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Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary

EIN 90-0687180 · Washoe Valley, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CRCCS is an animal shelter and behavior education center. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and motivate the human spirit, while saving, nurturing, and loving the canine and feline spirit, bringing the two together to change the way the world views at risk cats and dogs.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
30
Volunteers
95
Highest pay
$86,700, executive director

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $760,717 spent. CRCCS is an animal shelter that focuses on the recovery and rehabilitation for dogs and cats that are not going to make it in the regular shelter system. These animals have sat in shelters for extended periods of time, endured long term isolation or confinement, or been through trauma such as abuse and neglect and are labeled unadoptable, scheduled to be euthanized. We provide recovery, medical care, rehabilitation, training, and eventually adoption/placement into loving homes once they are ready.
  2. $280,284 spent. CRCCS is a behavior and education center, providing a variety of programs and services to our community; including animal shelters, rescue groups, dog/cat owners, facilities that provide care for animals, and trainers that need assistance with their clients. Services range from behavior consultations, classes, in-home services, one-on-one coaching, drop off behavior training and more. The goal with these programs is the same as the animal shelter side of the business- reduce return rates back to shelters, reduce euthanasia rates, educate people, keep animals in homes. These services are in high demand as they aim to support people and organizations that help or own animals and are in desperate need of help.
  3. $108,351 spent. CRCCS provides a variety of free services and supplies to the community to help improve quality of life for left animals and/or animals that are already in homes and suffering. These services provide guidance, support, resources, information, consulting, supplies, food, and behavior training for pets (or for their owners) at no charge. These services are geared for those that are out of options, have been told no by everyone else and dont know where to go, those experiencing financial hardship, major life change, or dogs left on properties or in facilities with no legal owner. This includes a scholarship program for individuals needing help with their dogs but do not have the financial means. This also includes weekly no-charge consultations for individuals needing guidance or resources.

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

  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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 June 2012.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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