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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0810006

LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE

Tax-exempt · RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877

Financials

$90K$134K2023$88K$158K2024$82K$82K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$82,158$82,259-$101$31,624$363,266-$331,642
December 31, 2024990-EZ$87,979$158,084-$70,105$40,895$372,436-$331,541
December 31, 2023990-EZ$90,368$134,496-$44,128$72,011$333,447-$261,436
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$82,158

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$52,352
Occupancy
$2,239
Printing, publications and postage
$10,432
Other expenses
$17,236
Program services (functional)
$82,259

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$40,895
Total assets, end of year
$31,624
Total liabilities, end of year
$363,266
Net assets, end of year
-$331,642
Cash, savings and investments
$30,156
Gross receipts
$82,158

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
Jody Harris SternPresident20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jody Harris SternPresident20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jody Harris SternPresident20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1175, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877-9175
In care of
% JENNIFER A SIMPSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
10SAWMILLHILLRD, RIDGEFIELD CT 068773133
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
JenniferSimpson, 10SawMillHillRoad, Ridgefield CT 068773133
Signed the 990-EZ
Jody Harris Stern, President
Phone
(914) 912-9027
Return prepared by
Kari Hub LLC

Mission

We see beyond the surface. Just as we believe that a person should not be judged by their appearance, we hold that animals should not be judged by their breed or condition. Every creature, regardless of the circumstances, possesses intrinsic worth and beauty. We want people to recognize the unique charm in every animal, especially those who are injured, elderly, or otherwise perceived less than perfect. There are countless animals in need of love and care, and it is our mission to help others see the value in each and every one of them.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Pet Fostering and Adoptions: We found loving foster parents to care for animals rescued from shelters until they were adopted and then we placed the animals in loving homes through adoption.
    Expenses $82,259 · grants $82,158

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, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0810006
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$31,624
Income (IRS master file)
$82,158

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$82,158$82,259$31,624XML
990-EZDecember 2024$87,979$158,084$40,895XML
990-EZDecember 2023$90,368$134,496$72,011XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: JenniferSimpson
December 31, 2016≤ $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 81-0810006).

Questions about LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE

What is the EIN of LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE is 81-0810006.
Is LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE 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 LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE 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 LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE?
The 990-N for 2016 names JenniferSimpson.
Who are the officers and directors of LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LOOKING GLASS ANIMAL RESCUE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $82,158, expenses of $82,259 and total assets of $31,624 at year end.

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