDY FITZGERALDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHERYL ANDREWSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
MICHELLE DAIGNAULTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
CINDY FITZGERALDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
19418 CRAIGCHESTER LN, SPRING, TX 77388-5905
In care of
% NORMA HANDLESON
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
PO Box 62736, Houston TX 77205
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SHERYL ANDREWS, 3326 CANDLELON DRIVE, SPRING, TX 77388
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Norma Handleson, PO Box 62736, Houston TX 77205
Signed the 990
CINDY FITZGERALD, VICE PRESIDENT
Phone
(832) 539-4004
Return prepared by
MARK L WESTERMAN CPA

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP AS MANY FORGOTTEN, BROKEN AND NEGLECTED DOGS FIND A LOVING HOME AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE. WILLINGLY VOLUNTEERING OUR TIME, BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE REHABILITATED AND GIVEN A CHANCE AT HAPPINESS. NO BREED IS TURNED AWAY. NO CASE IS TOO SEVERE. WE ARE THEIR HEALING HANDS. THEIR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AARF'S PURPOSE IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND "RE-HOME" HOMELESS CANINES.
    Expenses $94,570
  • AARF, ALONG WITH CERTIFIED TRAINERS, TRANSFORM AND RESTORE HEALTH TO ANIMALS THAT ARE OTHERWISE NOT "ADOPTABLE".
  • AARF PROVIDES VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE TO PETS WHOSE OWNERS ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD VACCINATIONS, STERILIZATIONS, OR MEDICATIONS FOR THEIR PETS.
  • OUR ADOPTION PROCESS: ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND, INC. UTILIZES AN APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS THAT ALLOWS US TO ENSURE THAT THE DOG CHOSEN IS A GOOD MATCH FOR THE ADOPTING FAMILY. EVERY ADOPTION REQUIRES AN APPLICATION, VERIFICATION AND CONTRACT FOR EACH DOG/PUPPY. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO FOLLOW UP(S) WITH THE ADOPTING FAMILY (PHONE CALL, EMAIL, OR HOME VISIT). DEPENDING ON DOG AND/OR BREED THERE IS A POSSIBLE HOME INSPECTION PRIOR TO APPROVAL. PUPPIES THAT ARE 4 MONTHS OR YOUNGER WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR ADOPTION OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSTON AREA. SPAY/NEUTER OF ANY RESCUE ANIMAL IS REQUIRED BY TEXAS STATE LAW. CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD OFTEN ARE NOT A GOOD MATCH FOR OUR PUPPIES AND DOGS. IN ORDER TO PROTECT BOTH, YOUR CHILD AND OUR RESCUED DOGS/PUPPIES FROM HARM, WE SELDOM IF EVER ADOPT TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. PLEASE SIGN OUR GUESTBOOK AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. WE LOVE HEARING HOW OUR RESCUES ARE DOING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST ANY AND ALL UPDATES TO OUR GUESTBOOK. FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON A KURANDA BED AND A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO HELP OUR RESCUES, PLEASE CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW.
    Expenses $4,276

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2538874
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$71,119
Income (IRS master file)
$1,507,158

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$134,894$98,846$71,119IRS
990-TDecember 2025–––IRS
990December 2024$109,983$118,533$36,679XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$104,886$138,676$47,067XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$43,835$47,886$83,155IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Norma Handleson
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2538874).

Questions about ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC

What is the EIN of ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC is 26-2538874.
Is ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHERYL ANDREWS.
Who are the officers and directors of ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ADOPT A RESCUED FRIEND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $134,894, expenses of $98,846 and total assets of $71,119 at year end.

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