High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc
High Sierra Animal Rescues mission is to save the lives of homeless dogs in the regions served. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to making our communities better through successful adoptions advancing their welfare and creating human education programs.
High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc at a glance
In short: High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,900
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $17,900
- Median grant
- $17,900
- Total assets
- $4,539,922
- +42.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Plumas County Animal Services ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plumas County Animal Services Quincy, CA | Spay and Neuter of Dogs | $17,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,539,922 | $1,949,914 | $574,476 | $17,900 | 1 | $150,833 |
| 2024 | $3,179,657 | $452,549 | $577,190 | — | — | $99,790 |
| 2023 | $3,309,421 | $999,858 | $516,278 | — | — | $110,960 |
| 2022 | $2,830,453 | $1,616,490 | $393,760 | — | — | $-92,123 |
| 2021 | $1,592,051 | $1,183,596 | $432,494 | — | — | $28,320 |
| 2020 | $845,075 | $264,620 | $324,919 | — | — | $570 |
About High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc
Based on IRS filings
High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portola, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $151K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc is led by Carole Scott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carole Scott
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Rodriques
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Hart
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Ruckert
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeri Nelson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Miller
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary DeGroat
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chuck Frank (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Kimberly Kaznowski (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Betty Rodrigues (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc
How much does High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc give each year?
High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc?
High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc?
High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portola, CA. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc operate?
High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc's EIN?
High Sierra Animal Rescue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0429722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
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