named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Events
Hosts up to two adoption events per month in NYC to connect rescued dogs with potential adopters; events are limited to three hours to reduce stress on dogs.
Foster Program (with Option to Foster Fail)
Short-term foster program where dogs are typically placed within 2–3 weeks; fosters may have the opportunity to adopt their foster dog after meeting program requirements.
Foster-to-Adopt VIP Program
Longer-term foster program requiring a minimum 30-day commitment for dogs needing extra acclimation; includes two complimentary training sessions and potential adoption after trial period.
Rehabilitation and Training in Korea
Provides medical care, behavioral training, and socialization to rescued dogs in South Korea before transport to the U.S., preparing them for life in adoptive homes.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Foster care programs for rescued dogsOperates foster-based programs in New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles, relying on foster homes to provide care, transportation to vet appointments, and transport to organizational offices. Includes a short-term foster program and a longer-term Foster-to-Adopt VIP Program requiring a minimum 30-day commitment for dogs needing extra acclimation. Provides two complimentary professional training sessions during the VIP trial period. Over 60 dogs were hosted in foster care over a two-year period.
- Volunteer engagement and support operationsEngages in-person and remote volunteers to support dog rescue operations, including at facilities, adoption events, and during transport. Relies on volunteer flight escorts traveling from South Korea to transport dogs. Seeks ongoing volunteer support for operational needs.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Advocacy against the dog meat trade and puppy millsConducts awareness campaigns about the dog meat trade in South Korea and advocates for legislative change, including support for Lucy’s Law to ban third-party pet sales and combat puppy mills.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Rescue and rehabilitation of dogs in South KoreaRescues dogs from puppy mills, high-kill shelters, the dog meat trade, and streets in South Korea; provides veterinary care, spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, behavioral training, and nutrition (including raw and fresh food) at a 20,000-square-foot facility in Bundang-gu. The facility houses up to 150 dogs at a time with climate-controlled housing, quarantine areas, and outdoor play spaces. Since 2018, over 5,000 dogs have been rescued and rehabilitated.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Transport and placement of rescued dogs into U.S. adoptive homesTransports rescued dogs from South Korea to adoption teams in the United States, primarily in New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles. Utilizes volunteer flight escorts for transport. Ensures all dogs are fully vetted and quarantined prior to arrival, with spay/neuter procedures arranged upon arrival for puppies. Over 3,500 dogs have been adopted out to date.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$967K
Contributions & grants$826K85%
Program service revenue$129K13%
Investment income$12K1%
Other revenue$176
expenses
Total expenses$943K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$374K
Grants paid out$142K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$447K
Cash$370K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$421K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Kim-Sadiku | President | 40 | $85K |
board members · 9
- Andrew Glancy — Board Member
- Joanna Avery — Board Member
- Lily Estabrook — Board Member
- Michael Wray — Board Member
- Rhonda Ramparas — Board Member
- Scott Song — Board Member
- Susan Law — Board Member
- Tina Castelino — Secretary
- Vicki Williams — Board Member
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Astoria office Government — Location where foster dogs are picked up and transported to as required by the foster program
- Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si Partner — Local partner location in South Korea supporting dog rescue operations.
- Incheon International Airport Partner — Origin point for flight volunteers transporting rescued dogs from Korea.
- Korean K9 Rescue Network — Refers to KK9R as the organizing entity coordinating the foster program.
- Let’s Utada Partner — Volunteer coordination partner for the Bundang facility in South Korea.
- Venmo Government — Uses Venmo (@koreank9rescue) as a payment method for donations, including volunteer merchandise
- partner organizations Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to rescue dogs from meat farms, puppy mills, shelters, and slaughterhouses in South Korea.
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.
- Advocacy to End the Dog Meat Trademethodology: anti_dog_meat_trade_advocacyBy raising awareness and opposing the dog meat trade, the organization reduces systemic threats to dogs in South Korea because public education and cultural advocacy shift norms and decrease demand for harmful practices.
- Best-Fit Adoption Matchingmethodology: best_fit_adoption_matchingBy prioritizing compatibility over speed in placements, the organization increases adoption sustainability because thorough screening and behavioral assessment ensure dogs are matched to homes aligned with their temperament and needs.
- Foster-Based Care as Holistic Interventionmethodology: foster_based_careBy using foster homes instead of shelters for transitional care, assessment, and rehabilitation, the organization improves dog well-being and adoption outcomes because foster environments provide individualized attention, stability, and real-world socialization that mimic adoptive homes.
- Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Adoption Pipelinemethodology: rescue_and_rehabilitation_for_adoptionBy rescuing dogs from high-risk environments in South Korea and providing trauma-informed rehabilitation and foster-based assessment, the organization increases adoptability and long-term placement success because structured decompression and behavioral evaluation enable better dog-home matching.
- Trauma-Informed Rehabilitationmethodology: trauma_informed_rehabilitationBy applying scientifically informed methods such as exposure therapy and structured stability, the organization rehabilitates under-socialized and traumatized dogs because targeted behavioral interventions rebuild confidence and reduce maladaptive behaviors, increasing long-term adoptability.