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Southwest Llama Rescue Inc

Rescue, rehome, training, adoption, long-term care of llamas and alpacas plus education on care to owners of llamas/alpacas

Albuquerque, NM EIN 201580766 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Southwest Llama Rescue Inc

In 2023, over 55 llamas/alpacas were helped by our volunteers who donated over 10,000 hours to accomplish rescue and care, and transport (over 15,000 miles). Over 50 llamas/alpacas were placed in new homes. Volunteers are caring for over 35 llamas at foster farms. Area of rescue includes most states in the western US.

Headquarters
Albuquerque, NM
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

Rescue, rehome, training, adoption, long-term care of llamas and alpacas plus education on care to owners of llamas/alpacas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 12%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($68,238)
100% to programs beats the peer average (12%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Southwest Llama Rescue Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Albuquerque, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 201580766. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $89K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Southwest Llama Rescue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 90/100.

Southwest Llama Rescue Inc is located in Albuquerque, NM, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Southwest Llama Rescue Inc has $89K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 12% for disaster relief 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.

Southwest Llama Rescue Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief 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 $89K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Southwest Llama 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.

Southwest Llama Rescue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 12%. Visit the Southwest Llama Rescue 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.

In 2023, over 55 llamas/alpacas were helped by our volunteers who donated over 10,000 hours to accomplish rescue and care, and transport (over 15,000 miles). Over 50 llamas/alpacas were placed in new homes. Volunteers are caring for over 35 llamas at foster farms. Area of rescue includes most states in the western US. Southwest Llama Rescue Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Southwest Llama Rescue Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 12%. Its annual revenue of $89K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Southwest Llama Rescue Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Southwest Llama Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201580766, 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
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

F
F E Baxter
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

F
F E B•••••
Treasurer & Director & Sanctuary Mgr
JA
Jane E•••• J••••••
Director & Records Mgr
JO
Jodi A••••
Director & Foster
LY
Lynda L•••••
President & Director & Foster Mgr
MA
Marie L•••••••• V••••••
Director & Secretary & Adopt Coor
NI
Nina P•••••••
Director
PA
Pat L•••••
Past President & Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Jon Nathan Barksdale Obituary - Las Cruces Sun-News
Oct 2025
www.lcsun-news.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Rescuing a Llama Named Sweety: Dr. Fiona Caruthers - University of Colorado Boulder
Oct 2023
www.colorado.edu
Volunteers rescue pregnant llama after she was lost for 24 days - Daily Camera
Oct 2023
www.dailycamera.com
Animals rescued from northwest Fort Collins property in animal cruelty investigation - The Coloradoan
Sep 2023
www.coloradoan.com
Dolores Anne Baker Obituary February 10, 2023 - Schrader, Aragon & Jacoby Funeral Home
Feb 2023
www.schradercares.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Elizabeth Rose Bell Obituary May 16, 2017 - French Funerals & Cremations
May 2017
www.frenchfunerals.com
The long, sad decline of the United States’ alpacas - grist.org
Oct 2015
grist.org
Lone llama rescued after month on Pikes Peak - AspenTimes.com
Oct 2009
www.aspentimes.com

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Southwest Llama Rescue Inc This page 83 $89,499 100%
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc 93 $110,818 97%
Harvey Ambulance Service Inc 89 $844,367 -
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
Clark County Food Bank 89 $27.0 million 0%
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault 89 $34.4 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 Southwest Llama Rescue Inc

What is Southwest Llama Rescue Inc?
Southwest Llama Rescue Inc is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Albuquerque, United States. In 2023, over 55 llamas/alpacas were helped by our volunteers who donated over 10,000 hours to accomplish rescue and care, and transport (over 15,000 miles). Over 50 llamas/alpacas were placed in new homes. Volunteers are caring for over 35 llamas at foster farms. Area of rescue includes most states in the western US.
Who leads Southwest Llama Rescue Inc?
F E Baxter serves as Treasurer.
Where is Southwest Llama Rescue Inc located?
Headquartered in Albuquerque, United States.
What is Southwest Llama Rescue Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Southwest Llama Rescue Inc trustworthy?
Southwest Llama Rescue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Southwest Llama Rescue Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 201580766.
What is Southwest Llama Rescue Inc's website?
http://www.southwestllamarescue.org