Nonprofit · EIN 36-4470790
GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80250
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $391,736 | $393,964 | -$2,228 | $430,642 | $0 | $430,642 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $355,722 | $298,605 | $57,117 | $432,870 | $0 | $432,870 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $229,907
- Program service revenue
- $154,760
- Investment income
- $7,069
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $375,127
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,090
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,747
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $432,870
- Total assets, end of year
- $430,642
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $430,642
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $430,642
- Gross receipts
- $391,736
- Employees
- 0
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Boyton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Megan Perkins | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Christy Cooper | Co Gives Lead Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Tarra Tamura | Social Media Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Christine Blend | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Krista Buchenau | Foster Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Beth Paoli | Home Visits Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Nicole Incorvaia | Intakes Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Rick Saunders | Transports Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Boyton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lisa Rice | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Christy Cooper | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Polo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christine Blend | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Krista Buchenau | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Megan Perkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nicole Incorvaia | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Rick Saunders | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 103130, DENVER, CO 80250-3130
- Signed the 990
- Jeff Boyton, Treasurer
- Phone
- (303) 749-8499
- Return prepared by
- Shafer & Associates PC
Mission
GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE IS A NONPROFIT, CHARITABLE 501(C)(3), ALL VOLUNTEER DOG RESCUE ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO RESCUE, FOSTER, REHABILITATE AND ADOPT ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND UNWANTED GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND MIXES TO PERMANENT HOMES. ALL OF GRFR'S RESCUED DOGS SPEND TIME IN FOSTER HOMES, WHICH ENABLES GRFR VOLUNTEERS TO BETTER ASSESS THE TEMPERAMENT OF EACH DOG FOR SUCCESSFUL MATCHING TO THE APPROPRIATE PERMANENT HOME. GRFR STRIVES TO PLACE THEIR DOGS IN THE APPROPRIATE HOME ENVIRONMENT AND SEVERAL INTERVIEWS ARE HELD BETWEEN THE PROSPECTIVE OWNERS AND GRFR STAFF, WHICH INCLUDES A HOME VISIT PRIOR TO PLACEMENT. AS PART OF OUR RESCUE MISSION, GRFR PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO EACH RESCUED DOG PRIOR TO ADOPTION INTO A PERMANENT HOME: SPAY OR NEUTER, VACCINATIONS, TREATMENT FOR EXISTING ILLNESS, DISEASE, OR INJURIES, AND EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE. MEDICAL COSTS CAN BE EXTRAORDINARY. SINCE 2001 GRFR HAS PLACED OVER 4590 DOGS INTO NEW HOMES. WE PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER 3 TIMES
Program accomplishments
- We brought in 365 dogs this year needing vet care, boarding, grooming and food. This also includes adopted dog reimbursements for medical care and other expenses.Expenses $321,657 · revenue $154,760
- Supplies for dogs, collars, leashes, adoption packets, transport fees and pull fees.Expenses $53,470
- printing of brochures, mailing costs, administrative and office costs
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
- 36-4470790
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $430,642
- Income (IRS master file)
- $391,736
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $391,736 | $393,964 | $430,642 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $355,722 | $298,605 | $432,870 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $273,998 | $213,342 | $375,753 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 36-4470790).
Questions about GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC
- What is the EIN of GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC is 36-4470790.
- Is GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC 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 GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC 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 GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GOLDEN RETRIEVER FREEDOM RESCUE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $391,736, expenses of $393,964 and total assets of $430,642 at year end.
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