Fayette County Animal Rescue
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We are a non-profit, no-kill shelter on a mission to save the abused, neglected, abandoned and injured animals of Fayette County, TN. Our shelter houses any where from 70 to 100 animals. We have managed to have the younger animals and puppies fostered to socialize them and make them better for adoption.
- Income
- $257,737
- Spending
- $349,331
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 7.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 30
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
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 30% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
- $349,331 spent. Fayette County Animal Rescue is a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter serving Fayette County, Tennessee. Our primary focus in helping animals in extreme cases of abuse, neglect, injury, or abandonment. We offer refuge, medical care, and a second chance at life with a responsible family. FCAR is also about educating the public about the responsibilities of pet ownership i.e. spay and neuter, annual vaccinations, and regular flea and heartworm prevention. Our shelter houses any where from 70 to 100 animals. We have managed to have the younger animals and puppies fostered to socialize them and make them better for adoption. All contributions are used to pay for the overhead, maintenance, and veterinary bills incurred by our organization.
- Fayette County Animal Rescue (FCAR) is a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter serving Fayette County, Tennessee. Our primary focus is helping animals in extreme cases of abuse, neglect, injury, or abandonment. We offer refuge, medical care, and a second chance at life with a responsible family. FCAR also educates the public about the responsibilities of pet ownership such as spay/neuter, annual vaccinations, and regular flea and heartworm prevention. Our shelter houses anywhere from 70 to 100 animals. We have managed to arrange fosters for the younger animals as it helps to socialize them so they can be adopted. All donations are used to pay overhead, maintenance, and veterinary expenses.
- not applicable everything in first response
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
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 December 2024.
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 November 2000.
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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