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Nonprofit · EIN 88-4421834

BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC

Tax-exempt · BILLERICA, MA 01821

Financials

$42K$29K2023$76K$71K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
January 31, 2025990-EZ$76,461$71,243$5,218$5,218–$5,218
December 31, 2023990-EZ$42,268$28,901$13,367$13,367–$13,367
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,012
Program service revenue
$64,449

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$71,243
Program services (functional)
$66,869

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$5,218
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$5,218
Cash, savings and investments
$5,218
Gross receipts
$76,461

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-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SYDNEY FITZPATRICKPRESIDENT15$0
DESI BROWNDIRECTOR4$0
KATHLEEN CONNORS-CUNIOADOPTION COO4$0
TAMMY BICKNELLADOPTION COO4$0
MELODY PAINEADOPTION COO4$0
JACQUELINE PITZPATRICKTREASURER/CL2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DESI BROWNDIRECTOR15$0
SYDNEY FITZPATRICKPRESIDENT2$0
JACQUELINE FITZPATRICKTREASURER2$0
KATHLEEN TIANOSECRETARY15$0
MELISSA LABONTEDIRECTOR20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
437 BOSTON RD, BILLERICA, MA 01821-2704
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
82 WENDELL AVE STE 100, Pittsfield MA 01201
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Sydney Fitzpatrick, 49 Clarissa Rd, Chelmsford MA 01824
Signed the 990-EZ
SYDNEY FITZPATRICK, PRESIDENT
Phone
(978) 729-6232
Return prepared by
CULLEN MURPHY & CO PC

Mission

BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE TIDES FOR HOMELESS AND AT- RISK DOGS NEAR AND FAR THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH LIKE MINDED PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS. RESCUERS ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AN ANIMAL'S FUTURE. THROUGH OUR FOSTER PROGRAM, BIG WAVE WILL BE A SAFE HAVEN FOR OUR ANIMALS WHILE WE NETWORK THEIR POTENTIAL AND FIND THEIR FUTURE FAMILIES

990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE TIDES FOR HOMELESS AND AT- RISK DOGS NEAR AND FAR THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH LIKE MINDED PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS. RESCUERS ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AN ANIMAL'S FUTURE. THROUGH OUR FOSTER PROGRAM, BIG WAVE WILL BE A SAFE HAVEN FOR OUR ANIMALS WHILE WE NETWORK THEIR POTENTIAL AND FIND THEIR FUTURE FAMILIES
    Expenses $66,869

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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025January 31, 2026June 15, 2026Not on file
2024January 31, 2025June 16, 2025990-EZ on file
2023January 31, 2024June 17, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-EZ for BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC

Due June 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-4421834
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
2023
Accounting year ends
January
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,218
Income (IRS master file)
$76,461

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJanuary 2025$76,461$71,243$5,218XML
990-EZDecember 2023$42,268$28,901$13,367XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Sydney Fitzpatrick
January 31, 2023≤ $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 88-4421834).

Questions about BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC

What is the EIN of BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC is 88-4421834.
Is BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIG WAVE DOG 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 BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending January 31, 2026) is due June 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended January 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names Sydney Fitzpatrick.
Who are the officers and directors of BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BIG WAVE DOG RESCUE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended January 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,461, expenses of $71,243 and total assets of $5,218 at year end.

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