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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3463872

DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE

Tax-exempt · WAYNESBORO, VA 22980

Financials

$731K$195K2024$446K$435K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$445,886$434,604$11,282$598,203$1,138$597,065
December 31, 2024990$731,465$194,916$536,549$547,386$3,462$543,924
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$445,397
of which government grants
$157,500
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$489
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$64,231
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$69,321
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,977
Occupancy
$14,971
Travel
$14,319
Depreciation
$3,743
Program services (functional)
$385,917
Management and general (functional)
$38,840
Fundraising (functional)
$9,847

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$547,386
Total assets, end of year
$598,203
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,138
Net assets, end of year
$597,065
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,972
Net assets without donor restrictions
$597,065
Gross receipts
$445,886
Employees
2
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
VA

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
KATE GOODRICHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIMBERLY HAWKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
VIRGINIA STARONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
ROSLYN WILLISVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATE GOODRICHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIMBERLY HAWKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
SHERI LAUBACHOFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
VIRGINIA STARONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
ROSLYN WILLISVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
468 CHERRY AVE, WAYNESBORO, VA 22980-4402
In care of
% KIMBERLY HAWK
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KIMBERLY HAWK, 468 CHERRY AVENUE, WAYNESBORO, VA 22980
Signed the 990
KIMBERLY HAWK, PRESIDENT
Phone
(434) 995-8597
Return prepared by
BOOKKEEPING & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC

Mission

DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE SAVES HUNDREDS OF LIVES EVERY YEAR BY TAKING DOGS OFF CHAINS AND PULLING AT-RISK DOGS FROM SHELTERS. BASED IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA, WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES BY OFFERING SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES, FENCING, INSULATED DOG HOUSES, VET CARE, DOG FOOD, AND SUPPLIES. OUR ADOPTION AND FOSTER PROGRAMS UNITE ANIMALS WITH THEIR FOREVER HOMES. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR HUMANE LEGISLATION AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON ANIMAL WELFARE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, CONTINUES TO BE A VOICE FOR CHAINED, NEGLECTED AND FORGOTTEN DOGS. WE STRIVE TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND FACILITATE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR MAN'S BEST FRIEND.
    Expenses $382,174
  • DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, CONTINUES TO BE A VOICE FOR CHAINED, NEGLECTED AND FORGOTTEN DOGS. WE STRIVE TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND FACILITATE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR MAN'S BEST FRIEND.
    Expenses $3,743

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, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-3463872
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$598,203
Income (IRS master file)
$445,886

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$445,886$434,604$598,203XML
990December 2024$731,465$194,916$547,386XML

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 99-3463872).

Questions about DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE

What is the EIN of DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE is 99-3463872.
Is DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE 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 DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE 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 DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE 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 DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KIMBERLY HAWK.
Who are the officers and directors of DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DOGS DESERVE BETTER BLUE RIDGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $445,886, expenses of $434,604 and total assets of $598,203 at year end.

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