Rest-Stop-Ranch Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Gemini said The primary exempt purpose of Rest Stop Ranch is to provide support and sanctuary for individuals and families on long-term-care journeys through accessible gardens and respite programs.
- Income
- $52,834
- Spending
- $48,590
- Reserves
- 9.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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)
- $33,972 spent. Accessible Gardens & Seasonal Festivals: Maintained wheelchair-accessible sanctuary gardens and completed the Lily Pond Overlook construction. This project was supported by a $5,000 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to enhance access for individuals with paralysis. Served 150 unique guests with 292 total visits.
- $7,467 spent. Memory Cafe in the Garden: Hosted a monthly Memory Cafe providing a safe social environment for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners; offered at no cost to participants. Averaged 4 participants per session.
- $7,151 spent. Outreach & Educational Programs Conducted community outreach through the Topsfield Fair and social media to educate the public on accessible gardening and caregiver support resources
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
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 November 6, 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 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 January 2020.
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 November 4, 2026.
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