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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 741616900 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.rrcus.org
revenue
$247K
expenses
$262K
net assets
$362K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND EVENTS FOR THE RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK DOG BREED

profile · synthesized from sources

The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States (RRCUS) is a breed-specific organization dedicated to promoting the responsible ownership, breeding, and welfare of Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. The club establishes ethical standards for breeders, supports proper placement of dogs, and educates the public on the breed's unique characteristics and care requirements. It operates as a membership association aligned with the American Kennel Club.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $63K
    PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINES, AND NEWLETTERS PROVIDED TO HELP PROMOTE THE BREED. ALSO PROVIDES A MAJOR EDUCATIONAL PRESENCE ON THE INTERNET.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Breeder Responsibility Program
Requires breeders and stud owners to assist in the rescue, care, and rehoming of any dog they bred or sired, ensuring lifelong accountability
Code of Ethics
Establishes standards for responsible breeding, health testing, and ethical treatment of Rhodesian Ridgebacks; requires disclosure of genetic health results and mandates breeder accountability for progeny
Public Education Initiative
Provides resources to help prospective owners assess whether a Ridgeback is suitable for their lifestyle, emphasizing the breed's independence, exercise needs, and training challenges
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Breed-Specific Education & Judge Mentoring 16 activities
    • Breed education and mentoring programs
      Offers comprehensive educational programming including the "Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp," all-day seminars on breed standards, skeletal anatomy, dog critique, and handling, with at least three presenters from its Education Committee provided at its own expense; conducts breed seminars at National and Regional Specialty Shows and Judge's Study Groups.
    • Breed education and mentoring programs
      Provides comprehensive educational programming including the "Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp," all-day seminars on breed standards, skeletal anatomy, dog critique, and handling, with at least three presenters funded by the organization. Offers breed presentations to All Breed Clubs, AKC judges study groups, and at National Specialty events.
    • Breed education and mentorship programs
      Offers comprehensive educational programming including the "Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp," all-day seminars on breed standards and handling, breed presentations to clubs and judge study groups, and ringside mentoring for conformation judges and aspiring judges at specialty and regional shows.
    • Conduct Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp seminars
      Organizes and funds all-day educational seminars known as the Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp, covering breed standards, skeletal anatomy, dog critique, and handling, with at least three Education Committee presenters provided at the club's expense.
    • Conduct onsite breed visits
      Provides opportunities for onsite visits related to the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed, facilitating direct engagement and education for enthusiasts and owners.
    • Facilitate onsite breed visits
      Provides opportunities for onsite visits related to the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed, supporting education and engagement for enthusiasts and prospective owners.
    • Judge and mentor development programs
      Offers structured ringside mentoring for conformation judges and potential judges, and supports approved mentors to conduct breed seminars at National and Regional Specialty Shows and Judge's Study Groups.
    • Onsite educational visits and events
      Provides opportunities for onsite visits related to the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed, including participation in sanctioned matches, specialty shows, and educational events across the United States.
    • Provide breed education and mentoring
      Offers comprehensive breed education through ringside mentoring for conformation judges and potential judges, breed presentations by Education Committee members, and educational seminars at national and regional events. Also mentors the public, enthusiasts, and prospective puppy owners on breed standards and care.
    • Provide breed education and mentoring
      Offers comprehensive breed education through the Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp, all-day seminars covering breed standards, anatomy, critique, and handling, with at least three presenters funded by the club. Also provides breed presentations to All Breed Clubs, AKC judges study groups, and at specialty events.
    • Provide ringside mentoring for conformation judges
      Offers ringside mentoring for conformation judges and potential judges at dog shows to promote proper understanding and evaluation of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed standard.
    • Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp Seminars
      Develops and conducts all-day learning seminars, known as "Rhodesian Ridgeback Boot Camp," covering breed standards, skeletal anatomy, dog critique, and handling, with presenters from its Education Committee provided at the organization's expense.
    • Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Education and Mentoring
      Mentors the public, judges, enthusiasts, and prospective puppy owners on various aspects of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed, including providing ringside mentoring for conformation judges and offering breed presentations to various groups.
    • Ringside mentoring for conformation judges
      Provides ringside mentoring for conformation judges and potential judges at dog shows, supporting judge education and breed standard adherence.
    • Ringside mentoring for conformation judges
      Offers ringside mentoring for current and prospective conformation judges at dog shows, supporting judge education and breed standard consistency.
    • Support judge and breeder education infrastructure
      Offers ringside mentoring for conformation judges and supports breed education through approved mentors at Specialty Shows and Judge's Study Groups, reinforcing breed standards and evaluation practices.
  • Specialized Animal Rescue Networks 9 activities
    • Breed resource and referral services
      Maintains and provides access to a directory of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders, stud services, and rescue dogs for prospective owners, and facilitates onsite visits related to the breed.
    • Breed resource and referral services
      Maintains and provides access to a directory of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders, stud services, and rescue dogs for prospective owners; supports public education on the breed and facilitates onsite visits.
    • Breeder, stud, and rescue dog directory services
      Maintains and provides access to a directory of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders, stud services, and rescue dogs for prospective owners, and designates Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. as its official rescue organization with priority listing.
    • Maintain breeder and rescue directories
      Provides a public directory of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders, stud services, and rescue dogs to assist prospective owners, and designates Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. as its official rescue organization with priority listing on its website.
    • Maintain breeder, stud, and rescue dog directory
      Maintains and provides public access to a directory of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders, stud services, and rescue dogs to assist prospective owners in locating responsible sources.
    • Official rescue organization designation
      Designates Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. as its official rescue organization and provides it with priority listing on its website.
    • Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeder and Rescue Directory
      Maintains a directory of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders, stud services, and rescue dogs for prospective owners, and designates Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. as its official rescue organization with priority website listing.
    • Support breed rescue operations
      Designates Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. as its official rescue organization and provides it with priority listing on the club’s website to support rehoming efforts.
    • Support for Rhodesian Ridgeback rescue operations
      Designates Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. as its official rescue organization and provides it with priority listing on its website.
  • Breed Club Publications 5 activities
    • Produce and distribute member magazine
      Produces and releases four issues annually of The Ridgeback, a high-quality color magazine provided free to all members of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
    • Publication of The Ridgeback magazine
      Produces and distributes a high-quality color magazine for members and stakeholders, releasing four issues annually, with free access provided to all members of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
    • Publication of The Ridgeback magazine
      Produces and distributes a high-quality color magazine for members and stakeholders, releasing four issues annually and providing free access to all members of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
    • Publication of The Ridgeback magazine
      Produces and distributes a high-quality color magazine for members and stakeholders, releasing four issues annually and providing free access to all members of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
    • Publish "The Ridgeback" Magazine
      Produces and distributes four annual issues of "The Ridgeback," a high-quality color magazine, providing free access to all members of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Breed health and genetic research oversight
      Operates a Health & Genetics Committee dedicated to monitoring and advancing the health and genetic integrity of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed through research and education.
    • Conduct health and genetic research initiatives
      Operates a Health & Genetics Committee dedicated to advancing breed health and supporting genetic research for the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
    • Health and genetic research oversight
      Operates a Health & Genetics Committee dedicated to monitoring and advancing the health and genetic integrity of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed.
    • Operate Health & Genetics Committee
      Operates a Health & Genetics Committee dedicated to advancing the health and genetic integrity of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed through research and education.
    • Rhodesian Ridgeback Health and Genetics Research
      Operates a Health & Genetics Committee dedicated to researching and promoting breed health and genetic understanding.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$247K
Contributions & grants$29K12%
Program service revenue$49K20%
Investment income$650%
Other revenue$169K
expenses
Total expenses$262K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$409K
Cash$392K
Investments$0
Liabilities$47K
Net assets$362K
Liquid reserves18.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -27.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 7
  • AMANDA ARNOLD — DIRECTOR
  • DAWN GARBETT — DIRECTOR
  • HEIKE FULTON — DIRECTOR
  • LYN VALDIVIA — DIRECTOR
  • MARY LYNNE ELLIOTT — AKC DELEGATE
  • NANCY RICH DVM — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD GILDERSLEEVE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • AKC Government — Mails The Ridgeback magazine to over 225 AKC Ridgeback Judges, including Group and Best in Show judges.
  • AKC Partner — Breed Mentors must have exhibited in AKC conformation and/or AKC performance, be a Breeder of Record of AKC Rhodesian Ridgeback champions, and pass AKC Breed and Canine Anatomy Exams.
  • American Kennel Club Government — Abides by AKC rules and regulations for registration, breeding, and events.
  • American Kennel Club Government — Received approval from the AKC for sanctioned matches and Specialty Shows, and was formally admitted as a member club on March 9, 1971.
  • Chicago International Kennel Club Partner — Added a Midwest Specialty in conjunction with the Chicago International Kennel Club dog show starting in 1976.
  • Harbor Cities Kennel Club Partner — Held its fourth Specialty Show in conjunction with the Harbor Cities Kennel Club Show.
  • Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Partner — Requires breeders to obtain OFA certification for clear hips and elbows for breeding stock.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Foundation Partner — RRCF Liaison is part of the Health & Genetics Committee, indicating collaboration with the foundation.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of America Partner — Consolidated with the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of America in March 1959.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia Partner — Offered the Bulawayo Challenge Trophy.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue In Northern California Partner — Approved rescue organization linked on RRCUS website
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. Partner — Official rescue partner with priority listing on RRCUS website and formal coordination requirements
  • Ridgeback Rescue of the US Partner — Approved rescue organization linked on RRCUS website
  • Ridgebacks in Need, California (RINCAL) Partner — Approved rescue organization linked on RRCUS website
  • Santa Barbara Kennel Club Partner — Held a West Coast Specialty in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Kennel Club in July.
  • Tammy Lynch Partner — Education Chair responsible for coordinating ringside mentoring arrangements
  • The American Kennel Club Partner — Requires breeders to abide by its regulations and provides AKC Registration Applications for puppies.
  • Westminster Kennel Club Partner — Holds its annual meeting and some Specialty Shows in conjunction with the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.