Nonprofit · EIN 52-2331060
GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Tax-exempt · CUPERTINO, CA 95015
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $367,813 | $237,552 | $130,261 | $1,161,615 | $214 | $1,161,401 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $405,006 | $224,040 | $180,966 | $1,031,490 | $350 | $1,031,140 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $385,013 | $304,700 | $80,313 | $850,501 | $327 | $850,174 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $316,927
- Membership dues
- $3,365
- Program service revenue
- $16,735
- Investment income
- $17,842
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,179
- Net income from gaming
- $10,915
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,785
- Other revenue
- $16,309
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
- Legal fees
- $5,720
- Depreciation
- $10,190
- Program services (functional)
- $150,146
- Management and general (functional)
- $87,406
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,031,490
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,161,615
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $214
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,161,401
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,832
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,161,401
- Gross receipts
- $407,307
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Marken | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Lani Christianson | President Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Tonya Brilon | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Lee Eisman | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Doug Greene | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Joan Hoover | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lorraine Kainuma | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Terry Mockler | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Hervey | Admin Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Marken | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Lani Christianson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Hervy | Admin Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Tonya Brilon | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Lee Eisman | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Joan Hoover | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Doug Greene | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lorraine Kainuma | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Terry Mockler | Rec Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Marken | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lani Christianson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Hervy | Admin Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Tonya Brilon | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Lee Eisman | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Joan Hoover | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Doug Greene | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Lorraine Kainuma | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Terry Mockler | Rec Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1930, CUPERTINO, CA 95015-1930
- In care of
- % ALAN RHODES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Lani Christianson, PO BOX 1930, CUPERTINO, CA 950151930
- Signed the 990
- Joan Hoover, Treasurer
- Phone
- (866) 728-3473
- Website
- WWW.GSRNC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- McGilloway Ray Brown & Kaufman
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 52-2331060 or by the name GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
- 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
Rescuing german shepherd dogs from life-threatening situations at animal shelters and elsewhere and finding them permanent, loving homes with qualified adopters.
Program accomplishments
- in 2025, we rescued and re-homed 49 german shepherd dogs and another 6 dogs who were returned. Prior to adoption, each dog received a temperment evaluation, was spayed or neutered (if needed), given medical treatment as needed, and received food, training and care in foster homes.Expenses $150,146 · revenue $16,735
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 | 990 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
- 52-2331060
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,161,615
- Income (IRS master file)
- $407,307
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $367,813 | $237,552 | $1,161,615 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $405,006 | $224,040 | $1,031,490 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $385,013 | $304,700 | $850,501 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $412,570 | $508,799 | $770,221 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-2331060).
Questions about GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
- What is the EIN of GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA is 52-2331060.
- Is GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 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 GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 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 GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Lani Christianson.
- Who are the officers and directors of GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $367,813, expenses of $237,552 and total assets of $1,161,615 at year end.
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