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Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch

EIN 47-1230166 · Saint Helena, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JAMESON HUMANE IS AN IMPACT-DRIVEN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PROGRAM MODEL INCLUDES A VARIETY OF NOVEL SOLUTIONS AND APPROACHES TO CREATE A TRULY UNIQUE ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION THAT IS UNLIKE ANY ANIMAL RESCUE OR SANCTUARY. JAMESON HUMANE PROVIDES REGIONAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT SHELTER, ADOPTION AND RESCUE SERVICES FOR CAMPANION AND FARMED ANIMALS, HUMANE EDUCATION, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE, AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE OF FOOD, VETERINARY CARE, SPAY/NEUTER AND OTHER SERVICES. EVERY DAY JAMESON'S WORK IS GUIDED BY HOW ANIMALS, HUMANS, AND OUR PLANET ARE ALL INEXTRICABLY CONNECTED.

Income
$481,544
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
15
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$102,166, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 238% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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)
  1. $774,022 spent. DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELL BEING PROGRAM THROUGH OUR DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELL BEING PROGRAM, JAMESON RESCUES ALL SPECIES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS (COMPANION ANIMALS AND FARM ANIMALS) AND PROVIDES EITHER ADOPTION / FOREVER HOME SERVICES OR LIFETIME SANCTUARY FOR THOSE TOO ILL, OLD, OR OTHERWISE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. IN ADDITION TO ANIMALS BEING CARED FOR AT THE RANCH, JAMESON RELIES ON VOLUNTEERS TO FOSTER ANIMALS.
  2. $407,554 spent. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE, OUTREACH, AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE JAMESON'S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH SUPPORTS DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE INCLUDE MEDICAL CARE, SPAY-NEUTER, PET FOOD, EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO KEEP PETS AND THEIR FAMILIES TOGETHER. ASSISTANCE TARGETS VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING PETS OF DOMESTIC VIOLEMCE SURVIVORS, SENIOR CITIZENS, LOW INCOME FAMILIES, AND THE HOUSELESS. JAMESON ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY DISASTER PREPARATION EDUCATION, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FOR ALL DOMESTIC, FARMED, AND EQUINE ANIMALS. JAMESON PARTNERS WITH AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPLIES FOR COMMUNTIY ANIMAL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS. DISASTERS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO WILDFIRES, EARTHQUAKES, PANDEMICS, BLACKOUTS, AND FLOODS.
  3. $85,234 spent. COMMUNITY ANIMAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF KEEPING RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL GUARDIANS/FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS TOGETHER, JAMESON ADMINISTERS FUNDS (VIA AN APPLICATION/GRANT PROCESS) TO ASSIST WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SURGERIES, FREE SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES AND VACCINATIONS, BEHAVIORAL TRAINING, LANDLORD-REQUIRED PET DEPOSITS, AND PET FOOD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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