Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc
Rescue, care adoption of homeless animals in the Maryland/Washington DC area. Our goals are to find homes for animals placed under our care provide safe haven for abused …
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Rude Ranch Animal Rescue is a no-kill 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of homeless animals in the Maryland and Washington DC area. Our goals are to find loving permanent homes for adoptable animals placed in our care; provide a safe haven and rehabilitation to feral and neglected animals rescued from abusive situations; and to put an end to needless euthanasia because of pet overpopulation.
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Mission
Rescue, care adoption of homeless animals in the Maryland/Washington DC area. Our goals are to find homes for animals placed under our care provide safe haven for abused animals and to put an end to needless euthanasi
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Millersville, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 522312763. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522312763. 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.
Rude Ranch Animal 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 93% 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.
Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc is located in Millersville, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rude Ranch Animal 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc. 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, Rude Ranch Animal 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Rude Ranch Animal Rescue is a no-kill 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of homeless animals in the Maryland and Washington DC area. Our goals are to find loving permanent homes for adoptable animals placed in our care; provide a safe haven and rehabilitation to feral and neglected animals rescued from abusive situations; and to put an end to needless euthanasia because of pet overpopulation. Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522312763, 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.
RUDE RANCH ANIMAL RESCUE INC 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
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Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
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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 · 34 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 · 2001
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc
- What is Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc?
- Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Millersville, United States. Rude Ranch Animal Rescue is a no-kill 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of homeless animals in the Maryland and Washington DC area. Our goals are to find loving permanent homes for adoptable animals placed in our care; provide a safe haven and rehabilitation to feral and neglected animals rescued from abusive situations; and to put an end to needless euthanasia because of pet overpopulation.
- When was Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc founded?
- Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc?
- Sandra Andrulis serves as Secretary.
- Where is Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc located?
- Headquartered in Millersville, MD, United States.
- What is Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc trustworthy?
- Rude Ranch Animal 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 Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 522312763.
- What is Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Inc's website?
- https://www.ruderanch.org