Donate to BARC 


100% of your gift goes to the animals. No overhead/salaries are taken from donations.

Shelter Care

$25/month = feeds one animal

$50/month = shelter care for one animal

$75/month = medication and nursing for a sick animal

Emergency Veterinary Treatment

$30 = treatment for one small animal, such as a dog or a cat

$50 = treatment for wildlife, such as a macaque baby

$100 = treatment for a large animal, such as a yak or horse

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Based in the US?

Your donation is processed through The Bhutan Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your gift is tax-deductible.

Giving from outside the US?

You'll donate directly to BARC — and depending on your country's tax laws, your contribution may also qualify for deductions. Check with a local tax advisor to be sure.

Thank You to Our 2025 Supporters

BARC's work is only possible because of the people and organizations who believe Bhutan's animals deserve better. We are deeply grateful to every donor, volunteer, and partner who made 2025 possible.

Tax-smart giving (US donors)

Maximize the impact of your support while benefiting from tax advantages.

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Stocks & Securities

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to BARC lets you claim a deduction for the full fair market value while avoiding capital gains taxes — meaning more of your investment goes directly to rescuing animals in Bhutan.

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Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-advised fund (DAF) grants to BARC are processed through our US partner organization, the Bhutan Foundation (a US 501(c)(3)), with "Bhutan Animal Rescue and Care" noted in the purpose or designation field. Popular DAF providers, including Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and Vanguard Charitable, all work seamlessly with the Bhutan Foundation.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions

US donors aged 70½ or older can make Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) directly from their IRA to the Bhutan Foundation, our US 501(c)(3) partner, with BARC designated as the beneficiary. The annual QCD limit is indexed for inflation ($111,000 per individual in 2026).

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Employer Match

Many employers match charitable donations, which means your gift to BARC could be worth twice as much at no extra cost to you — check with your HR department or search your company's name at doublethedonation.com to see if your employer participates.

US Donors – Tax-Deductible Giving

Donate to BARC through The Bhutan Foundation (EIN: 13-3376290) by wire transfer, stock gift, or check.

Wire transfers and stock gifts: Contact Ms. Pemma Lhazin first to receive bank routing or DTC instructions. Phone: +1-202-609-7363 Email: pemma.lhazin@bhutanfound.org

Checks: Make payable to The Bhutan Foundation and write "BARC" in the memo line.
Mail to: The Bhutan Foundation 1050 Connecticut Ave NW, #66013 Washington, DC 20036

Other ways to give

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    International Donors

    We accept multiple currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, and AUD.

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    Local Giving

    Bhutan-specific donation options including bank transfer and in-kind donations.

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    Volunteer Your Skills

    Give time instead of money—we need veterinary and administrative support.

Where your money goes

34.0%

Rescue

29.0%

Operations

18.6%

Assets

11.6%

Vehicles

6.8%

Other

Where your money goes

34%Rescue
29%Operations
18.6%Assets
11.6%Vehicles
6.8%Other

Operations include utilities, transport for rescues, and facility maintenance—no executive salaries. Board members serve without compensation.

See full audited financials →

Your trust matters

Our financial practices are independently verified and meet the highest standards of nonprofit accountability. BARC has received a clean audit from the Royal Audit Authority of Bhutan every year since 2014.

Frequently asked questions

  • Any amount helps. As a guide: $30 covers medical care for a month; $75 provides food and housing for a month.

  • 100% of donations directly support the animals, as our founders personally cover all overhead expenses. In 2024, funds were allocated as follows: 34% to animal rescue and treatment staff; 29% to operations; 18.6% to equipment and vehicles; 11.6% to rescue vehicles; 6.8% other.

  • You can sponsor an individual animal who depends on BARC for survival, and your sponsorship will cover all of their food, housing, and medical needs for as long as they need us. Sponsoring creates a personal connection to our mission and provides essential support for animals with ongoing care needs.

See all FAQs →

For United States donations:

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BARC is a partner organization of The Bhutan Foundation, a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has earned a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal from Candid—reflecting the highest standards of financial accountability and transparency. All donations made to BARC are processed through our partner organization.