K-9 Angels Rescue
K-9 Angels Rescue is dedicated to animal welfare in the city of houston and surrounding areas. Under the name "the empty shelter project" the organization annually provides thousands of free spay/neuter operations, vaccines and microchips to pets in underserved areas. Additionally k-9 angels rescues and rehomes strey and unwanted cats and dogs.
K-9 Angels Rescue at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,489,201
- +75.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,758,599
- +102.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $32,678
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,116,281
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who K-9 Angels Rescue 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 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pearland Parvo Recovery Center Pearland, TX | — | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,489,201 | $1,758,599 | $1,116,281 | — | — | $32,678 |
| 2024 | $846,883 | $869,262 | $903,758 | — | — | $27,683 |
| 2023 | $881,379 | $1,112,666 | $855,283 | — | — | $13,108 |
| 2022 | $623,996 | $660,360 | $556,527 | $8,000 | 1 | $448 |
| 2021 | $520,163 | $438,585 | $471,265 | — | — | $31 |
| 2020 | $552,843 | $634,332 | $583,652 | — | — | $660 |
| 2019 | $502,163 | $756,019 | $736,515 | — | — | $1,947 |
About K-9 Angels Rescue
Based on IRS filings
K-9 Angels Rescue is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
K-9 Angels Rescue is led by Randy Kissling, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randy Kissling
President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Morgan
Director of
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Tipton
Intake Director
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauen Freidman
Vice President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sian Gray
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglass Rofheart
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Conwell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Terri Dirosa (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about K-9 Angels Rescue
How large is K-9 Angels Rescue?
K-9 Angels Rescue reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is K-9 Angels Rescue?
K-9 Angels Rescue is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does K-9 Angels Rescue operate?
K-9 Angels Rescue has awarded grants in Texas.
What is K-9 Angels Rescue's EIN?
K-9 Angels Rescue's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3710037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
Live grants for the work K-9 Angels Rescue funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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