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Nicalove

EIN 86-3365385 · Rye, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NICALOVE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO REDUCING ANIMAL SUFFERING AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH IN NICARAGUA THROUGH MOBILE VETERINARY CLINICS, RESCUE AND REHABILITATION, SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAMS, AND HUMANE EDUCATION.

Income
$205,119
Spending
$174,246
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 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 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (1)
  1. $132,061 spent. DURING THE YEAR, NICALOVE EXPANDED ITS REACH ACROSS NICARAGUA, DELIVERING LIFESAVING VETERINARY CARE AND SUPPORT TO ANIMALS AND THE COMMUNITIES WHO DEPEND ON THEM. THROUGH MOBILE CLINICS HELD IN UNDERSERVED AND RURAL AREAS, INCLUDING COMMUNITIES NEAR LANDFILL SITES AND IN REMOTE REGIONS, NICALOVE PROVIDED FREE SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES, VACCINATIONS, PARASITE TREATMENT, WOUND CARE, AND GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES TO DOGS AND CATS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE NO ACCESS TO CARE. THESE CLINICS NOT ONLY TREAT IMMEDIATE SUFFERING BUT ALSO PREVENT FUTURE OVERPOPULATION AND DISEASE.IN 2025, NICALOVE PERFORMED OVER 1,200 SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES AND PROVIDED WELLNESS AND MEDICAL CARE TO MORE THAN 1,000 ANIMALS THROUGH ITS MOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THESE EFFORTS DIRECTLY IMPROVED ANIMAL WELFARE WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY STABILITY.NICALOVE ALSO EXPANDED ITS EQUINE WELFARE PROGRAM, PROVIDING CRITICAL CARE TO WORKING HORSES, DONKEYS, AND MULES. THESE ANIMALS ARE ESSENTIAL TO DAILY LIFE FOR MANY FAMILIES, YET OFTEN LACK ACCESS TO EVEN BASIC VETERINARY SERVICES. DURING THE YEAR, OVER 250 EQUINES RECEIVED TREATMENT, INCLUDING HOOF CARE, DENTAL WORK, WOUND MANAGEMENT, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, AND OWNER EDUCATION. THIS WORK HELPS REDUCE SUFFERING WHILE PRESERVING THE LIVELIHOODS OF THE FAMILIES WHO RELY ON THESE ANIMALS.IN ADDITION TO FIELD WORK, NICALOVE OPERATES A DEDICATED ANIMAL SHELTER IN NICARAGUA, PROVIDING ONGOING CARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 300 RESCUED ANIMALS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THE SHELTER SERVES AS A SAFE HAVEN FOR ANIMALS WHO ARE ABANDONED, ABUSED, OR IN CRITICAL MEDICAL CONDITION. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OVER 190 ANIMALS WERE RESCUED AND PROVIDED WITH MEDICAL TREATMENT, REHABILITATION, AND DAILY CARE, WITH MANY ULTIMATELY PLACED INTO PERMANENT HOMES WHEN POSSIBLE.ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, NICALOVE CONTINUES TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF ANIMAL SUFFERING THROUGH ACCESSIBLE VETERINARY CARE, EDUCATION, AND LONG-TERM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK REFLECTS A ONE HEALTH APPROACH, RECOGNIZING THAT IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS DIRECTLY STRENGTHENS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

Source: Form 990 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 September 7, 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 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 2025.

    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 November 2022.

    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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