Nonprofit · EIN 55-0848983
STOP THE SUFFERING
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $602,058 | $547,497 | $54,561 | $187,198 | $23,423 | $163,775 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $580,255 | $546,033 | $34,222 | $199,264 | $6,932 | $192,332 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $719,750 | $730,376 | -$10,626 | $194,261 | $22,813 | $171,448 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $305,404
- of which government grants
- $305,404
- Program service revenue
- $276,150
- Investment income
- $10,501
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,000
- Other revenue
- $10,003
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,273
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,742
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $28,996
- Depreciation
- $2,520
- Program services (functional)
- $547,497
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $199,264
- Total assets, end of year
- $187,198
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,423
- Net assets, end of year
- $163,775
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $31,723
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $163,775
- Gross receipts
- $602,058
- Employees
- 1
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNA BUTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ELLE MILLER | BOARD CHAIRP Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KERI COLLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ZACK MARTIN | ASSISTANT VP Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RUTHANN HANLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TARA STULTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNA BUTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ELLE MILLER | ASSISTANT VP Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TEREE HERSHNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KERI COLLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ZACK MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RUTHANN HANLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGOT BLACK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LESLIE WALKER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ELLE MILLER | ASSISTANT VP Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TEREE HERSHNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| HOLLY HODKINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| NICOLE ABRAMCZYK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 452 OVERBROOK DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43214-3127
- In care of
- % LYNNE ARONSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELLE MILLER
- Signed the 990
- JENNA BUTZ, TREASURER
- Return prepared by
- HHH CPA GROUP LLC
Mission
STOP THE SUFFERING EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESCUING AND TRANSPORTING DOGS AND CATS FROM RURAL SHELTERS AND AREAS WITH SIGNIFICANT PET OVERPOPULATION.
Program accomplishments
- STOP THE SUFFERING TRANSPORTS ON A WEEKLY BASIS, THOUSANDS OF DOGS AND CATS FROM RURAL SHELTERS WITH FEW RESOURCES, SITUATED IN OHIO AND SOME IN NEIGHBORING STATES, TO PRE APPROVED RESCUE GROUPS INCLUDING STOP THE SUFFERING.Expenses $483,987
- STOP THE SUFFERING TRANSPORTS ON A WEEKLY BASIS, THOUSANDS OF DOGS AND CATS FROM RURAL SHELTERS WITH FEW RESOURCES, SITUATED IN OHIO AND SOME IN NEIGHBORING STATES, TO PRE APPROVED RESCUE GROUPS INCLUDING STOP THE SUFFERING.Expenses $63,510
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
- 55-0848983
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $187,198
- Income (IRS master file)
- $602,058
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $602,058 | $547,497 | $187,198 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $580,255 | $546,033 | $199,264 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $719,750 | $730,376 | $194,261 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $631,820 | $606,186 | $148,007 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 55-0848983).
Questions about STOP THE SUFFERING
- What is the EIN of STOP THE SUFFERING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STOP THE SUFFERING is 55-0848983.
- Is STOP THE SUFFERING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to STOP THE SUFFERING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STOP THE SUFFERING 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 STOP THE SUFFERING 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 STOP THE SUFFERING 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 STOP THE SUFFERING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELLE MILLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of STOP THE SUFFERING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does STOP THE SUFFERING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $602,058, expenses of $547,497 and total assets of $187,198 at year end.
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