Nonprofit · EIN 84-5003484
FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $341,332 | $319,388 | $21,944 | $662,765 | $8,819 | $653,946 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $422,238 | $342,615 | $79,623 | $644,513 | $12,511 | $632,002 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $306,108 | $316,178 | -$10,070 | $553,644 | $1,268 | $552,376 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $317,175
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $283
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,022
- Net income from gaming
- $10,943
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $13,953
- Other revenue
- $23,874
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $5,409
- Travel
- $3,033
- Program services (functional)
- $292,508
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,880
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $644,513
- Total assets, end of year
- $662,765
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,819
- Net assets, end of year
- $653,946
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $549,181
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $104,765
- Gross receipts
- $392,668
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle deBock | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Stephanie Halko-Dudley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Robert Heffner | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Valerie Gesting | Finance Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Beth Heffner | Fundraising & Events Director Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Shelby Brooks | Marketing Director Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle deBock | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Stephanie Halko-Dudley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Robert Heffner | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Valerie Gesting | Finance Director Trustee or director | 35 | $0 |
| Beth Heffner | Fundraising & Events Director Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| Shelby Brooks | Marketing Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle deBock | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Carla Borchelt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Robert Heffner | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Valerie Gesting | Finance Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Beth Heffner | Fundraising & Events Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Shelby Brooks | Marketing Director Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Jamie Marino | Communications Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 771625, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107-0063
- In care of
- % TIMI SULLIVAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michelle deBock, PO Box 771625, Lakewood, OH 44107
- Signed the 990
- Michelle deBock, President
- Phone
- (216) 577-7372
Mission
To provide financial assistance for the animals at Cleveland Animal Care and Control, which includes daily enrichment opportunities, medical care and supporting the CITY DOGS adoption and volunteer programs.
Program accomplishments
- More than 2,800 doses of combination heartworm/flea/tick medication were provided to kennel dogs, 11 dogs received heartworm treatment, 173 dogs received medical care, 19 dogs were spayed/neutered, and 24 dogs received training. These actions, along with providing support for the hike and run groups, Kong and other enrichment activities, adoption support such as collars/leashes/harnesses, and other supplies contributed to preparing dogs to enter their forever homes. In addition, our dog transport van traveled over 12,500 miles transferring 121 dogs to rescue partners and 597 dogs to medical appointments.Expenses $292,508 · revenue $317,176
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
- 84-5003484
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $662,765
- Income (IRS master file)
- $392,668
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $341,332 | $319,388 | $662,765 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $422,238 | $342,615 | $644,513 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $306,108 | $316,178 | $553,644 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $291,161 | $206,150 | $570,458 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-5003484).
Questions about FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND is 84-5003484.
- Is FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND 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 CITY DOGS CLEVELAND 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 FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND 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 FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michelle deBock.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CITY DOGS CLEVELAND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $341,332, expenses of $319,388 and total assets of $662,765 at year end.
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