Nonprofit · EIN 23-7267769
PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Tax-exempt · VAN NUYS, CA 91406
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,691,857 | $1,745,605 | -$53,748 | $758,666 | $21,519 | $737,147 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,824,072 | $1,798,862 | $25,210 | $839,674 | $48,779 | $790,895 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,314,312 | $1,565,750 | -$251,438 | $786,725 | $21,040 | $765,685 |
| August 31, 2022 | 990 | $961,833 | $1,460,546 | -$498,713 | $1,024,951 | $7,828 | $1,017,123 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $671,093
- Program service revenue
- $1,020,186
- Investment income
- $18
- Other revenue
- $560
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,069
- Other salaries and wages
- $500,367
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $760,126
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $460
- Occupancy
- $59,203
- Travel
- $1,461
- Depreciation
- $39,066
- Program services (functional)
- $1,028,874
- Management and general (functional)
- $653,532
- Fundraising (functional)
- $63,199
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $839,674
- Total assets, end of year
- $758,666
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,519
- Net assets, end of year
- $737,147
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $557,766
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $737,147
- Gross receipts
- $1,691,857
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 2,877
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE ALLISON WITKIN | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $61,318 |
| VICTORIA GODDARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
| ANN AVRASHOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARK THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| GARY WEISS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE ALLISON WITKIN | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $28,036 |
| VICTORIA GODDARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANN AVRASHOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARK THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| GARY WEISS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE ALLISON WITKIN | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $75,499 |
| VICTORIA GODDARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANN AVRASHOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| MARK THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| GARY WEISS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE ALLISON WITKIN | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $68,265 |
| VICTORIA GODDARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANN AVRASHOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 |
| MARK THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.01 | $0 |
| GARY WEISS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7720 GLORIA AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91406-1819
- In care of
- % LATANYA MONTGOMERY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Suzanne Witkin, 7720 GLORIA AVE, VAN NUYS, CA 91406
- Signed the 990
- Suzanne Witkin, President
- Phone
- (818) 901-0190
- Website
- WWW.PETORPHANS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FRITH-SMITH & ARCHIBALD LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7267769 or by the name PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
IN ADDITION TO RESCUE AND ADOPTION, PET ORPHANS PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION, MEDICAL/FINANCIAL, SPAY/NEUTER, AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE.
Program accomplishments
- RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND ADOPTION: PET ORPHANS RESCUES ABANDON DOGS AND CATS FROM CITY AND COUNTY SHELTERS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. RESCUED ANIMALS RECEIVE MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, VACCINES, RABIES, FLEA, TICK, DEWORMING TREATMENTS, AND MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION INSERTION. IN ADDITION TO MEDICAL REHABILITATION, ANIMALS RECEIVE DAILY CARE AND NUTRITION IN PREPARATION FOR ADOPTION. AVAILABE ANIMALS ARE PLACED ON OUR WEBSITE FOR ADOPTION. PERMANENT AND FOSTER HOMES ARE FOUND THROUGH A CAREFULLY SCREENED ADOPTION PROCESS. PERSPECTIVE ADOPTERS ARE: PRE-SCREENED TO MEET PROPER CRITERIA; COUNSELED EXTENSIVELY; MATCHED WITH AN ANIMAL THAT SUITS THEIR LIFESTYLE; EDUCATED BY A CERTIFIED DOG TRAINER; GIVEN SUPPORT HAND-OUTS; PROVIDED WITH REFERRALS TO VETS AND TRAINERS; AND GIVEN A LIFELONG SUPPORT SYSTEM TO TACKLE ANY CHALLENGES THEY MAY HAVE.Expenses $1,028,874
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7267769
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $758,666
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,691,857
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,691,857 | $1,745,605 | $758,666 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,824,072 | $1,798,862 | $839,674 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,314,312 | $1,565,750 | $786,725 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $961,833 | $1,460,546 | $1,024,951 | XML |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | 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 23-7267769).
Questions about PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- What is the EIN of PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA is 23-7267769.
- Is PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 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 PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Suzanne Witkin.
- Who are the officers and directors of PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,318 (SUZANNE ALLISON WITKIN, PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PET ORPHANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,691,857, expenses of $1,745,605 and total assets of $758,666 at year end.
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