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Nonprofit · EIN 46-4915929

ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423

Financials

$437K$472K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2022990$436,500$471,947-$35,447$80,416$3,516$76,900
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$436,500
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$78,598
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$107,801
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$5,376
Depreciation
$8,273
Program services (functional)
$358,319
Management and general (functional)
$87,596
Fundraising (functional)
$26,032

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$113,178
Total assets, end of year
$80,416
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,516
Net assets, end of year
$76,900
Land, buildings and equipment
$59,775
Net assets without donor restrictions
$76,900
Gross receipts
$436,500
Employees
5
Year formed
2012
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, 2022, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA GITLITZ MDBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
VINCENT SENATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SHEENA GAOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
14456 VENTURA BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423-2607
In care of
% MARC CHING
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
4344 VAN NUYS BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
BARBARA GITLITZ MD, 15111 VENTURA BLVD UNIT 401, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
MARC CHING, 4344 VAN NUYS BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403
Signed the 990
BARBARA GITLITZ MD, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(747) 998-5568
Return prepared by
WERNER & COMPANY INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-4915929 or by the name ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION.

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

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO BE FOCUSED ON RESCUING ABUSED AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY - REHABILITATING THEM AND FINDING THEM THEIR FOREVER HOMES. WE EMBRACE COMPASSION, EDUCATION AND LEGISLATION TO GUIDE HEARTS AND MINDS TOWARD A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ANIMALS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2022

Program accomplishments

  • FOR THE DURATION OF 2020, ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION RESCUED ABUSED AND NEGLECTED DOGS LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, ALL RECEIVING PROPER MEDICAL CARE, TRANSPORT TO OUR FOUNDATION AND REHABILITATION WHILE THEY AWAITED THEIR FOREVER HOMES. WE CONTINUED ALL OF OUR ACTIVE PROGRAMS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND TO TEACH COMPASSION THROUGH ANIMALS; THESE PROGRAMS INCORPORATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO SENIOR CITIZENS; WITH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR AT RISK YOUTH AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS FOR LOCAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. DUE TO COVID-19 OUR PROGRAMS AND GENERAL OPERATIONS, ASIDE FROM LOCAL RESCUE AND SOME INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT WHEN PERMITTED, PAUSED SO WE COULD REMAIN SAFE AND HEALTHY IN THE WORKPLACE. DESPITE BEING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, OUR LOCAL RESCUES CONTINUED AND CONSISTED OF PULLING FROM SHELTERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ABANDONED ANIMALS ON THE STREETS, OWNER SURRENDERS AND ABUSE/NEGLECT SITUATIONS FOUND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA OR THE INTERNET.
    Expenses $358,319

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, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Not on file

At risk of automatic revocation

None of the last three returns is in the IRS public files. The IRS revokes tax-exempt status after three consecutive years without a return. Recent filings can take a few weeks to appear.

IRS record

EIN
46-4915929
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$80,416
Income (IRS master file)
$436,500

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2022$436,500$471,947$80,416XML
990December 2021$782,705$797,975$113,178IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: MARC CHING
December 31, 2014≤ $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 46-4915929).

Questions about ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION is 46-4915929.
Is ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS 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 ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS 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 ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2022.
Who is the principal officer of ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022 names BARBARA GITLITZ MD.
Who are the officers and directors of ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ANIMAL HOPE AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022 it reported revenue of $436,500, expenses of $471,947 and total assets of $80,416 at year end.

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