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Ralphies Retreat Inc

The organization is operated to fill several roles. The beautiful shelter building will be used for many needed uses; a back up space for other nearby shelters, a …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Ralphies Retreat Inc

Ralphies Retreat Inc is a animal welfare organization based in HIRAM, United States. EIN: 461989184.

Founded
Headquarters
Hiram, ME
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

The organization is operated to fill several roles. The beautiful shelter building will be used for many needed uses; a back up space for other nearby shelters, a quarantine space for transports, an isolation space for sick cats to recuperate and a space for older feral cats to live out their remaining days. The organization will also provide funds to assist cat owners with expensive fip treatments.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ralphies Retreat Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hiram, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 461989184. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $90K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ralphies Retreat Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('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 92/100.

Ralphies Retreat Inc is located in Hiram, ME, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ralphies Retreat Inc has $90K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ralphies Retreat Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $90K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ralphies Retreat 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.

Ralphies Retreat Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Ralphies Retreat Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Ralphies Retreat Inc is a animal welfare organization based in HIRAM, United States. EIN: 461989184. Ralphies Retreat Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Ralphies Retreat Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $90K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Ralphies Retreat Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ralphies Retreat Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461989184, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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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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Leadership

LY
Lynn E Kasch
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Angela M••••••
SECRETARY
DA
Dana R••••••
PRESIDENT
LY
Lynn E K••••
PRESIDENT
MA
Mary F••••
SECRETARY
ME
Megan M•••••••
TREASURER
ME
Melissa D••••••••
SECRETARY
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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FY2022
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FY2021
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Ralphies Retreat Inc This page 72 $90,000 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 17 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Ralphies Retreat Inc

What is Ralphies Retreat Inc?
Ralphies Retreat Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hiram, United States. Ralphies Retreat Inc is a animal welfare organization based in HIRAM, United States. EIN: 461989184.
When was Ralphies Retreat Inc founded?
Ralphies Retreat Inc was founded in 2012.
Who leads Ralphies Retreat Inc?
Lynn E Kasch serves as President.
Where is Ralphies Retreat Inc located?
Headquartered in Hiram, United States.
What is Ralphies Retreat Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ralphies Retreat Inc trustworthy?
Ralphies Retreat Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Ralphies Retreat Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 461989184.
What is Ralphies Retreat Inc's website?
https://www.ralphiesretreat.org