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Stacy Hope Rescue

EIN 61-2080007 · Derry, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT STACY HOPE RESCUE, OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS DOGS AND A LOVING FAMILY FOR THE EUTHANASIA LISTED IN HIGH KILL SHELTERS. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PET, NO MATTER THE AGE OR THE BREED DESERVES A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE PLACE TO CALL HOME, AND WE WORK TIRELESSLY TO MAKE THAT A REALITY. WE ARE PROUDLY SUPPORTING DOGS OWNERS TO BE ABLE TO KEEP THEIR FUR FAMILY MEMBER WHEN THEY FACE HARDSHIP DUE TO HOUSING OR FINANCIAL CHALLENGES PROVIDING RESOURCES TO HELP KEEP THEIR BELOVED ONES WITH THEM LIKE DOG AND CAT FOOD, TEMPORARY CRISIS FOSTERING, ROUTINE CARE AND EMERGENCY CARE.

Income
$119,702
Spending
$110,725
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 (2)
  1. $94,384 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVED ITS PURPOSE BY RESCUING, REHABILITATING, AND REHOMING AS MANY DOGS AS POSSIBLE, WITH MOST NOW LIVING IN LOVING HOMES.
  2. $2,350 spent. OUR YOU ARE NOT ALONE PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOGS TO INDIVIDUALS FACING CHALLENGES, OFFERING A CONSTANT, NON-JUDGMENTAL COMPANION WHO PROVIDES UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND COMFORT. WHETHER PEOPLE ARE NAVIGATING MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES, TRAUMA, OR OTHER DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, OUR DOGS ARE HERE TO HELP PEOPEL HEAL AND FIND STRENGTH.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 May 2023.

    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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