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Friends of Russell County Animals

EIN 81-0983361 · Lebanon, VA

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

FRCA STRIVES TO ACHIEVE TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE IN THE REGARD OF ANIMALS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, BY ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WHICH IS POVERTY. WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS EXIST FOR PET-OWNERS LIVING IN POVERTY, INCLUDING AFFORDABLE AND DESIRED SERVICES FOR A BELOVED PET. THROUGH DONOR AND GRANT SUPPORT, OUR PROGRAMS REDUCE OVERPOPULATION AND LOCAL SHELTER INTAKE, WHILE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF BOTH PEOPLE AND PETS. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY ASSISTANCE WITH SPAY/NEUTER AND VETERINARY SERVICES, AND BY OFFERING OUTREACH SERVICES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SURRENDERING A PET. WE FOSTER POSITIVE, NON-JUDGMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE WE SERVE AND PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP PETS HAPPY, HEALTH, AND FOREVER IN THEIR OWN HOME

Income
$53,582
Spending
$50,988
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2.1 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 5% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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)
  1. $3,865 spent. The outreach program provided in 1486 pounds of dog and cat food to needy families. There was a total of 1,354 volunteer miles driven and 1,533 in volunteer hours committed to the organization. Additionally, the organization provided one dog kennel roof.
  2. $13,058 spent. The veterinary assistance program assisted a total of 490 pets with veterinary services including medications, microchipping, labs, surgeries, sick/wellness visits, boarding and urgent care treatment at no charge to their owners.
  3. $23,207 spent. The spay/neuter program provided 180 pets with spay/neutering services at no charge to owners.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 January 2016.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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