What They Claim
Anne Ranch Horse Rescue presents itself as an animal rescue operation on Facebook, soliciting donations from followers. The page claims to be based in Delaware.
What the IRS Says
There is no record of Anne Ranch Horse Rescue in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Despite implying nonprofit status, this organization does not appear to be registered as a 501(c)(3) anywhere in the United States.
Red Flags
- The owner profile photo on this page appears to be AI-generated.
- The claimed Delaware location is a common choice for fraudulent operations because the state has minimal business oversight requirements.
- Donations are directed to a PayPal account connected to an entity called ‘Shelter of Hope or Save Lives’ – not Anne Ranch Horse Rescue.
Payment Methods
PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CL4YZCSB5ZZTQ (listed under ‘Shelter of Hope or Save Lives’)
UPDATE: 6/9/26: Page set up a new PayPal account after their first one was shut down.
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XQRHYCBPQ33DA
Investigation Details
- Platform: Facebook
- Followers: 55,000+
- Claims Nonprofit: No
- IRS Listed: No
- Date Investigated: May 2026
What to Do
If you’ve donated to this page, contact your bank or credit card company to dispute the charge. Report the page to Facebook using the three-dot menu on their profile. You can also file a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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[ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION: This post is based on research conducted by AskGrammy.com in June 2026. This post is for consumer education purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.]