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Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc

ORGANIZATION MISSION: LOCKWOOD ANIMAL RESCUE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A PERMANENT LIFETIME SANCTUARY FOR RESCUED WOLVES HORSES PARROTS PIGS DOGS FOXES AND COYOTES. LARC IS A …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc

A sanctuary for both animals and the veterans who care for them on their mutual path of healing. Lockwood Animal Rescue Center provides lifetime care for wolves, wolfdogs, coyotes, foxes, horses and parrots and employs veterans as part of a work therapy program as they recover from trauma - just lik

Founded
Headquarters
Frazier Park, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

Organization mission: lockwood animal rescue is a non-profit organization that provides a permanent lifetime sanctuary for rescued wolves horses parrots pigs dogs foxes and coyotes. Larc is a work therapy program that offers employment to disabled and or formerly homeless combat veterans suffering from trauma. This program called warriors and wolves is designed to help veterans regain their confidence and learn valuable job skills in an eco-therapeutic environment as they care for the rescued animals. The unique relationships that develop between the wolves and the veterans have proven to be immensely therapeutic for both species. In addition to providing sanctuary to rescued animals and work therapy to veterans larc also has a program called wolfguard in which veterans go into the wilderness to protect wild wolves.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 79% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Frazier Park, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 813020602. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $559K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 813020602. 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.

Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc is located in Frazier Park, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years. Its registered address is PO Box 1510, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc has $559K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc 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 small organization. It has $559K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc. 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, Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc 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 68% 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.

A sanctuary for both animals and the veterans who care for them on their mutual path of healing. Lockwood Animal Rescue Center provides lifetime care for wolves, wolfdogs, coyotes, foxes, horses and parrots and employs veterans as part of a work therapy program as they recover from trauma - just lik Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $559K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813020602, 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
$100K-$1M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Dr L•••• L••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (6)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • 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 · 2016
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc

What is Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc?
Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Frazier Park, United States. A sanctuary for both animals and the veterans who care for them on their mutual path of healing. Lockwood Animal Rescue Center provides lifetime care for wolves, wolfdogs, coyotes, foxes, horses and parrots and employs veterans as part of a work therapy program as they recover from trauma - just lik
When was Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc founded?
Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc was founded in 2016.
Who leads Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc?
Dr Lorin Lindner serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc located?
Headquartered in Frazier Park, CA, United States.
What is Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc trustworthy?
Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 813020602.
What is Lockwood Animal Rescue Center Larc's website?
https://lockwoodarc.org