Nonprofit · EIN 82-3273822
FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, IN 47203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $73,189 | $164,432 | -$91,243 | $141,970 | $0 | $141,970 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $286,520 | $152,246 | $134,274 | $233,213 | $0 | $233,213 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $73,189
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $120,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $686
- Program services (functional)
- $159,045
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,387
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $233,213
- Total assets, end of year
- $141,970
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $141,970
- Gross receipts
- $73,189
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Evans | President/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Christina Merritt | Treasurer/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Nicohl Birdwell-Goodin | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Colleen Herrick | Director Trustee or director | 24 | $0 |
| Wendy Elwood | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Karen Nissen | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Sandra McNulty | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Evans | President/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Christina Merritt | Treasurer/Director Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Nicohl Birdwell-Goodin | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Colleen Herrick | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Wendy Elwood | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2730 ARNOLD ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47203-1803
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus IN 47201
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Doug Evans, 6052 Chinkapin Drive, Columbus, IN 47201
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Joan-Tupin Crites, 4440 Lowell Road, Columbus IN 47201
- Signed the 990
- Doug Evans, Tax return preparer
- Phone
- (812) 371-5933
- Website
- www.friendsofcacs.org
Mission
To support funding Columbus Animal Care Services in Indiana
Program accomplishments
- Funding for the Columbus Animal Care Services' Adoption Medical Fund. Every other year, the majority of the funding comes from the CATalina fundraiser, but not in 2024.Expenses $126,876 · grants $120,000 · revenue $34,553
- Funding for Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services PetFix low-cost community spay/neuter program. The Moonlight Loop annual fundraiser, a night bike ride, is the primary source of funding..Expenses $12,485 · revenue $24,985
- Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services oversees a community pet food bank called Furry Friends Food Bank. It is primarily funded by flower sales in the Spring and in the Fall.Expenses $2,177 · revenue $3,327
- Cat transports to East CoastExpenses $6,449
- Special medical funding (Nala/Ginger) to be used in communityExpenses $8,340 · revenue $10,324
- Expense of analysis for new shelterExpenses $2,718
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 | Not 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
- 82-3273822
- 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)
- Animal-related (D11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $141,970
- Income (IRS master file)
- $73,189
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $73,189 | $164,432 | $141,970 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $286,520 | $152,246 | $233,213 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Joan-Tupin Crites | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Joan Tupin-Crites | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 82-3273822).
Questions about FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES INC is 82-3273822.
- Is FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 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 COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 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 COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 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 COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Doug Evans.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 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 COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $73,189, expenses of $164,432 and total assets of $141,970 at year end.
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