Border Animal Rescue Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Border Animal Rescue, Inc (BAR) is the reduction of animal overpopulation through spay and neuter programs and to promote the adoption of unwanted, homeless pets by caring for them in foster homes, providing medical care, and placement in permanent homes.
- Income
- $81,760
- Spending
- $85,010
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 21.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 45%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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)
- $44,472 spent. CAT AND DOG FOSTERING AND ADOPTION PROGRAM BAR volunteers fostered homeless or unwanted dogs and cats in their homes and, as a result, adopted out 14 dogs and 83 cats in 2024. Another 1 dog and 7 cats were transferred to other rescue organizations. The animals are evaluated and given medical care as needed. Animals are evaluated and given medical care as needed. Animals are socialized in a home setting to see their compatibility with other animals so they can be placed in the best possible permanent home. Adoptions are facilitated through many avenues: adoptions events, the local PetSmart adoption center, weekly newspaper ads, and postings on Petfinder.com, the BAR website, Facebook, and other social media platforms.
- $17,180 spent. FRC/TNR (Free Roaming Cats/Trap Neuter/Return PROGRAM The FRC/TNR program has been highly successful wherein BAR volunteers helped local residents trap and sterilize 167 free-roaming cats in 2024. When joint efforts with other animal welfare organizations are included, the total is 442 cats. All were spayed or neutered and given rabies shots, FVRCP shots, and other medical treatment as needed. Some cats found outdoors (tame cats, kittens) were adopted out through BARs foster care efforts. Feral cats were returned to their original areas after medical treatment and vaccinations. Many surgeries were made possible by a grant from the Arizona Pet-Friendly License Plate fund.
- $13,409 spent. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM This program, which provides assistance to pet owners who cannot afford traditional veterinary clinic services, enabled 61 dogs and 69 cats from the community to be spayed or neutered in 2024. Spaying and neutering these pets further contributed to BARs goal of eliminating homeless dogs and cats in the community. This program was made possible by a donation from the Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club, a grant from the Arizona Pet-Friendly License Plate fund, and contributions from many donors.
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 December 2006.
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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