POINTER RESCUE ORG INC
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Plain text POINTER RESCUE ORG INC. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2017–2025. https://furp.org/org/pointer-rescue-org-inc-223714006. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
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2025 · Form 990EZ · revenue $146K · expenses $146K · assets $118K
- EIN
- 22-3714006
- Address
- 1100 TIMBERLAKE DR W, CORDOVA, TN 38018-6632
- NTEE code
- D20 Animal Protection and Welfare (Animal-Related) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- February 2001 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Tabitha Andren (its 2016 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2016 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
See Schedule O
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 12 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
12 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Springer | President | 2017-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mark Appleby | Vice-President | 2022-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Keepers | Treasurer | 2021-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeri Phillips Fought | Secretary | 2024-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephanie Gay | Director | 2024-2025 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brooke Colley (former) | President | 2017-2023 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tabitha Andren (former) | Treasurer | 2017-2023 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Celia Tamker (former) | Board Member | 2017-2023 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeri Phillips-Foght (former) | Secretary | 2023 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeri Philips-Foght (former) | Secretary | 2017-2022 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Craig Andren (former) | President | 2017-2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Wiltse (former) | Board Member | 2017-2020 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Springer | President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Appleby | Vice-President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Keepers | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeri Phillips Fought | Secretary | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stephanie Gay | Director | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Springer | President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Appleby | Vice-President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Keepers | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeri Phillips Fought | Secretary | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stephanie Gay | Director | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Colley | President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Andren | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Celia Tamker | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Keepers | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nora Springer | Vice President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeri Phillips-Foght | Secretary | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Appleby | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Colley | President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Andren | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Celia Tamker | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Keepers | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nora Springer | Vice President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeri Philips-Foght | Secretary | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mark Appleby | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Andren | President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brooke Colley | Vice President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Andren | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Celia Tamker | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Keepers | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nora Springer | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeri Philips-Foght | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Andren | President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brooke Colley | Vice President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Andren | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Celia Tamker | Secretary | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Wiltse | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nora Springer | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeri Philips-Foght | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Andren | President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brooke Colley | Vice President | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Andren | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Celia Tamker | Secretary | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Wiltse | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nora Springer | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeri Philips-Foght | Board Member | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Andren | President | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brooke Colley | Vice President | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Andren | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Celia Tamker | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Wiltse | Board Member | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nora Springer | Board Member | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeri Philips-Foght | Board Member | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Andren | President | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brooke Colley | Vice President | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tabitha Andren | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Celia Tamker | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Wiltse | Board Member | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nora Springer | Board Member | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jeri Philips-Foght | Board Member | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $145,503 | $146,427 | $118,165 | $118,165 | $111,329 | $32,995 | - | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $134,049 | $111,514 | $100,535 | $100,535 | $134,049 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $175,625 | $152,154 | $79,106 | $79,106 | $141,211 | $34,375 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $192,897 | $176,830 | $55,635 | $55,635 | $152,627 | $40,270 | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $179,619 | $180,473 | $39,568 | $39,568 | $127,103 | $52,516 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $154,669 | $128,577 | $40,422 | $40,422 | $106,129 | $47,400 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $132,794 | $134,968 | $14,330 | $14,330 | $73,317 | $56,605 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $139,154 | $131,325 | $16,504 | $16,504 | $93,418 | $44,186 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $81,233 | $82,561 | $8,675 | $8,675 | $43,041 | $36,780 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
3 grantors reported grants to this organization, $197,140 in all, tax years 2018 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORGOOD INC | $139,970 | 6 | $22,986 | 2023 | 2018-2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | $34,075 | 5 | $8,227 | 2024 | 2020-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND | $23,095 | 2 | $15,621 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
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2025 · Form 990EZ · $146,427 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $146,427 | 100.0% | |
| Total | $146,427 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $111,514 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $111,096 | 99.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $418 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $111,514 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $152,154 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $151,060 | 99.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,094 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $152,154 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $176,830 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $175,028 | 99.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,802 | 1.0% | |
| Total | $176,830 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $180,473 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $177,056 | 98.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,417 | 1.9% | |
| Total | $180,473 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $128,577 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $127,105 | 98.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,472 | 1.1% | |
| Total | $128,577 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $134,968 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $132,559 | 98.2% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,409 | 1.8% | |
| Total | $134,968 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $131,325 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $129,418 | 98.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,907 | 1.5% | |
| Total | $131,325 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $82,561 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $82,021 | 99.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $540 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $82,561 | 100% |
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