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ARF owes an enormous debt of gratitude to its highly committed board of directors and Hall of Fame Board. These individuals, who give so generously of their time and money, also share their invaluable resources, skills, and talents with ARF.
ARF is a privately funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit. ARF has earned the highest possible rating – four stars – from Charity Navigator for 13 consecutive years, a milestone only one percent of charities have reached. Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator, works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of more than 9,400 of America's charities.
Annual Report (PDF)
ARF Animal Statistics (PDF)
Form 990 (PDF)
Audited Financial Statement (PDF)
ARF's non-profit status
ARF's audited financial statements located above include joint cost allocations to programs from ARF's direct mail and events. The mailings provide educational information concerning the suffering of animals forgotten by society, including adoption, spay-neuter, animal care, training, animal safety, volunteering, and fostering opportunities. Event allocations are calculated utilizing the schedule of the event by program segment. Each mailing and every event were analyzed for allocations, accepted and reported by Sweeney Kovar, an independent auditor. ARF is constantly striving to expand programs while keeping expenses down to ensure financial responsibility.
2890 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Adoption Hours
Wednesday-Sunday: 12-6 pm
Early sign-in: 9 am-12 pm
(Weds, Thurs, Fri only)
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm
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ARF is a 501(c)(3)
Tax ID 68-0240341
ARF has received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 13 years running.