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  • Randallstown, MD
  • Tax-exempt since April 2010
  • EIN: 59-3819953

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
$55.1k (2023)

Expenses
$45.9k (2023)

Total Assets
$4.69k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Years with missing data
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
$55,059
Expenses
$45,881
Net Income
$9,178
Net Assets
$4,691
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,059
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,691
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,691
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Marlene Mahipat (Founder And President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jerry Katz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Yates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ali Lopez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Angel Purdy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Mc Cabe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Melinda Everhart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 1, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,480
Expenses
$32,605
Net Income
-$1,125
Net Assets
$778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,480
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $778
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $778
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Marlene Mahipat (Founder And President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jerry Katz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Yates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ali Lopez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Angel Purdy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Mc Cabe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Melinda Everhart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 14, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$84,950
Expenses
$89,019
Net Income
-$4,069
Net Assets
$1,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,950
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,688
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,688
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Marlene Mahipat (Founder And President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jerry Katz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Yates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ali Lopez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Angel Purdy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Mc Cabe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Melinda Everhart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 8, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$56,282
Expenses
$65,955
Net Income
-$9,673
Net Assets
$6,067
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,282
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,067
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,067
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Marlene Mahipat (Founder And President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jerry Katz (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Yates (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ali Lopez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Angel Purdy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Mc Cabe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Melinda Everhart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 12, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$27,248
Expenses
$30,911
Net Income
-$3,663
Net Assets
$14,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,248
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,378
Total Liabilities $722
Net Assets $14,656

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,962
Expenses
$15,948
Net Income
$19,014
Net Assets
$18,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,962
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,041
Total Liabilities $698
Net Assets $18,343

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,798
Expenses
$19,572
Net Income
-$774
Net Assets
-$2,070
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,798
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27
Total Liabilities $2,097
Net Assets -$2,070

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$11,012
Expenses
$21,758
Net Income
-$10,746
Net Assets
-$2,948
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,012
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $801
Total Liabilities $3,749
Net Assets -$2,948

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,960
Expenses
$20,583
Net Income
-$10,623
Net Assets
$7,797
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,676
87.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,284
12.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,426
Total Liabilities $629
Net Assets $7,797

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,760
Expenses
$19,744
Net Income
-$984
Net Assets
$18,813
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,156
91.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,604
8.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,402
Total Liabilities $589
Net Assets $18,813

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$33,491
Expenses
$16,187
Net Income
$17,304
Net Assets
$33,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $33,181
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $309
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $360
2.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,999
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,999

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Which Organizations Are Here?

Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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