Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge
Dogs deserve better blue ridge saves hundreds of lives every year by taking dogs off chains and pulling at-risk dogs from shelters. Based in central virginia, we provide …
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Dogs Deserve Better saves hundreds of lives a year by taking dogs off chains and pulling at-risk dogs from shelters. Based in Central VA, we assist under-resourced communities by offering spay and neuter, fencing, dog houses, vet care, and dog food/supplies. Our adoption and foster programs unite an
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Mission
Dogs deserve better blue ridge saves hundreds of lives every year by taking dogs off chains and pulling at-risk dogs from shelters. Based in central virginia, we provide assistance in under-resourced communities by offering spay and neuter services, fencing, insulated dog houses, vet care, dog food, and supplies. Our adoption and foster programs unite animals with their forever homes. We also advocate for humane legislation and educate community members on animal welfare.
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Waynesboro, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2024. Its EIN is 993463872. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $731K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 993463872. 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.
Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% 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.
Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge is located in Waynesboro, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge has $731K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $731K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge. 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, Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Dogs Deserve Better saves hundreds of lives a year by taking dogs off chains and pulling at-risk dogs from shelters. Based in Central VA, we assist under-resourced communities by offering spay and neuter, fencing, dog houses, vet care, and dog food/supplies. Our adoption and foster programs unite an Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2024.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $731K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 993463872, 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
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Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge holds monthly ‘food pantry for pets’ - WHSV
Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge reminds pet owners not to leave their dogs outside during winter - KSLA
Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge reminds pet owners not to leave their dogs outside during winter - WHSV
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2024
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge
- What is Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge?
- Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Waynesboro, United States. Dogs Deserve Better saves hundreds of lives a year by taking dogs off chains and pulling at-risk dogs from shelters. Based in Central VA, we assist under-resourced communities by offering spay and neuter, fencing, dog houses, vet care, and dog food/supplies. Our adoption and foster programs unite an
- When was Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge founded?
- Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge was founded in 2024.
- Who leads Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge?
- Kimberly Hawk serves as President.
- Where is Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge located?
- Headquartered in Waynesboro, VA, United States.
- What is Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge trustworthy?
- Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 993463872.
- What is Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge's website?
- https://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/