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Ruff Start Rescue Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Animal-Related / Animal Protection and Welfare (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.46M (2023)

Expenses
$2.22M (2023)

Total Assets
$2.29M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$43.6k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,463,441
Expenses
$2,218,506
Net Income
$244,935
Net Assets
$2,249,248
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,362,856
55.3%
Program Services $1,043,450
42.4%
Investment Income $37,354
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$417
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,198
0.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,237
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,034,959
46.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,292,834
Total Liabilities $43,586
Net Assets $2,249,248
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Azure Davis (President) $98,981 $0 $256
Valerie Mccullough (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jason Michels (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Andy Willman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristine Mitteness (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Bergstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Rothstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Harnden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Napravnik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Coleman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Benbow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Larson (Former Secre) $0 $0 $0
Brooks Becker (Former Direc) $0 $0 $0
Susan Bloom (Former Direc) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams (Former Direc) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,473,385
Expenses
$2,043,686
Net Income
$429,699
Net Assets
$2,004,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,591,191
64.3%
Program Services $871,768
35.2%
Investment Income $7,290
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$15,395
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,531
0.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,303
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,003,678
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,054,006
Total Liabilities $49,693
Net Assets $2,004,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Azure Davis (President) $91,303 $0 $0
Valerie Mccullough (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jason Michels (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Katie Larson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Bergstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Benbow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristine Mitteness (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brooks Becker (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Check (Former Treas) $0 $0 $0
Ross Kronholm (Former Direc) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,286,954
Expenses
$2,117,202
Net Income
$169,752
Net Assets
$1,574,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,294,062
56.6%
Program Services $997,731
43.6%
Investment Income $2,505
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$28,643
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $21,299
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,633
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $853,063
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,627,782
Total Liabilities $53,168
Net Assets $1,574,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Azure Davis (President) $87,633 $0 $0
John Check (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Bergstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Kronholm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Mccullough (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Katie Larson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,813,419
Expenses
$1,603,406
Net Income
$210,013
Net Assets
$1,404,862
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $837,671
46.2%
Program Services $966,005
53.3%
Investment Income $1,972
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$13,070
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,841
1.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,000
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $666,785
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,605,118
Total Liabilities $200,256
Net Assets $1,404,862
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Azure Davis (President) $76,734 $0 $266
Denise Holmquist (Former Treas) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Kertz (Former Secre) $0 $0 $0
John Check (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Susan Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Rumpza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Bergstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Kronholm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Valerie Mccullough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Larson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,383,707
Expenses
$1,214,598
Net Income
$169,109
Net Assets
$1,194,849
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $668,074
48.3%
Program Services $712,787
51.5%
Investment Income $1,464
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,382
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,779
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $465,193
38.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,251,812
Total Liabilities $56,963
Net Assets $1,194,849
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Azure Davis (President) $67,779 $0 $0
Denise Holmquist (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Kertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Check (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diana Krueger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Ennenga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Rumpza (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Bergstrom (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,061,374
Expenses
$819,231
Net Income
$242,143
Net Assets
$1,025,740
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $436,758
41.2%
Program Services $503,250
47.4%
Investment Income $197
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $120,627
11.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $542
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,129
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $230,206
28.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,059,025
Total Liabilities $33,285
Net Assets $1,025,740
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Azure Davis (President) $63,129 $0 $0
Diana Krueger (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Check (Director) $0 $0 $0
Denise Holmquist (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Kertz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Ennenga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jaclyn Samuel (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$837,317
Expenses
$639,691
Net Income
$197,626
Net Assets
$783,597
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $270,510
32.3%
Program Services $461,245
55.1%
Investment Income $56
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $105,424
12.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $82
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,208
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,086
21.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $803,213
Total Liabilities $19,616
Net Assets $783,597

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$712,015
Expenses
$556,767
Net Income
$155,248
Net Assets
$582,273
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $240,636
33.8%
Program Services $416,305
58.5%
Investment Income $277
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $54,072
7.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $725
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,714
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $115,133
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $672,762
Total Liabilities $90,489
Net Assets $582,273

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$615,683
Expenses
$433,765
Net Income
$181,918
Net Assets
$437,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $232,315
37.7%
Program Services $325,283
52.8%
Investment Income $211
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $57,874
9.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,583
20.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,063
12.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $443,138
Total Liabilities $5,480
Net Assets $437,658
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Azure Davis (President) $47,335 $0 $0
Julie Lessard (Director Of Operations) $34,808 $0 $0
Gina Rasset (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diana Krueger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alanna Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Maranda (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Mc Cullough (Director) $0 $0 $0
Holly Grover (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Bistodeau (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Maddox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$485,831
Expenses
$331,724
Net Income
$154,107
Net Assets
$255,740
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $197,859
40.7%
Program Services $287,794
59.2%
Investment Income $60
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $118
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,231
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,000
6.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $259,432
Total Liabilities $3,692
Net Assets $255,740
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Azure Davis (President) $40,000 $0 $0
Julie Lessard (Director Of Operations) $24,231 $0 $0
Samantha Bistodeau (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Maddox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gina Rasset (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diana Krueger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alanna Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsey Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Maranda (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$295,899
Expenses
$225,730
Net Income
$70,169
Net Assets
$106,133
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,866
42.9%
Program Services $184,785
62.4%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$15,782
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,272
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $962
0.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,692
Total Liabilities $1,559
Net Assets $106,133
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Azure Davis (President) $33,964 $0 $0
Julie Lessard (Director Of Operations) $12,308 $0 $0
Samantha Bistodeau (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Maddox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gina Rasset (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diana Krueger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alanna Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$153,646
Expenses
$137,999
Net Income
$15,647
Net Assets
$31,464
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,762
21.3%
Program Services $108,087
70.3%
Investment Income $20
0.0%
Net Fundraising $12,777
8.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,921
Total Liabilities $457
Net Assets $31,464

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,517
Expenses
$54,833
Net Income
$12,684
Net Assets
$15,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,552
29.0%
Program Services $51,661
76.5%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Net Fundraising -$3,701
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,183
Total Liabilities $366
Net Assets $15,817

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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