Four Legged Ranch
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Four Legged Ranch is a nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing abandoned, neglected, and at-risk dogs. We partner with local shelters and veterinary providers to animal homelessness and prevent unnecessary euthanasia by providing foster-based care and medical treatment, behavioral support until permanent homes are found. In addition to rescue and adoption services, we assist the community members with pet food and supplies and referrals to trusted trainers to keep owned pets in their homes during times of hardship. Through collaboration with other rescue communities and community outreach, we promote responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare by giving animals a second chance.
- Income
- $176,951
- Spending
- $186,600
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- Four Legged Ranch has successfully adopted 191 dogs
- Four Legged Ranch supports families that face hardship, by providing resources and assist in getting their pets vetted /spay neuter and food and supplies to properly care for them.
- FOUR Legged Ranch shares in the community with schools, youth organizations the importance of responsibility and ownership to properly care for the animals. Youth groups are invited to events and help promote animal welfare.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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