named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Badass Foster Program
Foster homes in the NYC area provide temporary care for rescued dogs, offering shelter, food, walks, and basic training while they await adoption. The organization supplies medical care, gear, and training support.
Badass Underdog Program
Limited foster-to-adopt initiative allowing approved adopters to foster a dog for 2–4 weeks to assess compatibility before finalizing adoption. Designed for dogs needing extra visibility or specific home environments.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 2 activities
- Adoption process and placementOperates a structured adoption process including application review, virtual meet-and-greet sessions, and veterinarian reference checks to ensure suitable placements. Actively works to place dogs in permanent homes through outreach and profile labeling that explains special needs or program eligibility.
- Foster-to-adopt programOffers a foster-to-adopt program allowing approved adopters to foster a dog for 2 to 4 weeks before finalizing adoption, with newly arrived dogs placed for two-week trial periods. Participants are asked to continue fostering for at least two additional weeks if the match is not successful.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Rescue and rehabilitation of dogs from high-kill sheltersRescues abused and abandoned dogs at risk of euthanasia from rural high-kill shelters in the southern U.S. and U.S. Virgin Islands, providing medical and behavioral rehabilitation. Since 2011, the organization has rescued over 4,000 dogs.
- Specialty funds for targeted rescue effortsOperates designated funds such as the Senior Dog Fund (for care of senior dogs in memory of Robert March) and the Badass Rainbow Bridge Fund (to honor dogs who have passed), along with the Badass Underdogs fund, to support specific mission areas.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Adoption events and outreachHosts adoption events multiple times per month to connect rescued dogs with potential adopters and promotes foster dogs through social media, media outlets, and community engagement.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Adoption fee structureCharges a $550 adoption fee that covers veterinary care, spay/neuter, microchipping, transportation from southern regions, collar, leash, and boarding costs for each adopted dog.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Comprehensive veterinary care for rescued dogsProvides all rescued dogs with spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, deworming, heartworm testing and treatment, microchipping, parasite prevention, and specialist care as needed. Covers all medical expenses for foster dogs, including ongoing preventive treatments.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Foster care program for rescue dogsRelies on a network of foster homes as its primary housing system for rescued dogs, with no physical shelter. Foster homes provide food, water, shelter, walks, and basic training, supported by supplies (crates, collars, leashes) and full medical cost coverage from the organization.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Foster recruitment and supportConducts half-day orientation and training sessions for prospective foster caregivers and provides ongoing support through a dedicated Foster Team and private Slack workspace. Offers a formal foster application process for individuals interested in fostering.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Merchandise sales to support rescue operationsDirects 100% of proceeds from custom merchandise sales to support animal rescue efforts, serving as a funding stream for core programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Post-adoption community supportOperates a closed Facebook group for adopters to exchange training tips, veterinary recommendations, and mutual support for dog care, particularly in the NYC area.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$604K
Contributions & grants$496K82%
Program service revenue$84K14%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$657K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$204K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$216K
Cash$212K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$214K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krista Almqvist | Executive Director | 40 | $104K |
board members · 4
- Eva Armstrong — Board Member
- Frank Samperi — Board Member
- Sara Cross — Board Member
- Stacey Gilles — Board Member
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Government — Location of the organization's dog-friendly office and primary area of operations.
- Core Culture Pilates Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Embark DNA Partner — In-kind partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Eva's Countryside Dog Camp Partner — Provides boarding for dogs located up north.
- Five Boroughs Brewing Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Gone To The Dogs Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Grind House BK Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Grounds & Hounds Partner — In-kind partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Ilegal Mezcal Partner — In-kind partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Instagram Partner — Uses a dedicated Instagram account to support foster family engagement and dog visibility.
- Kendra Scott Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Madewell Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Network for Good Partner — Platform used for hosting donation projects including the Senior Dog Fund and Rainbow Bridge Fund.
- Other Half Brewing Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Prospect Park South Government — Location of the Badass office where foster supplies are distributed.
- Rescue Treats Partner — In-kind partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Slack Partner — Uses a private Slack workspace to communicate with and support foster families.
- Someday Bar Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- The Cliffs Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Three’s Brewing Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Treev Pet Partner — In-kind partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- U.S. Virgin Islands Government — Source region for dogs rescued from underserved communities and high-kill shelters.
- US Virgin Islands Partner — Collaborates with shelters in the US Virgin Islands to rescue dogs from high-kill environments.
- Wild One Partner — In-kind partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Wilson Hotel Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Woof Wellness Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- Wythe Hotel Partner — Location/awareness partner supporting Badass Animal Rescue
- applications@badassbk.com Partner — Adoptions team contact for foster-to-adopt inquiries and coordination
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Education for Adoption Sustainabilitymethodology: community_prevention_educationBy educating communities on responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter practices, and training techniques, the organization reduces future relinquishments and strengthens long-term adoption success. This preventive approach creates a more supportive ecosystem for dog ownership, decreasing the likelihood of re-entry into the shelter system.
- Comprehensive Adoption Matching for Long-Term Successmethodology: comprehensive_adoption_matchingBy conducting multi-step, lifestyle-based compatibility assessments during adoption screening, the organization ensures responsible and sustainable placements. This produces higher long-term adoption success rates because adopters are better prepared and matched to dogs whose needs align with their living situation and experience.
- Foster-Based Rehabilitation and Matching Modelmethodology: foster_based_modelBy using a foster-based model instead of a physical shelter, dogs experience home life, receive individualized care, and undergo behavioral and medical rehabilitation, which improves socialization and well-being. This increases adoptability and enables more accurate, compatible matches between dogs and permanent homes because dogs’ true personalities and needs are better assessed in home environments.
- Integrated Volunteer-Powered Operationsmethodology: integrated_volunteer_modelBy embedding volunteers into core functions—including fostering, veterinary support, adoptions, and community outreach—the organization scales its rescue capacity without a physical shelter. This distributed, community-driven model sustains end-to-end services because volunteer engagement reduces operational costs and deepens local investment in outcomes.
- Targeted Rescue of Most Vulnerable Dogsmethodology: targeted_rescueBy focusing rescue efforts on high-kill shelters in underserved regions and accepting dogs without discrimination by breed, age, or medical status, the organization increases survival chances for the most at-risk populations. This approach addresses systemic overpopulation and shelter overcrowding while providing second chances to dogs otherwise unlikely to be saved.