1. Directory
  2. Colorado
  3. Denver
  4. Life Is Better Rescue
EIN 27-4360086

Life Is Better Rescue

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Denver
State
Colorado
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
Description
Life Is Better Rescue's mission is to find homes for unwanted animals without causing harm. The rescue ensures each animal is spayed or neutered, microchipped, and receives necessary vaccinations. They work in partnership with and provide support to others who rescue animals. In 2022, they saved 397 animals and successfully adopted out 420 companions. Their priority is rescuing animals facing euthanasia due to age, health, space, and time restraints in municipal shelters. They are located in Lakewood, CO.
Total revenues
$171,446
2023
Total expenses
$212,556
2023
Total assets
$324,466
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Life Is Better Rescue

In 2023, Life Is Better Rescue saved 464 animals and completed the successful adoption of 441 companion animals. Life Is Better Rescue prioritizes saving animals that are facing euthanasia due to age, health, space and time restraints in a municipal shelter environment. Life Is Better Rescue Is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership including spay and neuter, microchipping, and vaccinations while making Rescue accessible to those who wish to partner with Life Is Better Rescue to save the lives of animals.

Who funds Life Is Better Rescue

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Colorado Gives FoundationGeneral Purpose$12,498
Petsmart CharitiesAdoptions$11,250
Amg Charitable Gift FoundationPublic Assistance$250
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Life Is Better Rescue

NameTitleCompensation
Georgia CameronPresident$0

Financials for Life Is Better Rescue

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$56,770
Program services$113,207
Investment income and dividends$153
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$214
Miscellaneous revenues$1,102
Total revenues$171,446

Form 990s for Life Is Better Rescue

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 9, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $11,250 from Petsmart Charities
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $35,750 from Petsmart Charities
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 19159
Denver, CO 80219
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
lifeisbetterrescue.org/ 
Phone
(303) 912-0581
IRS details
EIN
27-4360086
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Life Is Better Rescue has new information, or want to find more organizations like Life Is Better Rescue?

Create free Cause IQ account
Cause IQ is a website that helps companies grow, maintain, and serve their nonprofit clients, and helps nonprofits find additional foundation funding. Our data and tools help professionals prospect for nonprofits, research opportunities, benchmark their clients, and enrich existing information.
Nonprofits
Product
Customers
About

© 2025 Nonprofit Metrics LLC
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy