Nonprofit · EIN 20-1246949
RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55449
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $155,842 | $194,059 | -$38,217 | $26,761 | $624 | $26,137 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $149,734 | $132,622 | $17,112 | $64,817 | $463 | $64,354 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $361,577 | $401,889 | -$40,312 | $47,242 | $0 | $47,242 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $91,716
- Program service revenue
- $65,834
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,718
- Other revenue
- $10
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,934
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $107,212
- Occupancy
- $311
- Printing, publications and postage
- $908
- Other expenses
- $44,694
- Program services (functional)
- $150,397
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $64,817
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,761
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $624
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,137
- Cash, savings and investments
- $14,302
- Gross receipts
- $157,560
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH GIGLER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 35 | $0 |
| ADRIANE SYLVERS | SECRETARY/GRANT WRITER | 5 | $0 |
| RITA LARSON | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| MEREDITH LATHROP | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH GIGLER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $36,660 |
| ADRIANE SYLVERS | SECRETARY/GRANT WRITER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RITA LARSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MEREDITH LATHROP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ GIGLER | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $36,660 |
| ADRIANE SYLVERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RITA LARSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MEREDITH LATHROP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 490201, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55449-0201
- In care of
- % WANDA HENDRICKS LINDSAY
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ELIZABETH GIGLER, DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (763) 439-1336
- Website
- RPAW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC
Mission
RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL IS A NON-PROFIT, NO-KILL, VOLUNTEER ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATION SERVING THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA. WE ARE DEDICATED TO RESCUING DOGS AND CATS LEFT HOMELESS FOR WHATEVER REASON. ANIMALS IN PUBLIC SHELTERS WHERE THEY ARE AT HIGH RISK OF EUTHANASIA DUE TO PET OVERPOPULATION, ANIMALS GIVEN UP BY THEIR OWNERS BECAUSE OF DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, AND THOSE IN DANGER OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
Program accomplishments
- WE PLACE DOGS AND CATS IN LOVING, RESPONSIBLE, COMMITTED, PERMANENTHOMES, FOLLOWING A COMPREHENSIVE ADOPTION PROCESS WHICH INCLUDES TAKING CONSIDERABLE CARE IN FINDING GOOD MATCHES AND EDUCATING PROSPECTIVE ADOPTERS ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND COSTS OF BRINGING A DOG OR CAT INTO THEIR HOMES AND LIVES. THE ORGANIZATION RESCUED 40 DOGS AND 300 CATS AND PLACED THEM IN GOOD HOMES.Expenses $150,397
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-EZ 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
- 20-1246949
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,761
- Income (IRS master file)
- $157,560
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $155,842 | $194,059 | $26,761 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $149,734 | $132,622 | $64,817 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $361,577 | $401,889 | $47,242 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $395,469 | $360,660 | $87,882 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 20-1246949).
Questions about RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL
- What is the EIN of RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL is 20-1246949.
- Is RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL 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 RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL 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 RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $155,842, expenses of $194,059 and total assets of $26,761 at year end.
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