Nonprofit · EIN 26-0569097
HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS
Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89121
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $920,663 | $750,963 | $169,700 | $207,056 | $143,855 | $63,201 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $512,079 | $513,634 | -$1,555 | $134,658 | $241,157 | -$106,499 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $465,357 | $532,019 | -$66,662 | $118,088 | $223,032 | -$104,944 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $695,016
- of which government grants
- $56,760
- Program service revenue
- $222,072
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $3,575
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $124,403
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $133,916
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,646
- Occupancy
- $43,806
- Depreciation
- $2,352
- Program services (functional)
- $716,910
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,980
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,073
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $134,658
- Total assets, end of year
- $207,056
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $143,855
- Net assets, end of year
- $63,201
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $76,812
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $63,201
- Gross receipts
- $920,663
- Employees
- 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANESSA PORTER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $102,438 |
| MARK BRANDENBURG | PRESIDENT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KASEFERA GUNTER | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAYLER BINGHAM | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE BLANKENBURG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLER BINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BRANDENBURG | PRESIDENT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KASAFERA GUNTER | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLER BINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BRANDENBURG | PRESIDENT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KASAFERA GUNTER | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2675 EAST FLAMINGO ROAD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89121-5211
- In care of
- % CAROL FOX
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARK BRANDENBURG, 4433 LOS REYES CT, LAS VEGAS, NV 89121
- Signed the 990
- MARK BRANDENBURG, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (702) 463-9996
- Website
- HOMEWARDBOUNDCATS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LAYTON LAYTON & TOBLER LLP CPAS
Mission
HOMEWARD BOUND IS A NO-KILL ADOPTION CENTER DEDICATED TO SAVING THE LIVES OF HOMELESS CATS IN THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY AND PROVIDING A HUMANE RECOURSE FOR PEOPLE IN DISTRESS WHO ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEIR CATS- OFFERING AN ALTERNATIVE TO TAKING THEM TO A MUNICIPAL SHELTER OR ABANDONING THEM IN THE STREETS. HOMEWARD BOUND WORKS TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION THROUGH ADOPTION, FOSTER, AND HELP DESK SERVICES, TOGETHER WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS. OUR MODERN, FREE-ROAMING ADOPTION CENTER IS DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE THE STRESS EXPERIENCED BY HOMELESS CATS, INCREASE ENRICHMENT, AND MAKE IT EASIER FOR THEM TO FIND LOVING HOMES. HOMEWARD BOUND RESPECTS AND VALUES THE LIFE OF EVERY CAT, AND STRIVES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR VOLUNTEERS, EMPLOYEES, AND VISITORS BY PROVIDING A QUALITY WORKPLACE, UP-TO-DATE HUMANE EDUCATION, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR OUR CATS.
Program accomplishments
- HOMEWARD BOUND IS A NO-KILL ADOPTION CENTER DEDICATED TO SAVING THE LIVES OF HOMELESS CATS IN THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY AND PROVIDING A HUMANE RECOURSE FOR PEOPLE IN DISTRESS WHO ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEIR CATS- OFFERING AN ALTERNATIVE TO TAKING THEM TO A MUNICIPAL SHELTER OR ABANDONING THEM IN THE STREETS. HOMEWARD BOUND WORKS TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION THROUGH ADOPTION, FOSTER, AND HELP DESK SERVICES, TOGETHER WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS. OUR MODERN, FREE-ROAMING ADOPTION CENTER IS DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE THE STRESS EXPERIENCED BY HOMELESS CATS, INCREASE ENRICHMENT, AND MAKE IT EASIER FOR THEM TO FIND LOVING HOMES. HOMEWARD BOUND RESPECTS AND VALUES THE LIFE OF EVERY CAT, AND STRIVES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR VOLUNTEERS, EMPLOYEES, AND VISITORS BY PROVIDING A QUALITY WORKPLACE, UP-TO-DATE HUMANE EDUCATION, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR OUR CATS.Expenses $716,910 · revenue $222,072
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
- 26-0569097
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $207,056
- Income (IRS master file)
- $920,663
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $920,663 | $750,963 | $207,056 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $512,079 | $513,634 | $134,658 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $465,357 | $532,019 | $118,088 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $376,571 | $409,264 | $133,620 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 26-0569097).
Questions about HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS
- What is the EIN of HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS is 26-0569097.
- Is HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS 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 HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS 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 HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS 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 HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARK BRANDENBURG.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,438 (VANESSA PORTER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does HOMEWARD BOUND CAT ADOPTIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $920,663, expenses of $750,963 and total assets of $207,056 at year end.
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