Believe Ranch and Rescue
Believe Ranch and Rescue is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Ynez, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $297K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $112K. Net investment income was $3.
Believe Ranch and Rescue at a glance
In short: Believe Ranch and Rescue gave $112K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,810
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $27,953
- Median grant
- $1,037
- Total assets
- $297,445
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Believe Ranch and Rescue funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Etheridge ($109K). Together the top 4 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297,445 | $724,680 | $673,408 | $111,810 | 4 | $557,468 | $3 |
| 2023 | $254,697 | $377,271 | $481,645 | — | — | $363,852 | — |
| 2022 | $351,007 | $498,573 | $428,545 | — | — | $289,687 | $21 |
| 2021 | $271,559 | $397,487 | $295,529 | — | — | — | $5 |
| 2020 | $158,179 | $194,723 | $198,130 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Believe Ranch and Rescue is led by Rebekah M. Keat, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebekah M. Keat
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
$24K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Radlyn Mendoza
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Siri E. Lindley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vanessa Cook
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen L. Burks (2020–2021) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $47K, to Rebekah M Keat (Executive Dire).
Frequently asked questions about Believe Ranch and Rescue
How much does Believe Ranch and Rescue give each year?
Believe Ranch and Rescue gave $112K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Believe Ranch and Rescue's typical grant size?
Believe Ranch and Rescue's median grant in 2024 was $1,037, and its average grant was $27,953, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Believe Ranch and Rescue give grants?
Believe Ranch and Rescue gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Believe Ranch and Rescue give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Believe Ranch and Rescue's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is Believe Ranch and Rescue?
Believe Ranch and Rescue reported $297K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $725K.
What is Believe Ranch and Rescue?
Believe Ranch and Rescue is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Ynez, CA. It holds $297K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Believe Ranch and Rescue's EIN?
Believe Ranch and Rescue's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4912815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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