Mission
RUFF START RESCUE IS DEDICATED TO SAVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN NEED. WE IMPROVE ANIMAL WELFARE IN COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADOPTION, EDUCATION, AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE AND PETS.
Public Charity
RUFF START RESCUE INC
RUFF START RESCUE INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in PRINCETON, MN. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.5M, expenses of $3.2M, total assets of $3.0M. Imperigo tracks 73 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.8M.
EIN: 272545988
PRINCETON, MN
Animal Protection & Welfare
NTEE: D20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.5M
Total Expenses$3.2M
Total Assets$3.0M
Grant Records73
Funding Total$1.8M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Ruff Start Rescue Inc
How Ruff Start Rescue Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$86
Programs
the work itself
$8
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $86 for programs
$83
Rescue and adoption each year rsr helps thousands of companion animals by fostering quality care and placing them in loving adoptive homes
$3
Community engagement rsr is committed to fostering resident animal welfare, reducing owner surrenders, and strengthening the relationship between pets and their families by providing resources to surrounding communities…
<$1
Education rsr believes education is a critical component to responsible guardianship of companion animals and encourages community members of all ages to become responsible and compassionate pet owners…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ADOPTIONS
$30,400
GENERAL SUPPORT
$23,585
SUPPORT FOR ANIMALS
$10,000
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$5,194
UNRESTRICTED
$116,025
Showing up to 5 of 73 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Allyson Beffel
DIRECTOR
Amy Harnden
SECRETARY
Andrew Willman
EXECUTIVE DI
Azure Davis
FORMER DIREC
Chris Mccullough
DIRECTOR
Danielle Napravnik
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.5M | $3.2M | $3.0M |
| 2024 | $3.1M | $2.8M | $2.7M |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $2.2M | $2.3M |
| 2022 | $2.5M | $2.0M | $2.1M |
| 2021 | $2.3M | $2.1M | $1.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.3M to $3.5M (+52%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.