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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1743911

MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS

Also known as MEOW

Tax-exempt · KIRKLAND, WA 98083

Financials

$1.1M$845K2023$1.5M$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,523,955$1,044,125$479,830$4,172,905$25,649$4,147,256
December 31, 2023990$1,054,053$845,322$208,731$3,689,200$21,774$3,667,426
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,194,098
Program service revenue
$83,508
Investment income
$262,014
Net gain from sales of assets
$138,893
Net income from fundraising events
-$15,665
Other revenue
-$15,665

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$64,000
Other salaries and wages
$316,805
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$425,679
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
-$675
Occupancy
$63,986
Travel
$2,275
Depreciation
$288
Program services (functional)
$985,428
Management and general (functional)
$8,309
Fundraising (functional)
$50,388

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,689,200
Total assets, end of year
$4,172,905
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,649
Net assets, end of year
$4,147,256
Publicly traded securities
$3,506,343
Gross receipts
$2,963,770
Employees
16
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
WA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BONNE VEVEAExecutive Director
Trustee or director
45$64,000
JONI CERVENKAPresident Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
KELLY STARBUCKVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
STEVE HENDRICKSONSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
STEVE HEAPSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BONNE VEVEAExecutive Director
Trustee or director
45$64,000
JONI CERVENKAPresident Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
KELLY STARBUCKVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
STEVE HENDRICKSONSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
STEVE HEAPSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 58, KIRKLAND, WA 98083-0058
In care of
% BONNE VEVEA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Joni Cervenka, PO Box 58, Kirkland, WA 980830058
Signed the 990
BONNE VEVEA, Executive Director
Phone
(425) 822-6369

Mission

Animal rescue and placement, animal welfare education, animal spaying and neutering.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PET ADOPTION. Each year, MEOW rescues and places for adoption between 750 and 1000 animals. While in our care, animals receive any necessary veterinary care, as well as vaccines, deworming, microchipping, and spay/neuter surgery. Dedicated volunteers donate thousands of hours, either at the shelter (working as Adoption Counselors, Kennel Attendants, Buddies, and several other vital positions) or in their homes providing foster care for animals who are too young to be adopted, are recovering from an illness or injury, or need additional socialization. MEOW supports animals who may have little or no chance to be adopted (due to old age and/or medical conditions) with excellent care in Long-Term Foster homes.
    Expenses $918,226 · revenue $83,508
  • EDUCATION. MEOW provides animal welfare and responsible pet ownership information to prospective and new owners as well as to schools and community groups through our outreach events, quarterly newsletter, website, shelter tours, and volunteer contacts.
    Expenses $7,079
  • SPAYING AND NEUTERING. All animals are altered prior to adoption. Additionally, we have two programs which provide spay/neuter services to the public. Our no-cost Public Voucher Program provides vouchers that can be redeemed at our partner clinics for spay/neuter surgery at no cost to the owner. Our Independent Rescuer Support provides affiliated individuals who are doing TNR (trap, neuter, return) with spay/neuter vouchers as well as funding for vaccinations and parasite treatment for owned pets which they encounter. We seek donations to fund the vouchers, but we feel that spay/neuter is such a vital part of our mission that we supplement these programs with funds from our general account as needed.
    Expenses $60,123

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1743911
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,172,905
Income (IRS master file)
$2,963,770

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,523,955$1,044,125$4,172,905IRS
990December 2023$1,054,053$845,322$3,689,200XML
990December 2022$1,601,114$723,065$3,477,474IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 91-1743911).

Questions about MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS

What is the EIN of MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS is 91-1743911.
Is MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS 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 MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS 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 MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS 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 MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Joni Cervenka.
Who are the officers and directors of MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,000 (BONNE VEVEA, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MERCER ISLAND-EASTSIDE ORPHANS AND WAIFS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,523,955, expenses of $1,044,125 and total assets of $4,172,905 at year end.

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