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GUARDIANS OF RESCUE INC
HAUPPAUGE, NY · EIN 274205517 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · guardiansofrescue.org
revenue
$987K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$634K
employees
3
volunteers
120
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

Guardians of Rescue is an animal welfare organization taking on some of the most difficult challenges like Dog Fighting, Puppy Mills, Hoarders and unspeakable forms of Animal Abuse and Cruelty and Disaster Response. Our grass roots organization can respond quickly and effectively to crisis around the country. We support our troops overseas by providing rescue for the animals they find overseas and transporting them to the USA. Guardians of Rescue provides outdoor shelters for animals who have no other possible options. this is the best that can be done in bad situations.

profile · synthesized from sources

Animal welfare organization focused on rescuing animals from abuse, neglect, and disaster situations across the United States. Specializes in responding to puppy mills, dog fighting, hoarding cases, and natural disasters. Provides emergency rescue, medical care, shelter, and investigative support, while also assisting military personnel in bringing rescued animals home from overseas deployments.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $161K
    Disaster ResponseGuardians of Rescue provides disaster response for animals throughout the United States.
  2. #2 $98K
    Give Me ShelterGUARDIANS OF RESCUE PROVIDES FOOD AND SHELTER TO SOME OF THE MOST DIFFICULTNEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS SEVERAL STATES. THEY BUILD INSULATED DOG HOUSES AND CATSHELTERS DELIVERING THEM TO PEOPLE YARDS AND NEIGHBORHOODS AFTER ALL EFFORTS TO GETTHE ANIMALS REHOMED OR SHELTERED INSIDE.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Disaster Response
Deploys teams to rescue animals during natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes, providing medical care, transport, shelter, and reuniting pets with owners.
Give Me Shelter
Provides insulated dog houses and cat shelters to animals living outdoors, particularly in extreme weather conditions, and educates owners on proper animal care.
Helping Families; Saving Pets
Provides pet food and supplies to economically disadvantaged families to prevent pet relinquishment and euthanasia during crises.
Investigation
Conducts investigations into animal cruelty and abuse in collaboration with law enforcement, led by a former FBI agent with expertise in criminal networks.
Operation Support Our Troops
Assists military personnel in bringing animals they rescued during overseas deployments back to the U.S., managing logistics and helping with animal adjustment.
See-Say-Save
Public awareness campaign encouraging reporting of animal cruelty, coupled with direct rescue operations for animals in abusive or life-threatening situations.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
    • Disaster response and animal search and rescue
      Conducts animal search and rescue during natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes, providing medical care, supplies, transport, shelter, and rebuilding of enclosures to help disaster-affected pet owners keep their animals.
    • Provision of emergency animal shelters and kennels
      Builds and delivers insulated dog houses, cat shelters, and kennels to animals in difficult neighborhoods or disaster-affected areas when rehoming or indoor sheltering is not possible, often through volunteer-led construction and installation.
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of animals from puppy mills and laboratories
      Rescues dogs from puppy mills and animals from laboratory testing environments to prevent euthanasia, providing medical care, rehabilitation, and placement into new homes.
  • Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 2 activities
    • Animal cruelty investigation and enforcement support
      Conducts investigations into animal cruelty, including dog fighting and other felonies, collects evidence, collaborates with law enforcement and global agencies, and monitors suspects using licensed private investigators; also uncovers related criminal activities such as drug offenses and outstanding warrants.
    • Operation of animal cruelty reporting and monitoring system
      Operates a public reporting system for alleged animal neglect and cruelty, follows up on unresolved cases, and provides guidance on how to report suspected abuse to authorities.
  • Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
    • Facilitation of pet relocation for military personnel
      Rescues and relocates pets and contract working dogs for service members during or after deployment, managing logistics to bring them safely to the U.S. and providing basic training to support adaptation to civilian life.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Public education and outreach on animal welfare
      Delivers presentations on animal welfare to schools, businesses, and community forums, participates in tabling at local events, and distributes printed educational materials to promote awareness and prevention of animal neglect and abuse.
  • Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
    • Support for pet retention in crisis situations
      Operates the Helping Families, Saving Pets program to prevent pet relinquishment by providing food, supplies, and transportation to veterinary care for families in economic hardship, disabled, or home-bound pet owners.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$987K
Contributions & grants$960K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$24K2%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$186K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$800K
Cash$571K
Investments$0
Liabilities$165K
Net assets$634K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT MISSERI President 37 $143K
board members · 5
  • BRIAN SPERAZZA — MEMBER
  • CALVIN GRANT — MEMBER
  • James Stucchio — MEMBER
  • LYNDA HOWELL — Secretary
  • RICHARD K LINDY — Treasurer
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Care Credit Partner — Partner organization providing financing options for veterinary care, linked through Guardians of Rescue's resource page.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Federal agency identified as conducting significant animal testing, under oversight of the Public Health Service.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Government — Jack Garcia, Director of Investigations, applies investigative experience from 26 years as an undercover FBI Special Agent to support animal cruelty cases.
  • Food and Drug Administration Government — Federal agency identified as conducting significant animal testing, under oversight of the Public Health Service.
  • Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
  • Law Enforcement Agencies Partner — Works with law enforcement agencies to assist in animal cruelty investigations and evidence collection.
  • Local and State Agencies Partner — Assists local and state agencies during animal disaster response operations.
  • Municipal Shelters Partner — Collaborates with municipal shelters to conduct animal cruelty investigations and collect evidence.
  • Network for Good Partner — Partner platform used for hosting donation campaigns.
  • Service members Partner — Collaborates with military personnel to rescue and relocate animals they have bonded with during deployment.
  • United States Department of Agriculture Government — Agency referenced in advocacy context for its oversight role in laboratory animal welfare and inspection.
  • fellow animal welfare groups Partner — Collaborates with other animal welfare organizations to maximize assistance to animals in need.
  • law enforcement Partner — Partners with law enforcement agencies to assist animals in need.
  • local and state agencies Partner — Collaborates with local and state agencies during animal search and rescue operations in disaster zones.
  • organized labor Partner — Collaborates with organized labor groups to expand resources for animal shelter provision.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Animal-First Investigation with Integrated Criminal Forensics
    methodology: animal_first_investigation
    By prioritizing animal cruelty investigations and integrating FBI-level forensic methods, the organization enables legally robust interventions that link animal abuse to broader criminal networks, increasing prosecution success and systemic impact.
  • Human-Animal Bond Support as Crisis Intervention
    methodology: human_animal_bond_support
    By supporting the human-animal bond during crises—such as disasters or military separation—the organization prevents unnecessary shelter intake and euthanasia, preserving emotional well-being for both people and animals because stable relationships improve outcomes for both.
  • Public Empowerment Through Volunteer and Witness Networks
    methodology: grassroots_response
    By activating a distributed network of volunteers and requiring firsthand witness reporting, the organization ensures credible, timely detection of animal cruelty, enabling rapid grassroots response and increasing public ownership of animal welfare.
  • Youth Education for Long-Term Cultural Change
    methodology: youth_education
    By educating youth about animal welfare, the organization fosters long-term societal change in attitudes and behaviors toward animals, because early engagement builds enduring empathy and responsible stewardship.