Guardians of Rescue Inc
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 Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $799,647
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $987,177
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $23,759
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,006,806
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Guardians of Rescue Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save-A-Pet Port Jefferson, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $800K in total assets. Net investment income was $24K.
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 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Misseri
President
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $143K (2024)
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
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 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 $800K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $987K.
What is Guardians of Rescue Inc?
Guardians of Rescue Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hauppauge, NY. It holds $800K in total assets as of 2024.
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 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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