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Believe Ranch and Rescue

Preselected recipients only Santa Ynez, California · EIN 814912815

Believe Ranch and Rescue is a private foundation in Santa Ynez, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $111,810 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,036 and the largest $109,362. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$254,697
2024$111,8104$297,445

How to apply

Believe Ranch and Rescue says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Believe Ranch and Rescue funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$110,485
Colorado1$950
Idaho1$375

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Etheridge
Encino, CA
Charitable contribution$109,362
All Seated in a Barn
Bakersfield, CA
Donation$1,123
Terolyn Horse Rescue
Elizabeth, CO
donation$950
Horse & Halo
Nampa, ID
Donation$375

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Believe Ranch and Rescue accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Believe Ranch and Rescue give?

$111,810 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,036.

Who runs Believe Ranch and Rescue?

Its 2024 filing lists Siri E Lindley (Board Member), Rebekah M Keat (Executive Dir.), Vanessa Cook (Board Member) and Radlyn Mendoza (Board Member).

What does Believe Ranch and Rescue fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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