Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc
Watermelon mountain ranch, a new mexico nonprofit organization, was established in 2002 for the purpose of humanely and effectively finding homes for homeless dogs, cats and other animals, …
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New Mexico’s largest no-kill animal shelter, Watermelon Mountain Ranch is a pet rescue and advocacy organization savings thousands of dogs and cats each year in the southwest US.
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Mission
Watermelon mountain ranch, a new mexico nonprofit organization, was established in 2002 for the purpose of humanely and effectively finding homes for homeless dogs, cats and other animals, providing education, community service and involvement.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% 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
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a website
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWatermelon Mountain Ranch Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Rio Rancho, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 850480585. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850480585. 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.
Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc is located in Rio Rancho, NM, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Watermelon Mountain Ranch 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, Watermelon Mountain Ranch 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 64% 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.
New Mexico’s largest no-kill animal shelter, Watermelon Mountain Ranch is a pet rescue and advocacy organization savings thousands of dogs and cats each year in the southwest US. Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850480585, 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
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WATERMELON MOUNTAIN RANCH 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 (8)
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8 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 - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 31 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 · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc
- What is Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc?
- Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rio Rancho, United States. New Mexico’s largest no-kill animal shelter, Watermelon Mountain Ranch is a pet rescue and advocacy organization savings thousands of dogs and cats each year in the southwest US.
- When was Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc founded?
- Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc?
- Sara Heffern serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc located?
- Headquartered in Rio Rancho, NM, United States.
- What is Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc trustworthy?
- Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 850480585.
- What is Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc's website?
- http://www.wmranch.org