Nonprofit · EIN 25-1909712
FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER
Tax-exempt · ELLIJAY, GA 30540
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $51,591 | $55,661 | -$4,070 | $318,724 | $0 | $318,724 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $51,131 | $70,765 | -$19,634 | $318,910 | $0 | $318,910 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $256,055 | $74,453 | $181,602 | $328,049 | $0 | $328,049 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,617
- Program service revenue
- $25,678
- Investment income
- $3,773
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,477
- Other revenue
- -$3,477
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,702
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $850
- Depreciation
- $384
- Program services (functional)
- $52,164
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,497
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $318,910
- Total assets, end of year
- $318,724
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $318,724
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,536
- Publicly traded securities
- $118,515
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $318,724
- Gross receipts
- $61,746
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYLIVA HARRIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| MEG BLANTON-EANES | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK PHILLIPS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYLIVA HARRIS | PRESIDENT Officer | 12 | $0 |
| MEG BLANTON-EANES | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK PHILLIPS | TREASURER Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYLIVA HARRIS | PRESIDENT Officer | 12 | $0 |
| MEG BLANTON-EANES | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK PHILLIPS | TREASURER Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1644, ELLIJAY, GA 30540-0020
- In care of
- % WILLIAM R SMITH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 1644, Ellijay GA 30540
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARK PHILLIPS, 411 GAULTS GULCH RD, TALKING ROCK, GA 30175
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Rebecca Harrell, PO Box 1644, Ellijay GA 30540
- Signed the 990
- MARK PHILLIPS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (706) 635-2166
- Website
- https://www.fogasnow.com/
- Return prepared by
- WELCH WALKER AND ASSOCIATES PC CPA'S
Mission
PURPOSE IS TO BENEFIT THE ANIMAL POPULATION AT GILMER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER BY PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES & NECESSARY ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COUNTY BUDGET. ALSO, PROVIDING LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINATION & VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESIDENTS IN GILMER COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPLIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO GILMER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER0
- MEDICINE, MEDICAL CARE, & SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES PROVIDED TO THOSE ADOPTING ANIMALS FROM ELLIJAY PAWS IN NEED, A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION.Expenses $52,164
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
- 25-1909712
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $318,724
- Income (IRS master file)
- $61,746
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $51,591 | $55,661 | $318,724 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $51,131 | $70,765 | $318,910 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $256,055 | $74,453 | $328,049 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Rebecca Harrell | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: REBECCA HARRELL | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Rebecca Harrell | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 25-1909712).
Questions about FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER is 25-1909712.
- Is FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER 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 FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER 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 FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER 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 FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARK PHILLIPS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF GILMER ANIMAL SHELTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $51,591, expenses of $55,661 and total assets of $318,724 at year end.
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