Nonprofit · EIN 20-5636843
PUPPY PRODIGIES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SANTEE, CA 92071
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $122 | $1,589 | -$1,467 | $134,143 | – | $134,143 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $125,601 | $71,292 | $54,309 | $135,610 | – | $135,610 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $122
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $1,589
- Program services (functional)
- $75
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $135,610
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,143
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $134,143
- Cash, savings and investments
- $134,143
- Gross receipts
- $122
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERSONS GRIFFITH | President | 20 | $0 |
| STEVE BENNETT | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VOLZ | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| TERRI MCCLIMENT ADAMS | Executive Dir. | 5 | $0 |
| VERNON GILMORE | AGENT | 0 | $0 |
| CINDY CHAVEZ | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| MELISSA COLEMAN | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| RANDY DEXTER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| MARY DICKSON | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| KIM ELLIOTT | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| PATRICK IVISON | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KAYLER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MCALLISTER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERSONS GRIFFITH | President | 20 | $0 |
| STEVE BENNETT | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER VOLZ | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| TERRI MCCLIMENT ADAMS | Executive Dir. | 5 | $0 |
| VERNON GILMORE | AGENT | 0 | $0 |
| CINDY CHAVEZ | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| MELISSA COLEMAN | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| RANDY DEXTER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| MARY DICKSON | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| KIM ELLIOTT | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| PATRICK IVISON | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER KAYLER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MCALLISTER | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9621 E HARTLAND CIR, SANTEE, CA 92071-2647
- In care of
- % JUDY FRIDONO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 306-N West El Norte, Escondido CA 92026
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Judy Fridono, 430 Robin Hill Ln, Escondido CA 92026
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JENNIFER VOLZ, Secretary
- Return prepared by
- Goodsell & Company Inc CPAs
Mission
TO PROVIDE CANINE-ASSISTED SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS KIDS WITHSPECIAL NEEDS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WOUNDED WARRIORS AND VETERANS WITHPTSD THROUGH UNIQUE INITIATIVES UTILIZING SERVICE, THERAPY AND EMOTIONALSUPPORT DOGS TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND EMPOWERMENT.
Program accomplishments
- OUR WAVES OF EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM EMPOWERS AND ENRICHES THE WELL-BEING OFVETERANS AND CIVILLIANS OF ALL ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS, TAKING THEM FROMTHE BATTLEGROUND TO THE PLAYGROUND. WE HELD FOUR EVENTS WHERE 19VETERANS WITH PTSD WERE MATCHED WITH 19 KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOR A DAYOF CANINE-ASSISTED ADOPTIVE SURFING, PADDLING, SWIMMING, PLAYING ANDTHERAPY. THESE ACTIVITIES ENABLED THE VETERANS TO CONTINUE THEIR LIFE OFSERVICE, AND FIND NEW PURPOSE BY ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE WHILEMENTORING AND INSPIRING FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE GOAL WAS TO CONNECT DIVERSEPOPULATIONS THROUGH THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE, BRINGING THEM TOGETHER FORTHEIR GREATER GOOD AND THE GREATER GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY. THERE ARE SEVERALCOMPONENTS TO THIS PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:CANINE-ASSISTED SWIMMING FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS WASLAUNCHED IN 2017 BECAUSE ONE OF OUR SERVICE DOGS IN TRAINING DISPLAYED ANINSTINCT FOR ASSISTING KIDS IN THE WATER. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO HELP KIDSLEARN ABOUT WATER SAFETY AND HOW TO SWIM, WHICH WILL ULTIMATELY SAVELIVES. DROWNING, ALTHOUGH PREVENTABLE, IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FORCHILDREN AGES ONE TO FOUR, AND THE THIRD LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CHILDREN19 AND UNDER. HOWEVER, THE DANGER OF DROWNING IS MUCH HIGHER FOR CHILDRENWITH SPECIAL NEEDS. IN FACT, DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FORKIDS WITH AUTISM. WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE FREE CANINE-ASSISTED SWIMMINGLESSONS TO 21 KIDS WITH AUTISM IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE THE HIGH INCIDENCE OFDROWNING.WE DEVELOPED A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SAN DIEGO AUTISM SOCIETY WHO HAS A TWOYEAR BACK-LOG OF PARENTS WANTING THEIR KIDS TO TAKE SWIM LESSONS. WE AREPROVIDING AN OUTLET TO MINIMIZE THE WAIT LIST.WE BEGAN COMMUNICATION WITH CAMP PENDLETON MARINE BASE IN AN EFFORT TOPROVIDE OUR PROGRAM TO THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES AT NO CHARGE.WE AFFORDED SUPPORT TO 14 OTHER CIVILIAN AND MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS BYPROVIDING OUR DOGS TO PARTICIPATE AND/OR INTERACT WITH THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS,DISABLED OR VETERAN PARTICIPANTS. WE SERVED MORE THAN 64 INDIVIDUALS WITHSPECIAL NEEDS, DISABILITIES OR PTSD THROUGH OUR OWN PROGRAM AND HUNDREDSMORE THROUGH OUTREACH.Expenses $75
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-5636843
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $134,143
- Income (IRS master file)
- $122
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- February 22, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Judy Fridono | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about PUPPY PRODIGIES
- What is the EIN of PUPPY PRODIGIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUPPY PRODIGIES is 20-5636843.
- Is PUPPY PRODIGIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2012.
- Are donations to PUPPY PRODIGIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUPPY PRODIGIES file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of PUPPY PRODIGIES 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 PUPPY PRODIGIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PUPPY PRODIGIES?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Judy Fridono.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUPPY PRODIGIES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PUPPY PRODIGIES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $122, expenses of $1,589 and total assets of $134,143 at year end.
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