Nonprofit · EIN 87-0921342
GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC
Also known as GOFAR
Tax-exempt · FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,033,151 | $1,072,855 | -$39,704 | $1,605,214 | $975,734 | $629,480 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,394,216 | $781,691 | $612,525 | $713,384 | $44,200 | $669,184 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $591,024 | $592,513 | -$1,489 | $72,800 | $16,141 | $56,659 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $681,368
- Program service revenue
- $339,222
- Investment income
- $1,536
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,025
- Other revenue
- $11,025
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $102,611
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $110,460
- Professional fundraising fees
- $2,722
- Accounting fees
- $560
- Occupancy
- $122,132
- Depreciation
- $35,068
- Program services (functional)
- $1,047,126
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,550
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,179
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $713,384
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,605,214
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $975,734
- Net assets, end of year
- $629,480
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,110,819
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $629,480
- Gross receipts
- $1,051,569
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri-Lee Mercuri | President Officer | 60 | $0 |
| Diana Thies | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dana Bursch | CFO Officer | 60 | $0 |
| Tina Johnson | Co-Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Kim Howard | Co-Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri-Lee Mercuri | President Officer | 60 | $0 |
| Diana Thies | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dana Bursch | CFO Officer | 60 | $0 |
| Melanie Harris | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherri-Lee Mercuri | President Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $0 |
| Diana Thies | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dana Bursch | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Melanie Harris | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13931 SOPHOMORE LN, FORT MYERS, FL 33912-6874
- In care of
- % DANA BURSCH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 10012 Gulf Center Drive STE 5122, Fort Myers FL 33913
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Sherri-Lee Mercuri, 3915 12th St SW, Lehigh Acres FL 33913
- Signed the 990
- DANA BURSCH, CFO
- Phone
- (786) 720-7479
- Website
- www.gofar.dog
- Return prepared by
- Ulloa & Company PA
Mission
GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC was founded by a group of professional women on 4/27/21 who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals who have no voice, no hope, and no GUARDIAN. See Schedule O for additional information.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, our fourth full year of operations, we rescued 895 neglected, abused and/or unwanted animals from an uncertain and likely tragic fate and found homes for 841 animals to give them their much-deserved second chance at true happiness. During this period, we took on many severe medical cases where animals had no chance at any quality of life, or even a life at all, without a rescue determined to find a way to pay for surgeries, hospitalization stays, and rehabilitation. We continue to establish and grow relationships with local veterinarians and spay/neuter clinics, significantly grew our volunteer and donor base and with the addition of instore cat habitats in Petco and PetSupermarker, we expanded our cat rescue and adoption program. Our social media presence on Facebook and Instagram continues to grow and allows us to highlight our mission, our challenges, our accomplishments and most importantly, our animals.Expenses $1,047,126 · revenue $339,222
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
- 87-0921342
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,605,214
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,051,569
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,033,151 | $1,072,855 | $1,605,214 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,394,216 | $781,691 | $713,384 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $591,024 | $592,513 | $72,800 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $393,063 | $363,467 | $52,253 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Sherri-Lee Mercuri | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 87-0921342).
Questions about GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC
- What is the EIN of GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC is 87-0921342.
- Is GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE 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 GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC 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 GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC 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 GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Sherri-Lee Mercuri.
- Who are the officers and directors of GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,033,151, expenses of $1,072,855 and total assets of $1,605,214 at year end.
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