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Southeastern Virginia Golden Retriever Rescue Eductn & Trng Inc

EIN 54-1705550 · Yorktown, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Rescue homeless and/or abandoned golden retrievers. Provide foster homes and medical care. Raise public awareness of these dogs and their needs. Provide a network of volunteers to conduct home evaluations of potential foster and adoptive homes.

Income
$317,133
Spending
$283,451
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
10.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
0
Volunteers
280

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $234,776 spent. Rescued a total of 93 golden retrievers in 2024. These goldens received medical screening from our network of veterinarians, were given necessary shots, and received treatment for any found ailments or injuries, including medications. All goldens were spayed or neutered as needed. All goldens were micro-chipped, and received new collars and leashes. Following care and evaluation, goldens were put up for adoption. A total of 79 were adopted in 2024.
  2. $2,424 spent. SEVA GRREAT maintains an active website and Facebook page to facilitate promoting the education of pet owners in proper care of their dogs, dealing with canine health issues, and links to other golden retriever and pet related websites. These resources provide us the capability to provide pictures and video of our goldens who are ready for adoption. The website also facilitates on-line donations and special fundraisers for SEVA GRREAT through utilization of our PayPal account. We publish a quarterly newsletter to keep our membership and other interested individuals/organizations current on relevant issues and information.
  3. $33,117 spent. Rescued a total of 13 golden retrievers from Turkey in 2024. These goldens were air shipped in purchased crates and provided all necessary requirements from the government to import these dogs. Adoptive homes were found for 13 of these goldens in 2024. Normal other expenses we provide are added in with the other dogs once they are in our care.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 February 1995.

    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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