Nonprofit · EIN 26-3792479
BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $361,475 | $353,285 | $8,190 | $11,923 | $0 | $11,923 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $321,016 | $335,112 | -$14,096 | $5,376 | $1,643 | $3,733 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $183,728
- Program service revenue
- $177,747
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,393
- Accounting fees
- $2,112
- Travel
- $33
- Program services (functional)
- $327,242
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,043
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,376
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,923
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,923
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,923
- Gross receipts
- $361,475
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lejla Hadzinmuratovic | President Officer | 60 | $0 |
| Valida Carroll | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jane Stonnington | Board Member Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Allison Litton | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shirley Hsu | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jenny Urzua | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Catherine Carr | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Melinda Ratner | Board Member Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Daisy Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Madison Sipes | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Rene McShane | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Helena Awad | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Concetta Halstead | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lejla Hadzinmuratovic | President Officer | 60 | $0 |
| Valida Carroll | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jane Stonnington | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Allison Litton | Advisory Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shirley Hsu | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jenny Urzua | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Catherine Carr | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Melinda Ratner | Board Member Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Daisy Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Madison Sipes | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Rene McShane | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Helena Awad | Board Member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Concetta Halstead | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1110 N VIRGIL AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90029-2016
- In care of
- % LEJLA HADZIMURATOVIC
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 4470 W Sunset Blvd Suite 482, Los Angeles CA 90027
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lejla Hadzinmuratovic, 1110 N Virgil Ave 413, Los Angeles, CA 90029
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Lejla Hadzimuratovic, 4470 W Sunset Blvd Suite 482, Los Angeles CA 90027
- Signed the 990
- Lejla Hadzinmuratovic, President
- Phone
- (310) 498-8600
- Website
- www.bunnyworldfoundaion.org
- Return prepared by
- DK BRIERY CPA PLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-3792479 or by the name BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
BWF is dedicated to combatting animal cruelty, illegal animal sales, exploitation and neglect of all animals through rescue efforts, public education, investigations, legislation, events, and media attention. In addition, BWF works to reduce rabbit overpopulation and establish rabbits as companion animals. BWF also manages a complex Foster & Adoption Program that is constantly growing to accommodate new rescues.
Program accomplishments
- Our top 3 programs include the prevention of animal cruelty and illegal animal sales, the rescue of rabbits and other animals who are suffering in shelters and on the streets, and the reduction of euthanasia rates at shelters. BWF works to reduce rabbit over population and establish rabbits as companion animals that deserve the same individual rights, level of care, and opportunity for longevity as cats and dogs that live as human companions. BWF manages a complex Foster & Adoption Program that requires constant strenthening and expansion to accomodate new rescues and provide intensive care, medication, supplies, and Spay/Neuter funds. BWF has 150 volunteers/fosters and rescues approximately 1000-1500 abandoned & abused domestic rabbits annually. BWF has been honored with a Top-Rated Award for 2023 & 2024 from Great Nonprofits! BWF received recognition from several organizations in CA and has been featured multiple time in various media presentations.Expenses $230,242 · revenue $6,796
- New in 2019 is the Bunny Chateau a new program being offered by us to the adoptors of our rescued bunnies. It provides boarding and grooming services provided by the volunteers of Bunny World and 100% of the proceeds are used to support the other programs offered by Bunny World. This is an extension of the Rescue Effort as these services are crucial for enhancing longevity, health, and thriving lives of the BWF rescued proteges, as well as for the continued eduction on the importance of companion animals in our society.Expenses $97,000 · revenue $170,951
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3792479
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,923
- Income (IRS master file)
- $361,475
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $361,475 | $353,285 | $11,923 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $321,016 | $335,112 | $5,376 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $399,492 | $426,214 | $32,676 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Lejla Hadzimuratovic | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $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 26-3792479).
Questions about BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION is 26-3792479.
- Is BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION 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 BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Lejla Hadzinmuratovic.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BUNNY WORLD FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $361,475, expenses of $353,285 and total assets of $11,923 at year end.
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