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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1610621

HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER

Tax-exempt · PARK RAPIDS, MN 56470

Financials

$269K$239K2023$346K$246K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$345,671$245,853$99,818$554,863$0$554,863
December 31, 2023990$269,371$238,917$30,454$455,045$0$455,045
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$298,328
Membership dues
$385
Program service revenue
$47,343
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$159,903
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$173,333
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$33,426
Depreciation
$12,216
Program services (functional)
$245,853

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$455,045
Total assets, end of year
$554,863
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$554,863
Land, buildings and equipment
$213,287
Publicly traded securities
$183,711
Net assets without donor restrictions
$554,863
Gross receipts
$345,671
Employees
12
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
MN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Linda MeyerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Shelly MahowaldBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Erin SorumBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lisa RiceBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Sandy HenryChair
Officer
4$0
Mary AhoTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Michele KnoblichVice Chair
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Linda MeyerBoard Member
Officer
0$0
Shelly MahowaldBoard Member
Officer
0$0
Erin SorumBoard Member
Officer
0$0
Sandy HenryChair
Officer
5$0
Lisa RiceBoard Member
Officer
0$0
Gail AhartVice Chair
Officer
2$0
Mary AhoTreasurer
Officer
8$0
Michele KnoblichBoard Member
Officer
0$0
Traci AhartSecretary
Officer
0$0
Casey HildenBoard Member
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 573, PARK RAPIDS, MN 56470-0573
In care of
% MARY AHO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Headwaters Animal Shelter, Box 573, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Signed the 990
Mary Aho, Treasurer
Phone
(218) 237-7100

Mission

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for companion animals. We are dedicated to accomplishing our mission by: Aiding in the return of lost or stolen companion animals to their rightful owners, and securing suitable homes for homeless companion animals; Providing and maintaining programs to reduce companion animal overpopulation and euthanasia; Promoting the growth of education and sentiment favorable to the protection of companion animals; Preventing cruelty to companion animals; Assisting in the enforcement of laws pertaining to companion animals.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Adoption and Surrender fees: We housed, re-united, cared for and re-homed over 200 animals in 2024
    Expenses $52,975 · revenue $46,983
  • Boarding of stray animals that are awaiting pick up by owners
    revenue $360
  • Grant expenses, Snap program Lic & Fees
    Expenses $2,881 · revenue $6,000
  • Fundraising and grant Expenses
    Expenses $9,481 · revenue $318,646
  • Insurance, Legal & Office
    Expenses $5,334
  • MN Sales tax
    Expenses $3,316 · revenue $3,166
  • Payroll & payroll taxes
    Expenses $171,866

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1610621
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$554,863
Income (IRS master file)
$345,671

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$345,671$245,853$554,863XML
990December 2023$269,371$238,917$455,045XML
990December 2022$174,632$199,001$424,591IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 31-1610621).

Questions about HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER

What is the EIN of HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER is 31-1610621.
Is HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HEADWATERS 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 HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER 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 HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER 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 HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Headwaters Animal Shelter.
Who are the officers and directors of HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $345,671, expenses of $245,853 and total assets of $554,863 at year end.

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