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Heartland Rabbit Rescue Incorporated

EIN 65-1228024 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of domestic rabbits. We do this through the coordination of local volunteer-driven Education, Rescue, and Adoption efforts in Indiana.

Income
$109,444
Spending
$100,903
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 39%

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 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 8% 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 (3)
  1. $32,996 spent. Took 35 rabbits into our foster care program of which some were from Indiana shelters/other animal rescue organizations that we assisted. Provided care for all rabbits in our foster care program awaiting adoption and sanctuary care for older, unadoptable rabbits. Through our adoption program, 52 spayed and neutered rabbits were placed into permanent homes.
  2. $57,816 spent. Provided rabbit veterinary care for all rabbits in our foster care. Incoming rabbits received health exams and were spayed/neutered and RHDV2 vaccinated prior to being available for adoption. Sick and injured rabbits were given veterinary care and treatment. We also provided veterinary care for rabbits of clients participating in an Indianapolis Pet Food Pantry in need of assistance with veterinary expenses, including spay/neuter and RHDV2 vaccination (10 rabbits received veterinary services). Our Community Outreach Program assisted the public with low-cost veterinary examinations, spay/neuter and/or RHDV2 vaccination (45 rabbits received veterinary services).
  3. $3,325 spent. Provided education to the public on rabbit behavior and care including the importance of spay and neuter. Education was provided via our website and e-mail, our FaceBook group, individually and via classes at our Rabbit Adoption Center and via videoconference technology, handouts, volunteer appearances on television and at events and by our rabbit educators. Participated in an Indianapolis pet food pantry and provided rabbit food and supplies to rabbit owners in need of assistance. We also answered questions and provided education on domestic rabbit care to pet food pantry clients.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on April 15, 2016.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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