The RRCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the health, welfare, and future of Rhodesian Ridgebacks through rescue support, medical grants, education, and breed-specific research. As a 501(c) 3 , RRCF is able to accept tax deductible gifts, IRA and 401(k) RMDA distributions and estate planning donations.

The RRCF was established 2015 as an independent non-profit with an initial donation from The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States ( RRCUS) and many long time breeders and aficionados . RRCUS is the official breed club of AKC with members located primarily in the US and Canada.

Through our network of donors, ties to RRCUS, the RRCUS Donor Advised Fund and the AKC Canine Health Foundation we are often able to obtain matching grants so that your contribution is often doubled or tripled.

RRCF board members serve without any compensation or benefit. We do it all for the love of the breed. Board members donate most of our operating costs. 

Many of our donors chose to donate in memory or honor of a special person or dog. This gift can be one time, recurring or as a bequest. Some donors prefer to remain anonymous. Other members chose to run social media fund- raisers in place of birthday gifts. The donation of appreciated assets  is also an option that your tax advisors may suggest.

Our Board of Directors and advisors include long time breeds and owners of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. We have liaisons to our board from RRCUS Health and Genetic and RRCUS Education Committee. Some current board members serve on prestigious AKC advisory committees.