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Nonprofit · EIN 82-4437195

WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MIDLAND, TX 79707

Financials

$521K$373K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$520,562$372,839$147,723$177,266$28,539$148,727
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$489,778
Program service revenue
$30,763
Investment income
$21
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$61,539
Other salaries and wages
$29,519
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$96,051
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$79,274
Travel
$84
Depreciation
$10,354
Program services (functional)
$326,830
Management and general (functional)
$35,647
Fundraising (functional)
$10,362

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$289
Total assets, end of year
$177,266
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,539
Net assets, end of year
$148,727
Land, buildings and equipment
$161,742
Gross receipts
$520,562
Employees
9
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETH MEEKSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
50$23,077
KATLYN WILDERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$20,000
LORI VANHOOZERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$18,462
DEDI ROUNTREEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEE ESTESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RITA COONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SABRINA MULLISONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5106 RAINBOW RD APT A, MIDLAND, TX 79707-5186
In care of
% LAURA BETH MEEKS
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO Box 8709, Midland TX 79708
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LAURA BETH MEEKS, 5106 RAINBOW RD APT A, MIDLAND, TX 79707
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Laura Beth Meeks, 2607 McClintic Street, Midland TX 79705
Signed the 990
LAURA BETH MEEKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(432) 631-6113
Return prepared by
EIDE BAILLY ADVISORY LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES BY ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSE OF ANIMAL HOMELESSNESS THROUGH SPAY/NEUTER, WHILE PROVIDING RESCUE, FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO REDUCING PET OVERPOPULATION, PREVENTING UNNECESSARY EUTHANASIA, PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, AND ENSURING THAT ANIMALS IN NEED RECEIVE COMPASSIONATE CARE AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND LOVING, PERMANENT HOMES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESCUE ANIMALS AND PROVIDE OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES AND SAVE ANIMALS' LIVES THROUGH FOSTER AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $326,830 · revenue $30,763

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
82-4437195
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$177,266
Income (IRS master file)
$520,562

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2024
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$520,562$372,839$177,266XML
990-N for 2020
Officer: Laura Beth Meeks
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Laura Beth Meeks
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 82-4437195).

Questions about WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

What is the EIN of WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY is 82-4437195.
Is WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
Are donations to WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY 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 WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY 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 WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY 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 WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LAURA BETH MEEKS.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $23,077 (BETH MEEKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WEST TEXAS WHISKERS AND TAILS ANIMAL SANCTUARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $520,562, expenses of $372,839 and total assets of $177,266 at year end.

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