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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3673677

FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Financials

$190K$162K2023$219K$234K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$218,564$234,145-$15,581$117,393$0$117,393
December 31, 2023990-EZ$189,634$162,175$27,459$132,974$0$132,974
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$222,127
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$3,563
Other revenue
-$3,563

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$4,210
Travel
$1,200
Program services (functional)
$224,361
Management and general (functional)
$9,784

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$132,974
Total assets, end of year
$117,393
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$117,393
Net assets without donor restrictions
$117,393
Gross unrelated business income
-$3,563
Gross receipts
$225,242
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
NC

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alicia CarlucciBoard Chair
Trustee or director
25$0
Karen SimmonsBoard Member
Trustee or director
15$0
Gail Von GontenTreasurer
Trustee or director
25$0
Kristine BerryBoard Member
Trustee or director
15$0
Marcie BelisleBoard Member
Trustee or director
15$0
Rachel PetrankaBoard Member
Trustee or director
15$0
Michelle MoranSecretary
Trustee or director
15$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alicia CarlucciBoard Chair30$0
Karen SimmonsBoard Member20$0
Gail Von GontenSecretary/Treasurer30$0
Kristine BerryBoard Member10$0
Marcie BelisleBoard Member15$0
Rachel PetrankaBoard Member20$0
Michelle MoranBoard Member10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3625 PURNELL RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-9488
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
3204 CANOE BROOK PKWY, RALEIGH NC 27614
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Alicia Carlucci, 6708 Van Haven Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Gail Von Gonten, 3204 CANOE BROOK PKWY, RALEIGH NC 27614
Signed the 990
Gail Von Gonten, Board Treasurer
Phone
(630) 400-3128

Mission

Improve the quality of life for animals and their families in our community and reduce the number of animals surrendered to the animal shelter.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Kitty Clip and Pit Stop. Low cost spay/neuter vouchers for dogs and cats to be redeemed at local clinics. Our goal is to reduce the number of animals brought to the local shelter who might be euthanized. 1508 cats were spay/neutered in 2024. 140 dogs were spay/neutered in 2024.
    Expenses $95,631
  • No Empty Bowl pet food pantry. Started in March 2020 to address the need for pet food help due to the loss of income due to the pandemic. Continued since this is a reason some people surrender their pets to the shelter and our goal is to keep pets in their homes. We provided pet food for 3,268 pets in 2024.
    Expenses $51,161
  • Rescue/Medical sponsorships. Provided to Wake County Animal Center, adopters and rescues to help with costly medical expenses for animals at the center. Without our assistance these animals may be euthanized. 144 animals were sponsored in 2024.
    Expenses $48,946
  • Through Community Outreach we helped 75 pets and their families directly with pet food, pet housing and vet care.
    Expenses $5,720
  • Heal a Heart provides sponsorships for adopted dogs who are heartworm positive to give them a better chance at adoption. 44 dogs were treated with our sponsorship in 2024.
    Expenses $17,903
  • DEGA medical veterinary care in disaster relief area
    Expenses $5,000

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

IRS record

EIN
81-3673677
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$117,393
Income (IRS master file)
$225,242

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$218,564$234,145$117,393XML
990-EZDecember 2023$189,634$162,175$132,974XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Gail Von Gonten
December 31, 2018≤ $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 81-3673677).

Questions about FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC is 81-3673677.
Is FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC 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 WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC 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 FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Alicia Carlucci.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF WAKE COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $218,564, expenses of $234,145 and total assets of $117,393 at year end.

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