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Nonprofit · EIN 39-2266147

FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER

Tax-exempt · RIDGECREST, CA 93555

Financials

$78K$60K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$78,378$59,617$18,761$18,761–$18,761
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$34,842
Membership dues
$60
Program service revenue
$42,275
Investment income
$1
Net income from fundraising events
$1,200

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$45,735
Printing, publications and postage
$1,151
Other expenses
$12,731
Program services (functional)
$58,291

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$18,761
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$18,761
Cash, savings and investments
$18,761
Gross receipts
$78,378

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT WOODPRESIDENT5$0
STEVE CHRISIANVICE PRESIDENT1$0
WENDELINE PANTENSECRETARY1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2124 S DEL ROSA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7651
In care of
% SCOTT WOOD
Signed the 990-EZ
SCOTT WOOD, PRESIDENT
Phone
(619) 665-3961
Return prepared by
PROFESSIONAL TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 39-2266147 or by the name FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO SUPPORT THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER BY PROVIDING COMFORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE ANIMALS HOUSED IN THE SHELTER THROUGH ADOPTIONS, EDUCATION, SPAY/NEUTER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM
    Expenses $45,735
  • COMMUNITY ASSIST FOR PET MEDICAL SERVICES
    Expenses $704
  • IMPROVEMENTS TO RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTERCOST OF SHED TO GROOM DOGS/CATS FOR ADOPTION
    Expenses $11,852

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
39-2266147
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,761
Income (IRS master file)
$78,378

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$78,378$59,617$18,761IRS

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 39-2266147).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER is 39-2266147.
Is FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST 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 RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE RIDGECREST ANIMAL SHELTER have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $78,378, expenses of $59,617 and total assets of $18,761 at year end.

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