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Reno Rescue Inc

To provide mounted and non-mounted experiential theraputic riding instruction to disadvantaged youth, the physically disabled and seniors

Animal Welfare Reno, NV EIN: 821158164 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Reno Rescue Inc

To provide mounted and non-mounted experiential theraputic riding instruction to disadvataged youth, the physically disabled and seniors.

Founded
Headquarters
Reno, NV
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
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 2017

Mission

To provide mounted and non-mounted experiential theraputic riding instruction to disadvantaged youth, the physically disabled and seniors

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
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)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs 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, Reno Rescue Inc 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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 (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Reno Rescue Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Reno, NV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821158164. 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 $203K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Reno Rescue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821158164. 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.

Reno Rescue Inc 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. The charity allocates 80% 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.

Reno Rescue Inc is located in Reno, NV, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Reno Rescue Inc has $203K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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.

Reno Rescue Inc 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 small organization. It has $203K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Reno Rescue 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, Reno Rescue 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.

To provide mounted and non-mounted experiential theraputic riding instruction to disadvataged youth, the physically disabled and seniors. Reno Rescue Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $203K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Reno Rescue Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Reno Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821158164, 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
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MA
Matthew V•••••
President

Officers & trustees (3)

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

Supporting Equine Therapy Services at Reno Rescue - KOLO | 8 News Now
Nov 2024
www.kolotv.com
Reno Rescue looking for sponsors for horses who work with kids, adults in need of healing - KOLO | 8 News Now
Nov 2024
www.kolotv.com
Reno children find solace and skills at Reno Rescue's Stable Moments program - mynews4.com
Oct 2024
mynews4.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Reno rescue group gives mobility-impaired dogs a second chance at life - Reno Gazette Journal
Feb 2023
www.rgj.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Reno Rescue for Suburban Club as Parry weighs up Future - RUGBY.com.au
Dec 2022
www.rugby.com.au
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Reno Rescue, Empowerment Center come together for emotional day of fun, hard work - KOLO | 8 News Now
Jun 2021
www.kolotv.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Apply for TVNZ's new renovation show - Carlos' Reno Rescue - TVNZ
Oct 2020
www.tvnz.co.nz
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
$66 million reno rescue hitting milestones - The Courier Mail
Mar 2019
www.couriermail.com.au
Reno Rescue: Kitchen - Network Ten
Nov 2018
10.com.au
Orphaned Tahoe bear cubs flourish at Reno rescue - Nevada Appeal
Jul 2016
www.nevadaappeal.com

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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.

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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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 · 13 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 · 2017
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 Reno Rescue Inc

What is Reno Rescue Inc?
Reno Rescue Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Reno, United States. To provide mounted and non-mounted experiential theraputic riding instruction to disadvataged youth, the physically disabled and seniors.
When was Reno Rescue Inc founded?
Reno Rescue Inc was founded in 2017.
Who leads Reno Rescue Inc?
Matthew Virden serves as President.
Where is Reno Rescue Inc located?
Headquartered in Reno, NV, United States.
What is Reno Rescue Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Reno Rescue Inc trustworthy?
Reno Rescue Inc 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 Reno Rescue Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 821158164.
What is Reno Rescue Inc's website?
http://www.renorescue.org