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RURAL DOG RESCUE

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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $261K · expenses $201K · assets $262K

EIN
45-3100623
Address
105 PARKS RD, CHESTER, MD 21619-2223
Website
www.ruraldogrescue.com
NTEE code
D20
Subsection
501(c)(3)
Ruling year
2013
Cross-check
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Mission

Rural Dog Rescue saves the lives of high risk dogs in economically challenged shelters in rural areas of the country. Our mission is to save the dogs that are at greatest risk of euthanasia and are the most overlooked dogs in the shelter. This includes but is not limited to: hounds, black dogs, seniors, and dogs that are sick, handicapped, or injured. Rural Dog Rescue is 100% volunteer and foster based and relies on donations.

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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

1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsLatest year payTotal pay from hereOrganizations
Rachel Ward (former) Treasurer2020-2024 $9$9 1

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.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Kim Hawkins President & Founder2014-2025 20 $0 reported 1
Amy Dezember Co-Director2024-2025 15 $0 reported 1
Savanna Mitchell Co-Director2024-2025 15 $0 reported 1
Valeska Ruiken Vice Chair Board2023-2025 1 $0 reported 1
Daniela Ruano Secretary2024-2025 2 $0 reported 1
Robert Di Brienza Treasurer2025 2 $0 reported 1
Ali Legros (former) Vice President2014-2023 2 $0 reported 1
Elizabeth Aldrich (former) Board member2023 2 $0 reported 1
Lisa Tucker (former) Secretary2016 3 $0 reported 1
Kristin Pospeschil (former) Treasurer2015-2016 3 $0 reported 1
Catherine Pugh (former) Secretary2014-2015 20 $0 reported 1
Elissa Staley (former) Board Chair2015 3 $0 reported 1

People by year

2025 · 6 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 300 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Kim Hawkins President & Founder20 $0$0$0 $01
Amy Dezember Co-Director15 $0$0$0 $01
Savanna Mitchell Co-Director15 $0$0$0 $01
Valeska Ruiken Vice Chair Board1 $0$0$0 $01
Daniela Ruano Secretary2 $0$0$0 $01
Robert Di Brienza Treasurer2 $0$0$0 $01
2024 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $9 · 0 employees · 130 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Rachel Ward Treasurer2 $0$0$9 $91
Kim Hawkins President & Founder7 $0$0$0 $01
Amy Dezember Co-Director10 $0$0$0 $01
Savanna Mitchell Co-Director8 $0$0$0 $01
Valeska Ruiken Vice Chair Board0 $0$0$0 $01
Daniela Ruano Secretary0 $0$0$0 $01
2023 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 100 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Kim Hawkins President & Founder5 $0$0$0 $01
Ali Legros Vice President2 $0$0$0 $01
Rachel Ward Treasurer2 $0$0$0 $01
Valeska Ruiken Secretary2 $0$0$0 $01
Elizabeth Aldrich Board member2 $0$0$0 $01
2022 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 100 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Kim Hawkins President & Founder15 $0$0$0 $01
Ali Legros Vice President3 $0$0$0 $01
Rachel Ward Treasurer3 $0$0$0 $01
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 150 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Kim Hawkins President & Founder15 $0$0$0 $01
Ali Legros Vice President3 $0$0$0 $01
Rachel Ward Treasurer3 $0$0$0 $01
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 150 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Kim Hawkins President & Founder15 $0$0$0 $01
Ali Legros Vice President3 $0$0$0 $01
Rachel Ward Treasurer3 $0$0$0 $01
2016 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 250 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Kim Hawkins President & Founder40 $0$0$0 $01
Ali Legros Vice-President25 $0$0$0 $01
Lisa Tucker Secretary3 $0$0$0 $01
Kristin Pospeschil Treasurer3 $0$0$0 $01
2015 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 250 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Kim Hawkins President & Founder40 $0$0$0 $01
Ali Legros Vice-President25 $0$0$0 $01
Catherine Pugh Secretary20 $0$0$0 $01
Kristin Pospeschil Treasurer5 $0$0$0 $01
Elissa Staley Board Chair3 $0$0$0 $01
2014 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Kim Hawkins President50 $0-$0 $01
Ali Legros Treasurer25 $0-$0 $01
Catherine Pugh Secretary25 $0-$0 $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

2025 · 1 contractor · $157K
NameLocationServicePaid
Williamston Veterinary HospitalWilliamston, NCVeterinary Services$157,168
2024 · 1 contractor · $138K
NameLocationServicePaid
Williamston Veterinary HospitalWilliamston, NCVeterinary Services$137,584
2023 · 1 contractor · $148K
NameLocationServicePaid
Williamston Veterinary HospitalWilliamston, NCVeterinary medical services$148,381
2022 · 1 contractor · $143K
NameLocationServicePaid
Williamston Veterinary HospitalWilliamston, NCVeterinary medical services$142,555

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.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2025 · Form 990 period ending 2025-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$261,410$201,128 $262,143$262,463 $219,832$41,578 $00300
2024 · Form 990 period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$228,094$189,168 $208,962$202,181 $174,659$53,435 $00130
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$183,833$192,050 $163,327$163,327 $129,833$54,000 $00100
2022 · Form 990 period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$218,278$176,454 $171,472$171,472 $143,478$74,800 $00100
2021 · Form 990 period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$192,348$147,342 $132,698$132,698 $121,808$70,540 $00150
2020 · Form 990 period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$142,503$133,339 $87,692$87,692 $81,403$61,100 $00150
2016 · Form 990 period ending 2016-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$118,795$108,169 $82,143$77,388 $66,595$52,200 $00250
2015 · Form 990 period ending 2015-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$127,060$100,606 $66,762$66,762 $72,760$54,300 $00250
2014 · Form 990EZ period ending 2014-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$87,677$61,009 $53,804$53,804 $23,617$64,060 ---

Funders of this organization

8 grantors reported grants to this organization, $141,237 in all, tax years 2017 to 2025. 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

GrantorTypeMatchYears givenGrantsTotalLatest yearLatest year's amountGrants
GIVE BACK FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2018-2025 8$75,594 2025$10,099
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AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC DAF sponsor Exact 2022-2024 3$24,150 2024$7,774
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REVADA FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “RURAL DOG RESCUE” 2022-2024 3$15,000 2024$5,000
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NATHANIEL A MESNIKOFF FOUNDATION INC Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “RURAL DOG RESCUE” 2017-2025 9$14,600 2025$2,000
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FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND DAF sponsor Exact 2024 1$7,360 2024$7,360
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AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “RURAL DOG RESCUE” 2020-2023 4$3,849 2023$848
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AETNA FOUNDATION INC Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “RURAL DOG RESCUE” 2020 1$634 2020$634
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VERIZON FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “RURAL DOG RESCUE” 2020 1$50 2020$50
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Similar organizations

Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)

OrganizationStateNTEELatest revenueLatest expensesTop-paid titleTop payWhy similar
HERO RESCUE INCORPORATEDMDD20 $259,816$263,712 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
THEY RESCUE US INCMDD20 $236,991$224,310 President$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
BEAGLE RESCUE EDUCATION AND WELFARE B R E W OF NORTHERN VIRGINIAMDD20 $279,216$266,633 Chairman$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
BEAGLE RESCUE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND INCMDD20 $248,746$250,990 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
ST MARYS ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE INCMDD20 $235,915$190,642 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
ANIMAL MIRACLES INCMDD20 $236,260$224,064 EXECUTIVE DI$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
LAUREL CATS INCMDD20 $270,626$227,191 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
ROSIES FARM SANCTUARY INCMDD20 $294,773$334,339 Secretary$18,520 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
FRIENDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMALS INCMDD20 $273,975$227,356 President EmeritusDirector$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
DOG RESCUE R USTXD20 $240,696$385,108 Board Member$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
POET DOG RESCUEMID20 $272,499$257,766 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
RESCUE INNOHD20 $236,832$165,898 PRESIDENT & TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar mission
HUDSON PAWS DOG RESCUENYD20 $249,904$247,522 Operations Manager$36,930 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
SFDR SAN FELIPE DOG RESCUECAD20 $274,351$261,169 Director$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
WAGS RESCUE & REFERRALPAD20 $263,145$258,207 BOARD MEMBER$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
DOG TOWN RESCUEPAD20 $259,600$44,203 SECRETARY$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
DIXIE GIRL DOG RESCUEALD20 $257,852$288,868 PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR$38,962 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
2ND CHANCE DOG RESCUEAZD20 $243,849$280,728 VICE PRESIDE$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
AMSTERDOG RESCUENYD20 $269,980$291,785 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
ANNAS ANGELS DOG RESCUETXD20 $243,015$189,788 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
HERO DOG RESCUE INCGAD20 $259,526$304,732 CEO$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
REAL DOG RESCUE INCNJD20 $281,179$274,223 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name
BETTER TOGETHER DOG RESCUE INCMAD20 $285,886$262,308 President$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
LOVEBUGS RESCUECAD20 $275,190$304,712 FOUNDER$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
4 PAWS 4 RESCUEMOD20 $272,594$225,445 PRESIDENT & DIR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x

Who funds organizations like this

Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTypeTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedYearsWhich ones
GREATER GOOD CHARITIES DAF sponsor$48,822,22012 22015–2024 RESCUE PACK; REAL DOG RESCUE INC
PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND DAF sponsor$2,846,776130 582016–2024 HAY DUDE CRITTER RESCUE; TAILS OF HOPE DOG RESCUE INC; STREET TAILS ANIMAL RESCUE; DOG RESCUE R US and 54 more
FORGOOD INC DAF sponsor$2,612,825131 482015–2024 TAILS OF HOPE DOG RESCUE INC; PARKERS ANIMAL RESCUE; 2ND CHANCE DOG RESCUE; EVERY DOGS DREAM RESCUE INC and 44 more
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC funds this one DAF sponsor$995,60381 332019–2024 KARUNA HORSE RESCUE INC; NORTHWEST BOXER RESCUE; CALIFORNIA BULLY RESCUE; ITTY BITTY ORPHAN KITTY RESCUE and 29 more
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND funds this one DAF sponsor$920,43152 252016–2024 ROSIES FARM SANCTUARY INC; SOUTHERN COMFORT ANIMAL RESCUE INC; COUNTY ROADS RESCUE; CINCINNATI LAB RESCUE and 21 more
COLORADO GIVES FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$691,90030 42014–2024 MOUNTAIN PET RESCUE; ROCKY MOUNTAIN COCKER RESCUE; DEMIS ANIMAL RESCUE INC; PARKERS ANIMAL RESCUE
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING DAF sponsor$569,12141 152017–2024 SFDR SAN FELIPE DOG RESCUE; REZQ DOGS; NORCAL AUSSIE RESCUE INC; ITTY BITTY ORPHAN KITTY RESCUE and 11 more
AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION funds this one Private foundation$255,334261 742020–2023 ILLINOIS DOBERMAN RESCUE PLUS; DONT BULLY US RESCUE INC; REZQ DOGS; BEAGLE RESCUE EDUCATION AND WELFARE B R E W OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA and 70 more
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR DAF sponsor$225,0008 52020–2024 HART COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE INC; REZQ DOGS; STREET TAILS ANIMAL RESCUE; REAL DOG RESCUE INC and 1 more
SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$186,00014 12010–2024 POUND PUPPY RESCUE
ANGUS HELD FOUNDATION Private foundation$180,50011 12013–2025 MOUNTAIN PET RESCUE
YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$179,0005 12019–2023 PARKERS ANIMAL RESCUE
GIVE BACK FOUNDATION funds this one DAF sponsor$175,74117 42018–2025 FRIENDS OF RESCUE INC; FRIENDS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMALS INC; ST MARYS ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE INC; LAUREL CATS INC
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH LOUISIANA DAF sponsor$160,8088 12017–2024 NINNA ROAD TO RESCUE
DAS CHARITABLE FUND FOR THE Private foundation$150,7003 12020–2022 FAT CAT RESCUE INC

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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2025 · Form 990 · $201,128 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)Veterinary Services $102,469$102,469$0$0 50.9%
Other (as described)Boarding Facilities & Shelter Pull Fees $77,967$77,967$0$0 38.8%
Fees: other services $5,636-$5,636$0 2.8%
Information technology $4,023-$4,023$0 2.0%
Other (as described)Dog Food, Supplies, & Transportation Costs $3,696$3,696$0$0 1.8%
Insurance $2,726$0$2,726$0 1.4%
Other (as described)Dog Training $1,975$1,975$0$0 1.0%
Advertising and promotion $1,963$0$1,933$30 1.0%
Office expenses $588$0$588$0 0.3%
Interest $85$0$85$0 0.0%
Total$201,128100%

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2024 · Form 990 · $189,168 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)Veterinary Expenses and Boarding $170,808$170,808$0$0 90.3%
Office expenses $4,643$0$4,643$0 2.5%
Other (as described)Dog Food, Supplies, and Training $4,291$4,291$0$0 2.3%
Information technology $3,644$0$3,644$0 1.9%
Advertising and promotion $3,129$0$3,129$0 1.7%
Insurance $1,628$0$1,628$0 0.9%
Other (as described)Shelter Pull Fees $1,025$1,025$0$0 0.5%
Total$189,168100%

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2023 · Form 990 · $192,050 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)Veterinary expenses and boarding $169,916$169,916$0$0 88.5%
Other (as described)Dog food, supplies and training $10,762$10,762$0$0 5.6%
Office expenses $3,678$0$3,678$0 1.9%
Insurance $2,563$0$2,563$0 1.3%
Advertising and promotion $2,286$0$2,286$0 1.2%
Information technology $1,670$0$1,670$0 0.9%
Other (as described)Shelter pull fees $1,175$1,175$0$0 0.6%
Total$192,050100%

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2022 · Form 990 · $176,454 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)Veterinary Services and Boarding $161,427$161,427$0$0 91.5%
Office expenses $4,452$0$4,452$0 2.5%
Other (as described)Dog food, supplies, training $3,367$3,367$0$0 1.9%
Insurance $2,549$2,549$0$0 1.4%
Advertising and promotion $2,342$0$2,342$0 1.3%
Information technology $1,542$0$1,542$0 0.9%
Other (as described)Shelter pull fees $775$775$0$0 0.4%
Total$176,454100%

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2021 · Form 990 · $147,342 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)Veterinary services $134,361$134,361$0$0 91.2%
Office expenses $4,344-$4,344- 2.9%
Information technology $2,678-$2,678- 1.8%
Other (as described)Dog food & Supplies $2,395$2,395$0$0 1.6%
Insurance $1,501-$1,501- 1.0%
Advertising and promotion $1,254--$1,254 0.9%
Other (as described)Other Program Expenses $675$675$0$0 0.5%
Other (as described)Auto expenses $134$134$0$0 0.1%
Total$147,342100%

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2020 · Form 990 · $133,339 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)Veterinary Services $115,455$115,455$0$0 86.6%
Office expenses $4,803-$4,803- 3.6%
Other (as described)Dog Training $3,145$3,145$0$0 2.4%
Information technology $2,061-$2,061- 1.5%
Occupancy $2,000-$2,000- 1.5%
Advertising and promotion $1,991$1,991-- 1.5%
Insurance $1,463-$1,463- 1.1%
Fees: accounting $1,079-$1,079- 0.8%
Other (as described)Dog Food and Supplies $711$711$0$0 0.5%
All other expenses $444$444$0$0 0.3%
Other (as described)Auto/Van Expenses $187$187$0$0 0.1%
Total$133,339100%

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2016 · Form 990 · $108,169 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)Veterinary Services $59,427$59,427$0$0 54.9%
Other (as described)Boarding Facilities $23,457$23,457$0$0 21.7%
All other expenses $6,865$4,340$0$2,525 6.3%
Other (as described)Shelter Pull Fees $5,317$5,317$0$0 4.9%
Other (as described)Dog Food & Supplies $3,879$3,879$0$0 3.6%
Advertising and promotion $3,582$2,943-$639 3.3%
Insurance $2,083-$2,083- 1.9%
Occupancy $1,750$875$875- 1.6%
Depreciation and depletion $872$872-- 0.8%
Information technology $640-$640- 0.6%
Office expenses $297-$297- 0.3%
Total$108,169100%

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2015 · Form 990 · $100,606 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other (as described)Veterinary Services $57,890$57,890$0- 57.5%
Other (as described)Boarding Facilities $16,583$16,583$0- 16.5%
Other (as described)Shelter Pull Fees $10,763$10,763$0- 10.7%
Advertising and promotion $4,528$3,986-$542 4.5%
Other (as described)Transportation of Dogs $3,543$3,543$0- 3.5%
All other expenses $2,692$2,692-- 2.7%
Information technology $1,638-$1,638- 1.6%
Insurance $1,518-$1,518- 1.5%
Office expenses $1,451-$1,451- 1.4%
Total$100,606100%

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2014 · Form 990EZ · $61,009 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $60,587 99.3%
Printing, publications, postage $422 0.7%
Total$61,009100%

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