STEPPING STONE ANIMAL SOCIETY
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Plain text STEPPING STONE ANIMAL SOCIETY. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2016–2024. https://furp.org/org/stepping-stone-animal-society-474715925. Retrieved 2026-11-12.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). STEPPING STONE ANIMAL SOCIETY [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2016–2024]. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/stepping-stone-animal-society-474715925
MLA “STEPPING STONE ANIMAL SOCIETY.” furp.org, tax years 2016–2024, https://furp.org/org/stepping-stone-animal-society-474715925. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-12; covers tax years 2016–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990EZ · revenue $142K · expenses $158K · assets $25K
- EIN
- 47-4715925
- Address
- 12510 NAVES CROSSROAD, CUMBERLAND, MD 21502-0000
- 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
- December 2015 (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, 509(a)(2)
- Principal officer
- KRISTIN RITZ-PERRY (its 2015 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2015 (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
LOW COST SPAY NEUTER OPTIONS
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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 11 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Foster Doty | PRESIDENT | 2017-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| S Funkhouser | VP | 2017-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| G Griffith | TREASURER | 2016-2024 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| K Ritz Perry | TREASURER | 2017-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| K Zaluski | SECRETARY | 2016-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| S Murphy Mcdonald | OFFICER | 2016-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| M Bennett | OFFICER | 2017-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| G Griffin (former) | TREASURER | 2017 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| A Johnson (former) | OFFICER | 2017 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cassie Doty (former) | VP | 2016 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kris Ritz (former) | TREASURER | 2016 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C FOSTER DOTY | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S FUNKHOUSER | VP | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| G GRIFFITH | TREASURER | 20 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K RITZ PERRY | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K ZALUSKI | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S MURPHY MCDONALD | OFFICER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| M BENNETT | OFFICER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C FOSTER DOTY | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S FUNKHOUSER | VP | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| G GRIFFITH | TREASURER | 20 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K RITZ PERRY | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K ZALUSKI | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S MURPHY MCDONALD | OFFICER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| M BENNETT | OFFICER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C FOSTER DOTY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S FUNKHOUSER | VP | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| G GRIFFITH | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K RITZ PERRY | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K ZALUSKI | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S MURPHY MCDONALD | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| M BENNETT | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C FOSTER DOTY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S FUNKHOUSER | VP | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| G GRIFFITH | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K RITZ PERRY | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K ZALUSKI | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S MURPHY MCDONALD | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| M BENNETT | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C FOSTER DOTY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S FUNKHOUSER | VP | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| G GRIFFITH | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K RITZ PERRY | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K ZALUSKI | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S MURPHY MCDONALD | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| M BENNETT | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C FOSTER DOTY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S FUNKHOUSER | VP | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| G GRIFFITH | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K RITZ PERRY | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K ZALUSKI | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S MURPHY MCDONALD | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| M BENNETT | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C FOSTER DOTY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S FUNKHOUSER | VP | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| G GRIFFITH | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K RITZ PERRY | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K ZALUSKI | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S MURPHY MCDONALD | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| M BENNETT | OFFICER | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S MURPHY MCDONALD | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| C FOSTER DOTY | VP | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| G GRIFFIN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K RITZ PERRY | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| K ZALUSKI | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| S FUNKHOUSER | OFFICER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| M BENNETT | OFFICER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| A JOHNSON | OFFICER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 5 people listed · none paid · 11 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S MCDONALD | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CASSIE DOTY | VP | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| K ZALUSKI | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRIS RITZ | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| G GRIFFITH | CO TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $141,664 | $158,060 | $24,814 | $8,985 | $19,500 | $122,164 | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $193,709 | $190,141 | $34,823 | $25,381 | $1,830 | $191,879 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $173,041 | $190,309 | $31,264 | $21,812 | $3,710 | $169,331 | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $144,076 | $125,980 | $49,582 | $39,080 | $4,568 | $134,564 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $135,376 | $125,325 | $43,407 | $20,984 | $5,834 | $129,532 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $185,030 | $160,422 | $41,561 | $10,933 | $23,084 | $161,936 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $119,193 | $117,756 | $28,511 | -$13,675 | $7,873 | $111,320 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $83,936 | $79,840 | $17,088 | -$15,112 | $7,541 | $76,395 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $251,047 | $260,377 | $13,034 | -$19,208 | $16,423 | $234,624 | - | 11 | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYLAND ANIMAL SOCIETY INC | MD | D20 | $148,165 | $131,734 | Director | $3,393 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ALLEY ANIMALS INC | MD | D20 | $136,481 | $136,123 | VICE-PRESIDENT | $27,300 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHESAPEAKE FELINE ASSOCIATION INC | MD | D20 | $150,309 | $129,574 | PRESIDENTTREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ALL SHEPHERD RESCUE OF THE UNITED STATES INC | MD | D20 | $145,940 | $103,733 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GUARDIANS OF ALL VOICELESS ANIMALS AND CHILDREN INC | MD | D20 | $137,193 | $166,567 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WELLBEING INTERNATIONAL INC | MD | D20 | $131,327 | $95,025 | Board President and Chief Program Officer | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FERAL CAT RESCUE INC | MD | D20 | $148,561 | $181,019 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LIFELINE HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION INC | MD | D20 | $148,354 | $150,396 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAFE HAVEN EQUINE WARRIORS INC | MD | D20 | $132,819 | $120,843 | Executive Director | $29,000 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OWL MOON RAPTOR CENTER INC | MD | D20 | $138,761 | $141,667 | OFFICER | $33,600 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HUSKY EDUCATION AND RESCUE TEAM INC | MD | D20 | $135,700 | $122,980 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DOBERMAN PINSCHER RESCUE OF PA INC | MD | D20 | $140,427 | $119,397 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BELLAS BULLY BUDDIES | MD | D20 | $149,099 | $158,768 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CAT RESCUE OF MARYLAND INC | MD | D20 | $143,461 | $125,625 | President Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS FOR LIFE CAT RESCUE INC | MD | D20 | $144,567 | $113,205 | PresidentTreasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COALITION OF FERAL CAT CARETAKERS INC | MD | D20 | $148,918 | $125,558 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CARROLL KENNEL CLUB INC | MD | D20 | $137,000 | $145,689 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| Encore Pets Inc | NC | D20 | $131,471 | $340,803 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| ANIMAL OUTREACH SOCIETY | IL | D20 | $149,576 | $48,140 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ANIMAL AID HUMANE SOCIETY | IL | D20 | $143,429 | $72,812 | All Volunteer | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WEST MILFORD ANIMAL SHELTER SOCIETY INC | NJ | D20 | $149,802 | $190,262 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| ONE STEP FOR ANIMALS | AZ | D20 | $142,182 | $190,895 | President and Treasurer | $40,456 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS OF SAN MARTIN ANIMAL SOCIETY | CA | D20 | $140,957 | $186,286 | CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF MOAB VALLEY | UT | D20 | $133,487 | $130,997 | EXECUTIVE DI | $58,044 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF BLYTHEVILLE INC | AR | D20 | $144,899 | $178,578 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
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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.
2024 · Form 990EZ · $158,060 spent · pay $40,937 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $81,280 | 51.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $40,937 | 25.9% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $18,619 | 11.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $17,224 | 10.9% | |
| Total | $158,060 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $190,141 spent · pay $50,782 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $66,675 | 35.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $54,460 | 28.6% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $50,782 | 26.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $14,928 | 7.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,296 | 1.7% | |
| Total | $190,141 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $190,309 spent · pay $44,697 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $72,140 | 37.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $58,425 | 30.7% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $44,697 | 23.5% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $13,582 | 7.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,465 | 0.8% | |
| Total | $190,309 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $125,980 spent · pay $25,056 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $43,922 | 34.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $39,960 | 31.7% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $25,056 | 19.9% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $14,906 | 11.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,136 | 1.7% | |
| Total | $125,980 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $125,325 spent · pay $24,474 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $44,235 | 35.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $39,042 | 31.2% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $24,474 | 19.5% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $14,172 | 11.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,402 | 2.7% | |
| Total | $125,325 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $160,422 spent · pay $23,707 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $66,009 | 41.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $60,380 | 37.6% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $23,707 | 14.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $9,600 | 6.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $726 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $160,422 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $117,756 spent · pay $18,655 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $44,590 | 37.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $40,215 | 34.2% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $18,655 | 15.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $13,874 | 11.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $422 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $117,756 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $79,840 spent · pay $11,020 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $30,118 | 37.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $23,279 | 29.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $15,423 | 19.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $11,020 | 13.8% | |
| Total | $79,840 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $260,377 spent · pay $169,354 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $128,120 | $128,120 | - | - | 49.2% | |
| Other (as described) | $50,668 | - | - | - | 19.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $29,608 | $29,608 | - | - | 11.4% | |
| Occupancy | $19,575 | $19,575 | - | - | 7.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $11,626 | $11,626 | - | - | 4.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,334 | $3,334 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Information technology | $3,204 | $3,204 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Office expenses | $2,996 | $2,996 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | $2,665 | - | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Interest | $2,641 | $2,641 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,379 | $2,379 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | $1,226 | - | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,214 | $1,214 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $839 | $839 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | $205 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | $77 | $77 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $260,377 | 100% |
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| 2021 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
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