Causes: Animal-Related, Animals, Disaster Aid, Search & Rescue Squads, Veterinary Services

Mission: Thanks to supporters like YOU, Salty Dog Paddle is now the largest Water Sports charity in the USA and the fastest growing animal organization that is structured as a 501c3 public charity, according to Guidestar. org. The best part is that we are also volunteer-based with no employees or staff members of any kind, so all the money we receive goes directly to the animals we support (We do not keep any portion)!

Results: Dogs RESCUED: ~450Dogs ADOPTED out: 1,750Sea-Turtles SAVED: ~72Amount of Trash Cleaned-Up from the Ocean and Beaches: 3.2 TonsGuinness World Records: 2Money Raised for Animals*: $990,000

Target demographics: severly injured rescue dogs and marinelife

Direct beneficiaries per year: 15 animal rescues, 5 individuals, and 20 vetrinarians.

Geographic areas served: South Florida

Programs: watersports activities and clothing to raise money to pay for emergency veterinary care for the public, veterinarians, or animal rescues.