Northern Virginia Koi Rescue
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Northern Virginia Koi Rescues mission is rescuing rehabilitating and securing forever homes for koi while advocating for aquatic conservation in the Northern Virginia area.
- Income
- $82,560
- Spending
- $84,332
- Reserves
- 4.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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 (3)
- $75,000 spent. The organization conducted rescue intake and long-term care services for koi and goldfish that were abandoned surrendered or at risk due to owner incapacity death or unsafe pond conditions. During the year the organization rescued and rehabilitated over 550 koi and goldfish. Services included assessment transport quarantine veterinary-informed care water quality management and placement. For animals that could not be safely rehomed due to age or health the organization established and maintained a sanctuary providing permanent humane care in a controlled aquatic environment.
- $12,000 spent. The organization provided direct assistance to individuals and families unable to care for existing koi and goldfish due to relocation advanced age illness or death of the owner. Services included emergency response animal relocation pond decommissioning support and coordination with local authorities when necessary including response to a request from local law enforcement following the death of a fish owner. During the year the organization supported 12 individuals or families through safe animal transitions and risk mitigation.
- $1,500 spent. The organization provided educational outreach and technical guidance to koi and goldfish owners to promote responsible pond stewardship animal welfare and long-term care planning. Educational services included consultations best-practice guidance and owner support for aging fish populations. During the year the organization provided educational services to over 40 koi owners with a focus on humane care standards and preventive intervention.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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