Nonprofit · EIN 06-1473645
WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC
Tax-exempt · EL LAGO, TX 77586
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $253,501 | $114,213 | $139,288 | $2,595,575 | $11,837 | $2,583,738 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $262,364 | $144,401 | $117,963 | $2,238,587 | $35,375 | $2,203,212 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $448,296 | $74,354 | $373,942 | $1,923,502 | $25,152 | $1,898,350 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $178,706
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $62,315
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,230
- Other revenue
- $12,480
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $92,173
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $107,984
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,691
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,538
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,238,587
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,595,575
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,837
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,583,738
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,829,106
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,207,364
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,376,374
- Gross receipts
- $253,563
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEBE J PINTER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KAY MCGUIRE DVM | VP Health Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| TERESA R BARNES | VP Communications Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARIANNE JACOBS | VP Fundraising Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DONNA HEGSTROM | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| GARY C SACKETT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| JIM MCCAIN | Donor Manager Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| THOMAS BARRIE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NAOMI BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VALERIE A FADOK DVM | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DEAN NELSON CPA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON PLATT | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARY SAHADY CPA ESQ | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANNE SANDERS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVANN WILSON ESQ | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNIE FLYNN | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LORRAINE LENNON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE HOLOWATHY | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEBE J PINTER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KAY MCGUIRE DVM | VP Health Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| TERESA R BARNES | VP Communications Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARIANNE JACOBS | VP Fundraising Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DONNA HEGSTROM | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| GARY C SACKETT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| JIM MCCAIN | Donor Manager Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| THOMAS BARRIE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NAOMI BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY CANTRELL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VALERIE A FADOK DVM | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DEAN NELSON CPA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON PLATT | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARY SAHADY CPA ESQ | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANNE SANDERS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVANN WILSON ESQ | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SUSIE STONE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORRAINE LENNON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT MCCASKILL DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE HOLOWATHY | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEBE J PINTER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KAY MCGUIRE DVM | VP Health Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| TERESA R BARNES | VP Communications Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARIANNE JACOBS | VP Fundraising Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DONNA HEGSTROM | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| GARY C SACKETT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| JIM MCCAIN | Donor Manager Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| THOMAS BARRIE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NAOMI BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY CANTRELL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VALERIE A FADOK DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEAN NELSON CPA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON PLATT | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARY SAHADY CPA ESQ | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANNE SANDERS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVANN WILSON ESQ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSIE STONE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORRAINE LENNON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT MCCASKILL DVM | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE HOLOWATHY | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 428 HEDGECROFT DR, EL LAGO, TX 77586-5830
- In care of
- % GARY C SACKETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Bebe J Pinter, 428 Hedgecroft Drive, Seabrook, TX 77586
- Signed the 990
- GARY C SACKETT, Treasurer
- Phone
- (702) 351-5566
- Website
- www.westiefoundation.org
Mission
Lead, innovate and advance medical research to benefit the health and quality of life of West Highland White Terriers. Develop/communicate to Westie Owners, Breeders,Veterinarians who share our health challenges.
Program accomplishments
- Additional funding for the grant for the study of the potential application of fecal microbiota transplantation in the treatment of canine atopic dermatitis. This is a continuation of the grant that was funded in 2023 at the University of Zurich.Expenses $40,000 · grants $40,000
- Funded the 2nd year for 2 veterninary scholarships at the University of California Davis. This funding is for the 2026-2027 school year and will be provided based on the Foundations criteria to a 1st and 2nd year vet student. UC Davis retains $1,050/student/year admin fee.Expenses $37,100 · grants $37,100
- Funded American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation for 2 Clinical Fellowships in 2025. One was awarded to a clinician in the US and one was awarded to a clinician in Australia via the US Canine Health Foundation.Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
- Canine Health Foundation Grant 3283: Investigating the Immune and Cytoreductive Activities of Gilvetmab in Urothelial Carcinoma.Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
- Establish a new biobanking schema,transition from the existing biobank to a new one;Lability insurance for specimen collection and shipping specimens.Expenses $6,573
- Print and mail the 2025 edition of the Westie Foundation of America, Inc.s newletter Westie Wellness.Expenses $2,800
- Communicate with donors, researchers, veterinarians, and pet owners via Constant Contact, Press Releases and the Website.Expenses $3,165
- Print 100 copies of the newly updated Healthbook for sale to interested persons and organizations.Expenses $3,346
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
- 06-1473645
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,595,575
- Income (IRS master file)
- $253,563
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $253,501 | $114,213 | $2,595,575 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $262,364 | $144,401 | $2,238,587 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $448,296 | $74,354 | $1,923,502 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $157,040 | $62,276 | $1,357,843 | 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 06-1473645).
Questions about WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC
- What is the EIN of WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC is 06-1473645.
- Is WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA 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 WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA 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 WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA 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 WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bebe J Pinter.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WESTIE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $253,501, expenses of $114,213 and total assets of $2,595,575 at year end.
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