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http://jamesonrescueranch.org/
1199 Cuttings Wharf Road
Napa CA 94559
Napa CA | IRS ruling year: 2014 | EIN: 47-1230166
JAMESON ANIMAL RESCUE RANCH ("JAMESON") IS A NO-KILL SANCTUARY AND ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION BASED IN THE NAPA VALLEY. THE ORGANIZATION IMPROVES ANIMAL WELL-BEING ... (More)
JAMESON ANIMAL RESCUE RANCH ("JAMESON") IS A NO-KILL SANCTUARY AND ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION BASED IN THE NAPA VALLEY. THE ORGANIZATION IMPROVES ANIMAL WELL-BEING THROUGH COLLABORATION AND EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LIFE. GUIDED BY INSTINCTS, JAMESON LISTENS TO THE COMMUNITY AND RESPONDS HOLISTICALLY TO THE NEEDS OF ANIMALS AND THEIR HUMAN GUARDIANS. JAMESON USES A PROGRAM MODEL THAT PROVIDES REGIONAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS - TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT SHELTER, ADOPTION AND RESCUE SERVICES FOR COMPANION AND FARMED ANIMALS; HUMANE EDUCATION; DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE; AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE OF FOOD, VETERINARY CARE, SPAY/NEUTER AND OTHER SERVICES. (Less)
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This charity's score is 78%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch has earned a 74% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 10/10 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 10/10 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - undefined - 0/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - undefined - 0/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 22.95% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 22.95% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 82.38% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 82.38% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes. 509(a)(2) (BMF foundation code: 16)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch) or EIN (471230166) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
Balance Sheet
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
The COVID-19 Pandemic brought both great challenges and great opportunities for Jameson Humane, as we worked to respond to the needs of our community and serve the Bay Area. COVID-19 limited overall donations by eliminating live fundraisers. However, Jameson Humane adapted by offering a digital fundraiser in June 2021. While our overall fundraising numbers were down by 20% from years when we were able to hold a live auction, we were proud to find a way to fundraise during this challenging time. We also obtained loans to purchase Personal Protective Equipment to support staff safety protocols. One of these loans has been forgiven and the other is pending forgiveness.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Even with a funding decrease, Jameson Humane found the pandemic created a huge need among pet owners out of work. These pet owners struggled financially and did not have the resources to feed or provide medical care for their pets. Surrendering their animals could lead to a huge influx of animals at shelters, euthanizations, and stress for humans and animals. So, Jameson Humane created a pet pantry to provide food and supplies for struggling pet owners. The program began in April 2020 and continues today. In short, while Jameson dealt with the same challenges that many nonprofits had during this pandemic, we worked hard to expand our programming rather than limit it.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
During the pandemic, safety was our number one concern. Jameson Humane also needed to ensure that our animals were taken care of, and this task required human caregivers to be present at our rescue ranch in order to help them. To keep everyone safe, we implemented safety measures such as distancing, masking, and sanitization. The nature of our organization (with many of the animals housed in outdoor enclosures) made implementing these measures relatively easy.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
The pet pantry, and other aspects of financial assistance for pet owners, is a program that we intend to keep at Jameson Humane. A huge concern for the rescue community as a whole is owner surrender of pets. Owners surrender pets for a variety of reasons. When it is possible to keep a pet with a loving owner, this option creates the least amount of trauma and strain on the shelter system and the individuals involved. So, offering pet food and vouchers for medical care to humans struggling financially allows humans and pets to stay together. This keeps space in our shelters for pets with no other options and also prevents euthanizations due to overcrowding at shelters. The pet pantry and other types of financial assistance for pet guardians has been a win for our community and its services are more in demand than when they program started. We are excited to keep this program in place permanently.
Not Currently Scored
Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch reported its three largest programs on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELL BEING PROGRAM THROUGH OUR DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELL BEING PROGRAM, JAMESON RESCUES ALL DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND PROVIDES EITHER ADOPTION / FOREVER HOME SERVICES OR LIFETIME SANCTUARY FOR T ... (More)
DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELL BEING PROGRAM THROUGH OUR DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELL BEING PROGRAM, JAMESON RESCUES ALL DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND PROVIDES EITHER ADOPTION / FOREVER HOME SERVICES OR LIFETIME SANCTUARY FOR THOSE TOO ILL, OLD, OR OTHERWISE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. JAMESON RELIES ON VOLUNTEERS TO FOSTER ANIMALS INCLUDING PIGS, CHICKENS, SHEEP, HORSES, DOGS, CATS AND BUNNIES, ETC., AND PROVIDES ALL NECESSARY SUPPORT INCLUDING SUPPLIES, FOOD, AND MEDICAL CARE. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
COMMUNITY ANIMAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF KEEPING RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL GUARDIANS/FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS TOGETHER, JAMESON ADMINISTERS FUNDS (VIA AN APPLICATION/GRANT PROCESS) TO ASS ... (More)
COMMUNITY ANIMAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF KEEPING RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL GUARDIANS/FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS TOGETHER, JAMESON ADMINISTERS FUNDS (VIA AN APPLICATION/GRANT PROCESS) TO ASSIST WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SURGERIES, FREE (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE JAMESON'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OCCURS THROUGH ITS ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING HELP TO SENIO ... (More)
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE JAMESON'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OCCURS THROUGH ITS ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING HELP TO SENIOR CITIZENS, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AND THE HOMELESS THROUG (Less)
Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch has earned a 88% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Case management notes, Suggestion box/email
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Our staff, Our board
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
We have only received postive feedback from all our efforts.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 83/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 83/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 83 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 4 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (1/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (3/7) | |
|---|---|
We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Guided by the connection among animals, humans, and the environment, we seek to improve animal welfare through global collaboration and education for the benefit of all life.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Back in 2014, Monica and David Stevens founded Jameson Humane (Jameson) as a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization to improve animal welfare through global collaboration and education for the benefit of all life. Guided by instincts, Jameson has not followed the traditional path of “animal rescue” but instead listened to the community and responded holistically to the needs of our animals and their human guardians. As an impact-driven nonprofit organization that collaborates and educates to inspire change in animal welfare, not only in local communities but around the world, Jameson’s program model includes various novel solutions and approaches driven by education, prevention, and intervention. Jameson’s work is guided by how animals, the environment, and the community are all inextricably connected.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Create a Regional Disaster Response Center to help animals and humans affected by disasters such as wildfires.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: Continue to offer financial and tangible aid to animal guardians struggling to care for their animals (examples: pet food pantry, vouchers for medical care).
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Become a model organization that demonstrates animal rescues and sanctuaries can be stewards of the environment by implementing green energy structures and systems.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
The addressing the pandemic and pursuing other core goals have taken priority within our organization at this time. However, we have a talented and varied Board of Directors and they offer significant leadership. We look forward to be able to implement more leadership development in the future.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Raising Awareness
Community Building
One of our core program goals at this time is the development of our Regional Disaster Response Center. This center organizes communication between the Community Animal Response Teams, the Community Emergency Response Teams, local law enforcement, and residents in order to help animals and their guardians in disasters such as wildfires. This program involves strategic partnerships with the organizations mentioned as well as raising awareness about disaster preparedness. Eventually, this center will be a training hub for organizations in the Bay Area. In addition, our organization is actively pursuing partnerships with other organizations such as the ASPCA. We are already part of the Petfinder network and we are a Best Friends Network Partner.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
The COVID-19 Pandemic brought both great challenges and great opportunities for Jameson Humane, as we worked to respond to the needs of our community and serve the Bay Area. Like many organizations, COVID-19 limited overall donations by eliminating the possibility of live fundraisers. However, Jameson Humane adapted by offering a digital fundraising event in June 2021. This event, Wineapawlooza, initiated the fundraising efforts for this project. While the overall fundraising numbers were down by 20% ($200,000) from the years when we were able to hold a live auction, we were proud to be able to find a way to fundraise during this challenging time. You can watch the inspiring broadcast here: https://watch.sommtv.com/videos/wineapawlooza-2021. Jameson also obtained loans to purchase Personal Protective Equipment to support safety protocols among our staff. Even with a decrease in funding, Jameson found the pandemic created a huge need among pet owners out of work. These pet owners were struggling financially. Surrendering their animals could lead to a huge influx of animals at area shelters, euthanizations, and stress for humans and animals dealing with this situation. So, Jameson Humane created a pet pantry program to provide food and supplies for struggling pet owners. The program began in April 2020 and continues today. In short, while Jameson dealt with the same challenges that many nonprofits had during this pandemic, we worked hard to expand our programming rather than limit it. The result has been the ability to support members of the Bay Area community in caring for their animal companions.
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