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Nonprofit · EIN 04-3550699

SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS

Tax-exempt · PAXTON, MA 01612

Financials

$37K$46K2023$36K$52K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$36,245$52,018-$15,773$728,545$145,272$583,273
June 30, 2024990$37,333$46,172-$8,839$756,345$157,299$599,046
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$34,131
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10
Net income from fundraising events
$2,104
Other revenue
$2,104

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$50
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,250
Occupancy
$34,948
Depreciation
$11,083
Program services (functional)
$46,081
Management and general (functional)
$5,937

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$756,345
Total assets, end of year
$728,545
Total liabilities, end of year
$145,272
Net assets, end of year
$583,273
Land, buildings and equipment
$690,795
Net assets without donor restrictions
$547,297
Net assets with donor restrictions
$35,976
Gross receipts
$40,666
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICIA REISEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
30$0
MELANIE KENADEKFORMER DIRECTOR (LEFT IN FY25)
Trustee or director
3$0
SARA WESTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DEBORAH YOUNGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DEANNA AHEARNFORMER VICE PRESIDENT (LEFT IN FY25)
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DIANE LIPPOLISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CRAIG REISECLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICIA REISEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
30$0
MELANIE KENADEKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
SARA WESTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
DEBORAH YOUNGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DEANNA AHEARNVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DIANE LIPPOLISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CRAIG REISECLERK
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1090 PLEASANT ST, PAXTON, MA 01612-1069
In care of
% TINA MOHLER
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
PO BOX 897, RUTLAND MA 01543
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DIANE LIPPOLIS, 1090 PLEASANT STREET, PAXTON, MA 01612
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
RICHARD CLARK, PO BOX 897, RUTLAND MA 01543
Signed the 990
DIANE LIPPOLIS, TREASURER
Phone
(508) 757-7959
Return prepared by
NON PROFIT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Mission

SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS, INC IS A NON-PROFIT, NO-KILL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION,DEDICATED TO THE RESCUE, CARE AND PLACEMENT OF STRAY, ABANDONED AND SURRENDERED COMPANION ANIMALS IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AND BEYOND.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS, INC. OPERATES AN ANIMAL SHELTER, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO FACILITATE THE PLACEMENT OF STRAY, HOMELESS AND UNWANTED ANIMALS AS PETS IN DESIRABLE HOMES; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND FACILITIES WHICH PROMOTE THE HEALTH, CARE AND PLACEMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS AND WHICH PREVENT CRUELTY TO, AND ALLEVIATE THE PAIN AND SUFFERING OF ALL ANIMALS; AND TO EDUCATE ADOPTERS AND THE LOCAL PUBLIC ON PROPER PET CARE AND HANDLING, OVER POPULATION, AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A NO-KILL POLICY. ONCE ACCEPTED INTO SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS, INC., NO ANIMAL WILL BE EUTHANIZED UNLESS INCURABLY ILL OR DANGEROUS. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE, BOARDING, AND TRAINING UNTIL THE ANIMAL IS ADOPTED INTO A QUALIFIED, LOVING, AND PERMANENT HOME.
    Expenses $46,081 · grants $50

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-N for SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
04-3550699
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$728,545
Income (IRS master file)
$40,666

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$36,245$52,018$728,545XML
990June 2024$37,333$46,172$756,345XML
990June 2023$38,376$51,624$776,480IRS
990June 2022$82,457$47,853$797,368IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: RICHARD CLARK
June 30, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3550699).

Questions about SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS

What is the EIN of SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS is 04-3550699.
Is SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DIANE LIPPOLIS.
Who are the officers and directors of SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SWEETPEA FRIENDS OF RUTLAND ANIMALS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $36,245, expenses of $52,018 and total assets of $728,545 at year end.

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