Rural Dog Rescue
Rural Dog Rescue saves the lives of high risk dogs in economically challenged shelters in rural areas of the country. Our mission is to save the dogs that …
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Rural Dog Rescue is a animal welfare organization based in CHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $192K. EIN: 453100623.
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Mission
Rural Dog Rescue saves the lives of high risk dogs in economically challenged shelters in rural areas of the country. Our mission is to save the dogs that are at greatest risk of euthanasia and are the most overlooked dogs in the shelter. This includes but is not limited to: hounds, black dogs, seniors, and dogs that are sick, handicapped, or injured. Rural Dog Rescue is 100% volunteer- and foster-based and relies on donations.
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rural Dog Rescue has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 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 + methodologyRural Dog Rescue is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Chester, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 453100623. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $184K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rural Dog Rescue's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 453100623. 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.
Rural Dog Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 95% 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.
Rural Dog Rescue is located in Chester, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is 105 Parks Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Rural Dog Rescue has $184K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Rural Dog Rescue 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 $184K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rural Dog Rescue. 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, Rural Dog Rescue 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 95% 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.
Rural Dog Rescue is a animal welfare organization based in CHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $192K. EIN: 453100623. Rural Dog Rescue is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $184K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Rural Dog Rescue are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rural Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453100623, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
RURAL DOG RESCUE 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 (3)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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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 · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Rural Dog Rescue
- What is Rural Dog Rescue?
- Rural Dog Rescue is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chester, United States. Rural Dog Rescue is a animal welfare organization based in CHESTER, United States. Annual revenue: $192K. EIN: 453100623.
- When was Rural Dog Rescue founded?
- Rural Dog Rescue was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Rural Dog Rescue?
- Kim Hawkins serves as President.
- Where is Rural Dog Rescue located?
- Headquartered in Chester, MD, United States.
- What is Rural Dog Rescue's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rural Dog Rescue trustworthy?
- Rural Dog Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Rural Dog Rescue's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 453100623.
- What is Rural Dog Rescue's website?
- https://www.ruraldogrescue.com