STRAY HAVEN INC

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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $326K · expenses $324K · assets $24K

EIN
82-2250712
Address
5541 COUNTRY HILLS DR, AURORA, IN 47001-1771
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
August 2017 (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
China Pittenger (its 2017 Form 990-N)
Form 990-N e-postcards
1 filed, 2017 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
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Mission

Stray Haven is a no kill foster based rescue in Indiana. We are heart driven with no paid employees. Our mission is to take in abandoned and stray animals (mostly dogs and cats), vet them, rehabilitate them, socialize them and find them new homes.

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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 4 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

4 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
China Pittenger President2018-2025 40 $0 reported 1
Julie Phelps Vice President2018-2025 20 $0 reported 1
Dawn Ross Treasurer2018-2025 5 $0 reported 1
Elisha Clouse Secretary2019-2025 5 $0 reported 1

People by year

2025 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 60 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
China Pittenger President40 $0$0$0 $01
Julie Phelps Vice President20 $0$0$0 $01
Dawn Ross Treasurer5 $0$0$0 $01
Elisha Clouse Secretary5 $0$0$0 $01
2024 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 40 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
China Pittenger President40 $0$0$0 $01
Julie Phelps Vice President20 $0$0$0 $01
Dawn Ross Treasurer5 $0$0$0 $01
Elisha Clouse Secretary5 $0$0$0 $01
2023 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 40 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
Dawn Ross Treasurer5 $0$0$0 $01
Elisha Clouse Secretary5 $0$0$0 $01
China Pittenger President40 $0$0$0 $01
Julie Phelps Vice President20 $0$0$0 $01
2022 · 4 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
China Pittenger President40 $0-$0 $01
Julie Phelps Vice President20 $0-$0 $01
Dawn Ross Treasurer5 $0-$0 $01
Elisha Clouse Secretary5 $0-$0 $01
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
China Pittenger Director0 $0-$0 $01
Julie Phelps VP0 $0-$0 $01
Dawn Ross Treasurer0 $0-$0 $01
Elisha Clouse Secretary0 $0-$0 $01
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
China Pittenger Director40 $0-$0 $01
Julie Phelps VP0 $0-$0 $01
Dawn Ross Treasurer0 $0-$0 $01
Elisha Clouse Secretary0 $0-$0 $01
2019 · 4 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
China Pittenger Director40 $0-$0 $01
Dawn Ross Treasurer0 $0-$0 $01
Julie Phelps Vice President0 $0-$0 $01
Elisha Clouse Secretary0 $0-$0 $01
2018 · 3 people listed · none paid
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
China Pittenger President0 $0-$0 $01
Julie Phelps Vice President0 $0-$0 $01
Dawn Ross Treasurer0 $0-$0 $01

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.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2025 · Form 990 period ending 2025-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$326,369$324,366 $23,554$23,554 $72,801$253,568 $0060
2024 · Form 990 period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$275,004$270,090 $23,405$23,021 $62,764$212,240 $0040
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$240,335$233,925 $54,110$18,107 $38,095$202,240 $0040
2022 · Form 990EZ period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$191,119$203,281 $15,000$11,697 $23,420$167,699 ---
2021 · Form 990EZ period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$177,039$177,039 $27,533$0 $18,764$158,275 ---
2020 · Form 990EZ period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$160,332$136,005 $32,167$23,836 $5,960$132,620 ---
2019 · Form 990EZ period ending 2019-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$100,139$96,195 $15,671-$491 $10,767$89,372 ---
2018 · Form 990EZ period ending 2018-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$69,814$77,037 $0-$19,223 $1,002$68,812 ---

Funders of this organization

5 grantors reported grants to this organization, $154,974 in all, tax years 2020 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

GrantorTotal givenGrantsLatest year's amountLatest yearYears givenTypeMatchGrants
PETSMART CHARITIES INC $147,4755 $81,0002025 2021-2025 Public charity Exact
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AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC $6,3151 $6,3152023 2023 DAF sponsor Exact
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LINCOLN FINANCIAL FOUNDATION INC $5001 $5002022 2022 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “STRAY HAVEN INC”
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AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION $4544 $1192023 2020-2023 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “STRAY HAVEN INC”
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JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION $2303 $102025 2023-2025 Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “STRAY HAVEN INC”
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OrganizationStateNTEELatest revenueLatest expensesTop-paid titleTop payWhy similar
PIKE ANIMAL WELFARE SHELTER INCIND20 $324,586$180,670 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
PROUD PUPS RESCUE INCIND20 $357,503$335,016 President$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
LENNOXS LEGACY RESCUE INCIND20 $347,965$336,674 President$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
SHADAROBAH HORSE RESCUE INCIND20 $359,870$258,094 VP / TREASUR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INCIND20 $350,110$291,623 Executive Director$62,278 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
HENDRICKS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ARK INCIND20 $331,006$200,521 President$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
CASS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INCIND20 $343,173$354,791 DIRECTOR$21,956 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
GSD RESCUE INDY INCIND20 $299,479$216,124 PRESIDENT$11,450 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLINTON COUNTY INCIND20 $358,749$356,221 EXECUTIVE DI$49,739 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
MISTY EYES DOG SHELTER & HUMANE EDUCATION LEARNING CENTERIND20 $352,817$244,914 Trustee$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
CATSNIP ETCIND20 $309,974$247,245 PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state
SENIOR DOG HAVEN & HOSPICE INCDED20 $300,121$445,319 BOARD MEMBER$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
SAFE HAVENILD20 $351,692$368,627 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
ABBY S ANGELS ANIMAL HAVEN INCPAD20 $299,258$248,846 President$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
FRIENDS OF STRAYS INCILD20 $346,552$470,652 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
LETS SAVE THE STRAYS INTERNATIONAL INCMAD20 $298,803$288,681 PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
STREET CATS INCOKD20 $339,574$120,723 Director$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
NALAS NEW LIFE RESCUE INCFLD20 $342,755$347,918 Executive Dir.$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar mission
SAVING HARBIN DOGS INCNYD20 $292,533$292,533 AMMIRATI$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
SHELTER TO HOME INCMID20 $304,764$312,829 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
ZIGGYS HAVEN BIRD SANCTUARY INCFLD20 $350,328$293,111 CFO$39,000 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
HAVANESE RESCUE INCDED20 $338,599$63,053 PAST PRESIDENT DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
BIG DOGS HUGE PAWS INCCOD20 $324,506$347,479 CEO/PRESIDENT$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
MID HUDSON ANIMAL AID INCNYD20 $319,698$325,652 DIRECTOR$0 Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x
RESCUE INCMAD20 $301,636$334,141 DIRECTOR$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).

GrantorTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedTypeYearsWhich ones
PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND $2,061,423111 58DAF sponsor2015–2024 SENIOR DOG HAVEN & HOSPICE INC; MID HUDSON ANIMAL AID INC; SAVE A GATO INC; HALFWAY HOME RESCUE and 54 more
FORGOOD INC $1,895,236126 44DAF sponsor2011–2023 EAST ALABAMA HUMANE SOCIETY INC; MID HUDSON ANIMAL AID INC; BIG DOGS HUGE PAWS INC; HUMANE SOCIETY OF YOUNG COUNTY INC and 40 more
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND $1,454,36874 37DAF sponsor2016–2024 STARFISH ANIMAL RESCUE; ROSIES FARM SANCTUARY INC; COUNTY ROADS RESCUE; ZIGGYS HAVEN BIRD SANCTUARY INC and 33 more
SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $1,216,41718 3DAF sponsor2013–2024 ACTASIA INC; SAINT BERNARD RESCUE FOUNDATION INC; HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLINTON COUNTY INC
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC funds this one $1,007,54280 27DAF sponsor2019–2025 ANGELITOS SANCTUARIO INC; BEYOND RESCUE INC; KITT CRUSADERS INC; THE LONE STAR BULLDOG CLUB INC and 23 more
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION $885,26412 5DAF sponsor2016–2024 CAUSE FOR PAWS INC; SHADAROBAH HORSE RESCUE INC; NMDOG INC; CAT ASSISTANCE REFERRAL & EDUCATION and 1 more
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $634,15016 1DAF sponsor2009–2024 CAT ASSISTANCE REFERRAL & EDUCATION
LESLIE L ALEXANDER FOUNDATION $592,50016 4Private foundation2020–2024 BROOKHAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE; EAST ALABAMA HUMANE SOCIETY INC; DACHSHUND RESCUE OF HOUSTON INC; HUMANE SOCIETY AT LAKEWOOD RANCH INC
CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION INC $563,86415 1DAF sponsor2010–2025 CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY INC
ANDRE AGASSI FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION $500,0002 1Private foundation2023–2024 TWILIGHT SPRINGS HORSE SANCTUARY INC
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING $497,92635 21DAF sponsor2017–2024 DOGS AND CATS OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INC; BIG DOGS HUGE PAWS INC; GREEN STREET RESCUE; UNCHAINED MELODIES INC and 17 more
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM $430,9248 6DAF sponsor2022–2024 ACTASIA INC; HAVANESE RESCUE INC; LETS SAVE THE STRAYS INTERNATIONAL INC; HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA INC and 2 more
QUAD CITIES GOLF CLASSIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION $373,57223 2DAF sponsor2010–2024 SAFE HAVEN; FRIENDS OF STRAYS INC
LUCILLE AND BRUCE LAMBERT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC $338,5005 1Private foundation2020–2024 DOGS AND CATS OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INC
RAY & NORA TATUM CHARITABLEFOUNDATION $307,00014 1Private foundation2011–2024 CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY 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 · $324,366 spent · pay $0 · grants $422 · events $850
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
All other expenses $217,649$217,649-- 67.1%
Other (as described)DEBT REDUCTION PAYMENTS $43,900$43,900-- 13.5%
Other (as described)VEHICLE RENTAL MTNC & FUEL $18,853$18,853-- 5.8%
Other (as described)PET FOOD $14,016$14,016-- 4.3%
Other (as described)SUPPLIES $12,382$12,382-- 3.8%
Insurance $7,049$7,049-- 2.2%
Office expenses $3,502$3,502-- 1.1%
Interest $2,946$2,946-- 0.9%
Travel $2,052$2,052-- 0.6%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $850$850-- 0.3%
Fees: accounting $485$485-- 0.1%
Grants to US organizations and governments $422$422-- 0.1%
Advertising and promotion $260$260-- 0.1%
Total$324,366100%

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2024 · Form 990 · $270,090 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Fees: other services $174,476$174,476-- 64.6%
Other (as described)VEHICLE RENTAL MTNC & FUEL $41,099$41,099-- 15.2%
Other (as described)SUPPLIES $15,973$15,973-- 5.9%
Other (as described)PET FOOD $12,736$12,736-- 4.7%
Other (as described)DEBT REDUCTION PAYMENTS $11,615$11,615-- 4.3%
Insurance $8,810$8,810-- 3.3%
Travel $2,595$2,595-- 1.0%
Office expenses $1,427$1,427-- 0.5%
All other expenses $570$570-- 0.2%
Fees: accounting $487$487-- 0.2%
Advertising and promotion $302$302-- 0.1%
Total$270,090100%

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2023 · Form 990 · $233,925 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Fees: other services $221,989$221,989-- 94.9%
Fees: accounting $4,934$4,934-- 2.1%
Office expenses $4,847$4,847-- 2.1%
Insurance $2,155$2,155-- 0.9%
Total$233,925100%

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2022 · Form 990EZ · $203,281 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Fees to independent contractors $96,566 47.5%
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $89,148 43.9%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $9,593 4.7%
Printing, publications, postage $4,855 2.4%
Benefits paid to members $3,119 1.5%
Total$203,281100%

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2021 · Form 990EZ · $177,039 spent · pay $12,018 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Fees to independent contractors $97,211 54.9%
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $50,000 28.2%
Salaries, other pay and benefits $12,018 6.8%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $11,499 6.5%
Printing, publications, postage $6,311 3.6%
Total$177,039100%

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2020 · Form 990EZ · $136,005 spent · pay $8,980 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Fees to independent contractors $68,434 50.3%
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $51,415 37.8%
Salaries, other pay and benefits $8,980 6.6%
Printing, publications, postage $5,376 4.0%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $1,800 1.3%
Total$136,005100%

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2019 · Form 990EZ · $96,195 spent · pay $8,161 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Fees to independent contractors $56,917 59.2%
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $14,880 15.5%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $13,141 13.7%
Salaries, other pay and benefits $8,161 8.5%
Printing, publications, postage $3,096 3.2%
Total$96,195100%

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2018 · Form 990EZ · $77,037 spent · pay $3,487 · grants $0 · events $0
LineAs describedTotalShare
Fees to independent contractors $52,446 68.1%
Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance $10,800 14.0%
Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) $7,680 10.0%
Salaries, other pay and benefits $3,487 4.5%
Printing, publications, postage $2,624 3.4%
Total$77,037100%

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