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Blue Ridge Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

EIN 88-2763555 · Goshen, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY is a registered 501c3 charity located in Goshen KY and guided by compassion integrity and the desire to help mistreated and unwanted animals. Through this labor of love we rescue and attend to their medical emotional and behavioral needs. Blue Ridge Animal Rescue and Sanctuary works to save animals in more rural communities where the need is greatest. Whether its pulling from a full shelter or helping desperate families we are happy to save as many as we can! We also aim to educate and assist the people in these areas to create a safer healthier environment for domestic animals remaining in their care. Blue Ridge Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is an all volunteer small foster based rescue. Our goal is for all our animals to be placed into loving homes!

Income
$15,320
Spending
$19,743
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%

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 (14)
  1. Adoption Program: This program pulls homeless animals into the organization properly vets them and brings them back to optimal health and behavior and then facilitates an appropriate placement for adoption.
  2. Within the adoption program fulfilling the basic needs of the animals. Food treats supplements for all animals. Canines felines and rabbits.
  3. Paws Behind Bars Prison Training Program - This remarkable dog training program provides rehabilitation and development opportunities for inmates while preparing our rescue dogs for success in their forever homes.Its a partnership that changes lives for both humans and canines! For humans it creates the opportunities for expanding emotional growth learning valuable skill-sets and facilitating community integration. For the canines it provides an opportunity for socialization behavioral development and the chance to acquire training.
  4. $1,865 spent. Animal Care
  5. $500 spent. Professional Training
  6. $2,927 spent. Boarding
  7. $1,095 spent. Community Assistance Program - Food and Medical
  8. $7,900 spent. Food
  9. $50 spent. Fundraising
  10. $2,831 spent. Medical
  11. $1,786 spent. Operations - Technology
  12. $674 spent. Supplies
  13. $107 spent. Membership Fee
  14. $8 spent. Transport

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 July 2022.

    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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