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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2763555

BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY

Also known as BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE

Tax-exempt · GOSHEN, KY 40026

Financials

$24K$20K2023$22K$18K2024$15K$20K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$15,320$19,743-$4,423$10,279–$10,279
December 31, 2024990-EZ$21,563$17,768$3,795$14,702$0$14,702
December 31, 2023990-EZ$23,536$19,559$3,977$10,907$0$10,907
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,899
Program service revenue
$2,975
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$5,446

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Other expenses
$19,743
Program services (functional)
$19,743

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,702
Total assets, end of year
$10,279
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$10,279
Cash, savings and investments
$10,279
Gross receipts
$15,320

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kim DehlerPresident50$0
Bonnie LongneckerTreasurer4$0
Steve DehlerVice President5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kim DehlerPresident60$0
Bonnie LongneckerTreasurer8$0
Steve DehlerVice President10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kim DehlerPresident70$0
Bonnie LongneckerTreasurer8$0
Steve DehlerVice President15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4231 GREENHAVEN LN, GOSHEN, KY 40026-8758
In care of
% KIM DEHLER
Signed the 990-EZ
Kim, Dehler

Mission

BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY is a registered 501c3 charity located in Goshen KY and guided by compassion integrity and the desire to help mistreated and unwanted animals. Through this labor of love we rescue and attend to their medical emotional and behavioral needs. Blue Ridge Animal Rescue and Sanctuary works to save animals in more rural communities where the need is greatest. Whether its pulling from a full shelter or helping desperate families we are happy to save as many as we can! We also aim to educate and assist the people in these areas to create a safer healthier environment for domestic animals remaining in their care. Blue Ridge Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is an all volunteer small foster based rescue. Our goal is for all our animals to be placed into loving homes!

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Adoption Program: This program pulls homeless animals into the organization properly vets them and brings them back to optimal health and behavior and then facilitates an appropriate placement for adoption.
  • Within the adoption program fulfilling the basic needs of the animals. Food treats supplements for all animals. Canines felines and rabbits.
  • Paws Behind Bars Prison Training Program - This remarkable dog training program provides rehabilitation and development opportunities for inmates while preparing our rescue dogs for success in their forever homes.Its a partnership that changes lives for both humans and canines! For humans it creates the opportunities for expanding emotional growth learning valuable skill-sets and facilitating community integration. For the canines it provides an opportunity for socialization behavioral development and the chance to acquire training.
  • Animal Care
    Expenses $1,865
  • Professional Training
    Expenses $500
  • Boarding
    Expenses $2,927
  • Community Assistance Program - Food and Medical
    Expenses $1,095
  • Food
    Expenses $7,900
  • Fundraising
    Expenses $50
  • Medical
    Expenses $2,831
  • Operations - Technology
    Expenses $1,786
  • Supplies
    Expenses $674
  • Membership Fee
    Expenses $107
  • Transport
    Expenses $8

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-2763555
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,279
Income (IRS master file)
$15,320

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$15,320$19,743$10,279IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$21,563$17,768$14,702XML
990-EZDecember 2023$23,536$19,559$10,907XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-2763555).

Questions about BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY

What is the EIN of BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY is 88-2763555.
Is BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLUE RIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,320, expenses of $19,743 and total assets of $10,279 at year end.

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