Officially Recognized Charity

We Are an IRS-Approved Charitable Organization

Rescue & Restore Animals Inc has been officially recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a legitimate 501(c)(3) public charity. This confirms our organization operates exclusively for charitable purposes and meets the highest standards of nonprofit accountability.

Our Charity Credentials

EIN (Tax ID)

39-5042453

Charity Status

IRS Approved

Recognized Since

October 21, 2025

Classification

Public Charity

Donations Deductible

Yes

Letter Issued

January 5, 2026

What This Means

We are a real, verified charity. The IRS has reviewed our mission, structure, and operations and granted us official recognition as a legitimate charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3).
Public charity, not a private foundation. We are classified as a public charity, meaning we are community-supported and held to the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
Your donations are tax-deductible. Because we are an approved charity, any contributions you make can be deducted on your tax return to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Every dollar goes to saving animals. As a registered nonprofit, we are legally required to use all funds for our charitable mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need.

Official IRS Determination Letter

This is the official letter from the Department of the Treasury confirming our charity status.

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Tax Exempt and Government Entities

IRS P.O. Box 2508

Cincinnati, OH 45201

RESCUE & RESTORE ANIMALS INC

MATTHEWS, NC 28105

Date: 01/05/2026

Employer ID number: 39-5042453

Person to contact: J. Johnson (ID: 0777325)

Telephone: 877-829-5500

Accounting period ending: December 31

Public charity status: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

Form 990 required: Yes

Effective date of exemption: October 21, 2025

Contribution deductibility: Yes

DLN: 26053738004225

Dear Applicant:

We're pleased to tell you we determined you're exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to you under IRC Section 170. You're also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. This letter could help resolve questions on your exempt status. Please keep it for your records.

Organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined you're a public charity under the IRC Section listed at the top of this letter.

If we indicated at the top of this letter that you're required to file Form 990/990-EZ/990-N, our records show you're required to file an annual information return (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) or electronic notice (Form 990-N, the e-Postcard). If you don't file a required return or notice for three consecutive years, your exempt status will be automatically revoked.

For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exempt organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities. Enter "4221-PC" in the search bar to view Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities, which describes your recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure requirements.

Sincerely,

Stephen A. Martin

Director, Exempt Organizations

Rulings and Agreements

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