Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network
Rdf provides rescue care and foster housing to domestic and exotic animals in need.
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One of the largest animal rescues in North Carolina, Red Dog Farm is dedicated to the rehabilitation, fostering & adoption of animals of all sizes. Located in Stokesdale, NC, our network of foster volunteers covers most of North Carolina & Virginia.
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Mission
Rdf provides rescue care and foster housing to domestic and exotic animals in need.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRed Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Stokesdale, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205428178. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $764K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 205428178. 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.
Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% 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.
Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network is located in Stokesdale, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network has $764K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% 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.
Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network 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 $764K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network 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 94% 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.
One of the largest animal rescues in North Carolina, Red Dog Farm is dedicated to the rehabilitation, fostering & adoption of animals of all sizes. Located in Stokesdale, NC, our network of foster volunteers covers most of North Carolina & Virginia. Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $764K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205428178, 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
5 years 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.
RED DOG FARM ANIMAL RESCUE NETWORK 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 49 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network
- What is Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network?
- Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Stokesdale, United States. One of the largest animal rescues in North Carolina, Red Dog Farm is dedicated to the rehabilitation, fostering & adoption of animals of all sizes. Located in Stokesdale, NC, our network of foster volunteers covers most of North Carolina & Virginia.
- When was Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network founded?
- Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network?
- Lauren Riehle serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network located?
- Headquartered in Stokesdale, NC, United States.
- What is Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network trustworthy?
- Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 205428178.
- What is Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network's website?
- http://www.reddogfarm.com