Nonprofit · EIN 06-1626182
FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06532
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $58,522 | $13,376 | $45,146 | $322,104 | $0 | $322,104 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $52,042 | $20,103 | $31,939 | $276,958 | $0 | $276,958 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $75,441 | $74,950 | $491 | $245,019 | $0 | $245,019 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,522
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $5,428
- Other expenses
- $7,948
- Program services (functional)
- $7,948
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $276,958
- Total assets, end of year
- $322,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $322,104
- Cash, savings and investments
- $322,104
- Gross receipts
- $58,522
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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH WAN | PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEER | 25 | $0 |
| ELAINE SPINATO | TREASURER, VOLUNTEER | 25 | $0 |
| PATRICIA GRANDJEAN | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, V | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH WAN | PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEER | 25 | $0 |
| RACHAEL HARVEY | VICE PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEER | 5 | $0 |
| ELAINE SPINATO | TREASURER, VOLUNTEER | 25 | $0 |
| PATRICIA GRANDJEAN | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, V | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH WAN | PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEER | 25 | $0 |
| HOLLY BROWN | VICE PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEER | 10 | $0 |
| ELAINE SPINATO | TREASURER, VOLUNTEER | 20 | $0 |
| PATRICIA GRANDJEAN | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, V | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9056, NEW HAVEN, CT 06532-0056
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ELAINE SPINATO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (203) 909-0799
- Website
- WWW.FINDAFRIENDFORLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARTER HAYES ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND PERMANENTLY REHOME STRAY/ABUSED ANIMALS WITHIN THE GREATER NEW HAVEN CT AREA.
Program accomplishments
- FOUNDED IN 1989, THE FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER, INC., (FNHAS) IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING THE ANIMALS AT THE ROBIN I. KROOGMAN NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER FIND RESPONSIBLE, LOVING HOMES. WE INCORPORATED AND BECAME AN OFFICIAL 501(C)(3) CHARITY IN 2001.OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT OUR SHELTER ANIMALS RECEIVE THE MOST COMPASSIONATE CARE POSSIBLE. FURTHER, WE STRIVE TO MAKE OUR SHELTER THE FIRST PLACE THAT GREATER NEW HAVEN AREA RESIDENTS THINK OF WHEN THEY DECIDE TO ADOPT A PET. TO THAT END, WE CONTINUE TO BUILD OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE SHELTER, RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE SHELTER'S SERVICES, AND ABOVE ALL, FIND PERMANENT HOMES FOR OUR ANIMALS.OUR VOLUNTEERS WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE SHELTER STAFF TO PROVIDE THE ANIMALS AND THE PEOPLE OF NEW HAVEN WITH THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE POSSIBLE. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ANIMALS ADOPTED FROM 10/1/24 TO 9/30/25 WAS 47 (37 DOGS AND 10 CATS.)AS PART OF OUR EFFORTS, WE DO THE FOLLOWING:- PAY FOR UNUSUAL MEDICAL CARE THAT THE ANIMALS WOULD NOT ORDINARILY RECEIVE, INCLUDING X-RAYS AND TESTS FOR DISEASES LIKE HEARTWORM AND FELINE LEUKEMIA. THIS YEAR'S MEDICAL EXPENSES TOTALED $4,225.- SPONSOR A FOSTER CARE PROGRAM FOR DOGS AND CATS THAT NEED SPECIAL ATTENTION.- OFFER PERSONAL ASSISTANCE IN CHOOSING A COMPANION ANIMAL TO PEOPLE WHO WANT TO ADOPT FROM THE SHELTER.- WORK WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL RESCUE GROUPS AND LOCAL SHELTERS TO PLACE CATS AND DOGS IN GOOD HOMES.- APPEAR WEEKLY ON WTNH-TV NEWS CHANNEL 8'S POPULAR 'PET OF THE WEEK' SEGMENT.- MAINTAIN TWO WEBSITES, ONE AT WWW.PETFINDER.COM AND WWW.FINDAFRIENDFORLIFE.ORG WHICH GENERATE MANY QUALITY ADOPTIONS.- DEVELOP VIDEOS FOR EACH ADOPTABLE SHELTER ANIMAL.- PUBLISH AMONG FRIENDS, A TWICE-YEARLY NEWSLETTER.- EDUCATE OWNERS ABOUT PET CARE.OUR VOLUNTEERS WORK IN MANY AREAS. SOME DEAL DIRECTLY WITH GROOMING, WALKING, AND SOCIALIZING TO KEEP THEM ACCUSTOMED TO PEOPLE. OTHERS PREFER TO WORK IN FUND-RAISING AND OTHER PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS.ABOUT VOLUNTEERINGTHE FNHAS IS GROWING RAPIDLY! WE SEE A BRIGHT FUTURE, AND WE ARE SURE THAT, WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN BOOST THE SHELTER'S ADOPTION RATE AND, IN THE PROCESS, MAKE THE LIVES OF THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE MORE COMFORTABLE AND STIMULATING. THE VOLUNTEER GROUP EXISTS FOR TWO BASIC REASONS. FIRST, TO HELP OUR SHELTER ANIMALS MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH PEOPLE SO THEY WILL BECOME MORE ADOPTABLE, AND SECOND, TO GIVE PEOPLE LIKE YOU A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. YOU CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN BY BECOMING A VOLUNTEER AND DONATING YOUR TIME TO SERVE IN ANY CAPACITY YOU FIND PERSONALLY REWARDING. THERE ARE SEVERAL SPECIALIZED AREAS OPEN TO MEMBERS, SUCH AS ANIMAL CARE AND SOCIALIZATION, WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, FUND RAISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT, ADOPTION COUNSELING, AND ADVERTISING.Expenses $7,948
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1626182
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $322,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $58,522
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $58,522 | $13,376 | $322,104 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $52,042 | $20,103 | $276,958 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $75,441 | $74,950 | $245,019 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 06-1626182).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER is 06-1626182.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE NEW HAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $58,522, expenses of $13,376 and total assets of $322,104 at year end.
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