Nonprofit · EIN 81-4432191
HARLEYS DREAM
Tax-exempt · BERTHOUD, CO 80513
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $285,948 | $288,954 | -$3,006 | $102,461 | $22,576 | $79,885 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $245,039 | $233,272 | $11,767 | $85,865 | $2,974 | $82,891 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $306,201 | $344,067 | -$37,866 | $74,515 | $3,391 | $71,124 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $280,805
- Program service revenue
- $4,994
- Investment income
- $149
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $53,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,457
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $92,556
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,022
- Occupancy
- $21,650
- Travel
- $16
- Depreciation
- $2,414
- Program services (functional)
- $237,857
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,264
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,833
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $85,865
- Total assets, end of year
- $102,461
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $22,576
- Net assets, end of year
- $79,885
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,111
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $79,885
- Gross receipts
- $285,948
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 150
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUDI TAYLOR | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 46 | $53,500 |
| ELENA WILLETS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| FRANK OLIVER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KARSPECK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUDI TAYLOR | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 46 | $52,000 |
| ELENA WILLETS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| FRANK OLIVER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KARSPECK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUDI TAYLOR | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 46 | $28,500 |
| ELENA WILLETS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| FRANK OLIVER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KARSPECK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 64, BERTHOUD, CO 80513-0064
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RUDI TAYLOR, PO Box 64, Berthoud, CO 80513
- Signed the 990
- RUDI TAYLOR, Executive Director
- Phone
- (970) 685-9733
- Website
- harleysdream.org
- Return prepared by
- Tandem Advisors
Mission
Harleys Dream was established in 2016 in honor of Harley, a senior one-eyed puppy mill survivor who became the face and voice of the puppy mill dogs, earning the distinction of being the 2015 American Hero Dog for his work. Our mission is to create awareness and educate the public about the cruel commercial dog breeding industry (also known as puppy mills) and to rescue and rehome senior dogs in need.We believe that a grassroots approach by large groups of concerned citizens is the most effective way to bring about change. Our focus is to encourage advocacy by providing the tools necessary to educate children and adults alike.
Program accomplishments
- Public Awareness ProgramThe commercial breeding of dogs (aka puppy mills) is a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States. And, its an industry that most people are completely unaware of. The reality is that dogs are considered livestock in the laws of our federal government and breeding is regulated as agriculture by the US Department of Agriculture. Todays laws for commercial breeding allow a level of care for our canine companions that most people would consider inhumane. Commercial dog breeders focus on maximizing their profits at the expense of the welfare of the dogs. Unsuspecting consumers purchase their puppies through websites and pet stores, unaware of the horrible conditions in which the parent dogs live (and die). Increased consumer consciousness of the reality of this industry will lead to change in the laws and in individual decision-making about pet ownership.Key Campaign InitiativesLarge-Scale Public Awareness Signs from Harley Billboards, Banners, Signage. Impactful awareness campaigns strategically located throughout the country to capture attention, motivate awareness, and eventually drive increased education and change.Social Media Awareness: (Twitter, Instagram, Blog, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube): Social media messaging with more than 200,000 followers driving online awareness.Peaceful Protests/Rallies: Through the staging by Harleys Heroes of peaceful, organized, and educated protests at pet stores that sell puppies, awareness of the issues will be raised. We make available a variety of affordable, compelling, professional, high-quality protest signs.Puppy Mill Awareness Cards: Distributed throughout the world by avid supporters, awareness cards (presented in a business card-size) are impactful, relay the puppy mill facts, and drive individual consumer awareness.Media Awareness: Through interviews and articles, and using Harleys story as inspiration, Harleys Dream spreads awareness about the cruel realities of the puppy mill industry.T-Shirts/Products: A variety of products, when seen in public, will bring attention to the puppy mill issue. This includes t-shirts, car signs, bumper stickers, hats and other merchandise.Dream's Benefit Gala: An annual fundraising event held in Loveland, CO, Celebrating and supporting canine welfare and puppy mill awareness in our northern Colorado communities.Art by Teddy: Our unique campaign called Art by Teddy was designed to spread puppy mill awareness through art, created by a puppy mill survivor named Teddy.Educational ProgramPublic consciousness and awareness about the puppy mill industry demands increased education. We believe that education should be tailored to each demographic. Through one-on-one, group, and targeted educational events, the public will learn the details about the reality of this industry and the link between puppy mills and pet stores/websites. This program provides individual and group education through creative and appropriate educational materials about the puppy mill industry, the pet store connection, and responsible pet ownership decision-making. Increased consumer education about the puppy mill to pet store / website connection will lead to the demand for improved legislation changes and informed individual decision-making about responsible pet ownership.Key Campaign InitiativesEducational Events: Through our Harleys Heroes project, hundreds of individuals across the country provide public education at tabling events, pet expos, and other venues. They are armed with knowledge, educational materials, flyers, brochures, displays, and videos.Presentations: Public appearances and speaking engagements by organization founders and key Harleys Heroes members, provides first-hand accounts which can be obtained only from the hands-on experience of rescuing and caring for puppy mill survivors.Childrens Educational Campaign: The creation and distribution of age-appropriate educational materials for children and schools, using the story of Harley.Print and Display Educational Materials: Key messaging display resources: banners, rack cards, flyers and assorted print materials are available to the public and to Harleys Heroes for educational events.Bookmarks for Change: Puppy mill educational bookmarks are multi-functional and will be provided to libraries, book stores, and schools. Bookmark marketing is a creative way to educate the public in a non-graphic, compelling way.Expenses $129,340 · revenue $4,994
- HARLEYS HOUSE OF DREAMS - When Harley passed away in March of 2016 it was our dream to not only work to end puppy mills, but to also continue helping senior dogs.Senior dogs in need have always tugged at our hearts and the Harleys House of Dreams program enables Harleys Dream to rescue and provide the necessary medical care for these precious little old dogs and eventually find them forever homes. Most were scheduled to be euthanized until we rescued them. You can see follow their journeys by joining our Facebook group, Harleys House of Dreams.As you might imagine, medical care is our largest expense. Old dogs that end up in shelters typically come from backyard breeders, puppy mills or very negligent, uncaring owners. Its not uncommon for a dog to have heart problems, severe dental disease, or structural issues that cause constant pain. We work with an excellent medical team that will do everything necessary to make sure the dog is comfortable and as healthy as possible. The expenses to help one dog varies considerably but it typically ranges from $1,500 to $3,000. With your support we can continue making a difference, thank you!Saving one dog will not save the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.Expenses $108,517
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
- 81-4432191
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $102,461
- Income (IRS master file)
- $285,948
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $285,948 | $288,954 | $102,461 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $245,039 | $233,272 | $85,865 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $306,201 | $344,067 | $74,515 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $448,193 | $433,272 | $111,137 | 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 81-4432191).
Questions about HARLEYS DREAM
- What is the EIN of HARLEYS DREAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HARLEYS DREAM is 81-4432191.
- Is HARLEYS DREAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to HARLEYS DREAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HARLEYS DREAM 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 HARLEYS DREAM 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 HARLEYS DREAM 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 HARLEYS DREAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RUDI TAYLOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of HARLEYS DREAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,500 (RUDI TAYLOR, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does HARLEYS DREAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $285,948, expenses of $288,954 and total assets of $102,461 at year end.
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