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Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc

The Blue Ridge Humane Society is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and our neighboring communities through adoption outreach and education.

Animal Welfare Hendersonville, NC EIN: 566048726 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc

Adopt a homeless pet at the Blue Ridge Humane Society, an animal shelter dedicated to rescuing companion animals & improving their quality of life.

Founded
Headquarters
Hendersonville, NC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1952

Mission

The Blue Ridge Humane Society is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and our neighboring communities through adoption outreach and education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 7 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 98% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (7 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hendersonville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its EIN is 566048726. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 566048726. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc is located in Hendersonville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Adopt a homeless pet at the Blue Ridge Humane Society, an animal shelter dedicated to rescuing companion animals & improving their quality of life. Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1950.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 566048726, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2018.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
50

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

AN
Angela P••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Bold Rock Hard Cider marks National Puppy Day early with humane society fundraiser - WLOS
Mar 2026
wlos.com
Bold Rock Hard Cider marks National Puppy Day early humane society fundraiser - WLOS
Mar 2026
wlos.com
Mills River property to house new Humane Society Adoption Center - BlueRidgeNow
Mar 2026
www.blueridgenow.com
Michael Edward Morrow Obituary - Times-News - BlueRidgeNow
Jan 2026
www.blueridgenow.com
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Blue Ridge Humane Society celebrates 75th birthday with pet-friendly party - WLOS
Oct 2025
wlos.com
Gregory Richard Lemke Obituary - Times-News - BlueRidgeNow
Aug 2025
www.blueridgenow.com
Break-in, robbery occurred at Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store, shelter says - WLOS
Mar 2025
wlos.com
Break-in, robbery occurred at Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store, shelter says - WLOS
Mar 2025
wlos.com
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Blue Ridge Humane Society's annual Kitten Shower planned for March - BlueRidgeNow
Mar 2023
www.blueridgenow.com
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Humane Society says it's seeing most animals in 5 years; cause of influx is multilayered - BlueRidgeNow
Jul 2022
www.blueridgenow.com
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 45 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1950
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc

What is Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc?
Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Hendersonville, United States. Adopt a homeless pet at the Blue Ridge Humane Society, an animal shelter dedicated to rescuing companion animals & improving their quality of life.
When was Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc founded?
Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc was founded in 1950.
Who leads Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc?
Angela Proderick serves as Executive Director.
Where is Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc located?
Headquartered in Hendersonville, NC, United States.
What is Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc trustworthy?
Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 566048726.
What is Blue Ridge Humane Society Inc's website?
http://blueridgehumane.org