Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Blue Ridge Humane Society is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and our neighboring communities through adoption outreach and education.
- Income
- $3.6 million
- Spending
- $2.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 12.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
- Employees
- 50
- Volunteers
- 304
- Highest pay
- $117,323, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $2.5 million spent. Adoption and Lifesaving Services Blue Ridge Humane Society operates a limited-admission adoption center providing comprehensive care, placement, and adoption services for companion animals. In 2024-2025, the Society admitted 1,031 animals into its Adoption Center, achieving a 99% live release rate and an average length of stay of 7 days, demonstrating efficient care and placement outcomes. These services include health assessments, behavior support, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and individualized adoption planning
- Spay/Neuter and Preventive Care Programs To reduce the number of animals entering the shelter system and improve community animal health, the Society delivered 1,159 low-cost spay and neuter surgeries through its Spay Neuter Incentive Program. Additionally, the organization administered 1,559 low-cost vaccines, increasing access to preventive care for pets in the community. These interventions support long-term wellbeing and help prevent disease and unwanted litters.
- **The Societys Pet Helpline answered 6,587 calls from community members seeking assistance, resources, and guidance on pet care challenges. . **In partnership with local food pantries and outreach organizations, Blue Ridge Humane Society delivered 66,193 pounds of pet food to support families and pets in need. The Society also facilitated 11,431 pet food assists through giveaways. . **304 active volunteers contributed 92,214 hours providing operational support across all aspects of our programming.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1952.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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