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Bluepearl Cares Inc

EIN 93-4369894 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLUEPEARL CARES IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CHARITY PROVIDING GRANTS AND PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT THE LIVES OF PETS NEEDING SPECIALTY OR EMERGENCY CARE, EXPANDING TO THE MOST VULNERABLE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, VETERINARY DESERTS AND URBAN CENTERS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$48,986, 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3962% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $883,657 spent. BLUEPEARL CARES' PRIMARY AREAS OF PROGRAM FOCUS DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 WERE AS FOLLOWS:GRANT PROGRAMS: BLUEPEARL CARES GRANT PROGRAMS SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CARE TO PETS IN NEED. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROOF OF 501(C)(3) STATUS AND OPERATING PROGRAMS THAT DELIVER ASSISTANCE TO COMPANION ANIMALS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.CARES CARE CORPS: A TRAVEL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR BLUEPEARL VETERINARIANS AND CREDENTIALED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, DEPLOYING EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY VETERINARY TEAMS TO HELP PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CARE IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN CRISIS.HOPE FUNDS: HOPE FUNDS PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INCOME-QUALIFIED PET OWNERS WHOSE PET IS SUFFERING FROM AN IMMEDIATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BLUEPEARL HOSPITAL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ELIGIBILITY.VETERINARY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GRANTS: VETERINARY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GRANTS SERVE TO ELEVATE HIGH-QUALITY VETERINARY CARE FOR OWNED AND SHELTER PETS ACROSS ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERS. FUNDING TO NONPROFIT ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL/STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HELPS WITH THE PURCHASE OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR ON-SITE ANIMAL SHELTER VETERINARY CLINICS, LOW-COST VETERINARY PRACTICES, MOBILE VETERINARY UNITS, DISASTER RELIEF VEHICLES, ETC.

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 February 2024.

    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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