Nonprofit · EIN 26-0569780
COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS
Also known as CARE
Tax-exempt · ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $436,904 | $330,749 | $106,155 | $604,978 | $0 | $604,978 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $410,818 | $259,575 | $151,243 | $506,966 | $0 | $506,966 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $372,420 | $233,948 | $138,472 | $357,647 | $0 | $357,647 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $423,538
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $13,366
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $66,925
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $307,032
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,717
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $506,966
- Total assets, end of year
- $604,978
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $604,978
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $604,978
- Gross receipts
- $436,904
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Mendelsberg | Program Administrator Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Shannon Heitman | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Mendelsberg | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Mendelsberg | Program Administrator Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Shannon Heitman | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Mendelsberg | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Mendelsberg | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shannon Heitman | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Mendelsberg | Program Administrator Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5276 S HANOVER WAY, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111-6240
- In care of
- % LISA MENDELSBERG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 5276 S Hanover Way, Englewood CO 80111
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Lisa Mendelsberg, 5276 S Hanover Way, Englewood, CO 80111
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Linda Fox, 9808 S Johnson Way, Littleton CO 80127
- Signed the 990
- LISA MENDELSBERG, Program Administrator
- Phone
- (720) 220-9161
- Website
- www.caretransport.org
- Return prepared by
- TopFlight CPA LLC
Mission
Funding transport, vet care (Jakes Fund) and spay & neuter programs in rural & underserved areas. Donate funds for pet food & supplies to needy shelters and rescues, small funds to referred pet owners struggling with financial or health challenges - Help People Keep Their Pets
Program accomplishments
- Spay and Neuter - In 2025, C.A.R.E. helped fund 12,176 companion pet sterilizations (dogs and cat). Clinics are held in areas with high over-population. These areas generally rural, underserved with nearby or affordable vet care. Many clinics are also held on tribal lands in Western United States. We partner with other funders to support these clinics. Since C.A.R.E. started funding spay and neuter services in 2008, 73,546 animals have been fixed through 12/31/2025.Expenses $155,265 · grants $150,000
- Donations to Shelters, Rescues and Colony Cat Feeders: $45,050 in expenses and $40,000 in grants. Donations to help with operating expenses such as vet bills, repairs, pet food, etc. Donations to Help People Keep Their Pets: $21,875 in expenses and $10,000 in grants. Contributions help referred struggling pet owners or support programs helping owners on short-term basis with boarding, acute vet care or pet food.Expenses $66,925 · grants $50,000
- Jakes Fund - C.A.R.E. helps sponsor veterinary care for animals in shelters to get them ready for adoption. Jakes Fund donations defray the cost to rescues and shelters for routine care through emergency medical such as treatment for injuries and conditions. In 2025, 1,009 animals were assisted with donations. Since this program started in 2008, 10,855 animals have been assisted with veterinary donations.Expenses $54,671 · grants $45,000
- Transport: Expenses cover van rental and gas getting animals to locations where they will readily find new homes through rescue placement. In 2025 C.A.R.E. helped fund 186 transports moving 5,287 dogs and 1,070 cats to safety with rescues, shelters and animal sanctuaries.Expenses $30,171 · grants $7,500
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
- 26-0569780
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $604,978
- Income (IRS master file)
- $436,904
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $436,904 | $330,749 | $604,978 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $410,818 | $259,575 | $506,966 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $372,420 | $233,948 | $357,647 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $232,130 | $197,946 | $227,090 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Linda Fox | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $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 26-0569780).
Questions about COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS
- What is the EIN of COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS is 26-0569780.
- Is COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS 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 COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS 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 COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS 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 COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Lisa Mendelsberg.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLORADO ANIMAL RESCUE EXPRESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $436,904, expenses of $330,749 and total assets of $604,978 at year end.
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