Veterinarians to the Rescue
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION AT VETERINARIANS TO THE RESCUE IS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ECONOMIC EUTHANASIAS FOR SMALL ANIMALS IN THE CENTRAL KENTUCKY REGION BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE. THROUGH OUR COLLABORATIVE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, WE STRIVE TO CREATE A FUTURE IN WHICH ALL ANIMALS HAVEACCESS TO THE CARE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LEAD HAPPY AND HEALTHY LIVES.
- Income
- $83,670
- Spending
- $83,342
- Reserves
- -0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
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
Weak: 17 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 180% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% 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 (1)
- HELD 12 LOW COST VACCINATION/WELLNESS CLINICS FOR 590 PETS FROM 361 FAMILIES.PROVIDED FULL OR PARTIAL FINANCIAL AND LABOR SUPPORT TO SPAY/NEUTER PETS WITH LIFE SAVING VACCINATIONS AND DEWORM/FLEA TREATMENT FOR COMMUNITY CATS, EMERGENCY CARE FOR STRAYS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES FOR: 105 DOGS AND 2,511 CATS.
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
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 June 2022.
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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