Guardians of Rescue Inc
Guardians of Rescue is dedicated to protecting animals in crisis by providing emergency rescue, disaster response, food, shelter, advocacy, and lifesaving support in underserved communities. We intervene in cases of severe cruelty, neglect, abandonment, and exploitation; assist military personnel in bringing rescued animals home from overseas; and provide safe, insulated outdoor shelter when no other immediate option exists.
Guardians of Rescue Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $793,160
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $874,333
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $17,761
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $890,201
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Guardians of Rescue Inc funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $793,160 | $874,333 | $890,201 | — | — | $17,761 |
| 2024 | $799,647 | $987,177 | $1,006,806 | — | — | $23,759 |
| 2023 | $840,327 | $974,494 | $1,013,183 | — | — | $19,238 |
| 2022 | $881,209 | $994,588 | $991,484 | — | — | $260 |
| 2021 | $844,739 | $1,181,205 | $831,261 | — | — | $491 |
| 2020 | $508,197 | $596,904 | $568,108 | $10,000 | 1 | $682 |
About Guardians of Rescue Inc
Based on IRS filings
Guardians of Rescue Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hauppauge, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $793K in total assets. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guardians of Rescue Inc is led by Robert Misseri, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Misseri
President
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $143K (2025)
Lynda Howell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard K. Lindy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sperazza
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Grant
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Stucchio
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $143K, to Robert Misseri (President).
Frequently asked questions about Guardians of Rescue Inc
How large is Guardians of Rescue Inc?
Guardians of Rescue Inc reported $793K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $874K.
What is Guardians of Rescue Inc?
Guardians of Rescue Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hauppauge, NY. It holds $793K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Guardians of Rescue Inc operate?
Guardians of Rescue Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Guardians of Rescue Inc's EIN?
Guardians of Rescue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4205517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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