NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 88468, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80908-8468

In care of

% NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE

Signed the 990

Sarah Jane Allensworth Thompson, Executive Director

Phone

(719) 683-3334

Return prepared by

Seed Money Consulting LLC

Mission

to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home discarded breeding dogs and to educate the general public about the cruel realities of the commercial dog breeding industry.

Program accomplishments

• DAILY CARE AND SHORT- AND LONG-TERM REHABILITATION. OUR RESCUED DOGS ARE EXERCISED, FED, BATHED AND GROOMED AND THE KENNEL IS KEPT EXTRAORDINARILY CLEAN ON A DAILY BASIS. OUR DOGS RECEIVE DAILY ATTENTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FROM DOZENS OF VOLUNTEERS. EVERY DOG'S PROGRESS IS DOCUMENTED, APPROXIMATELY 80 PERCENT ARE READY TO MOVE ON TO ADOPTIVE HOMES IN UNDER 8-12 WEEKS IN SOME CASES OUR DOGS ARE ADOPTED AS QUICKLY AS 1-2 WEEKS AFTER THEY ARRIVE AT OUR FACILITY. ABOUT 20 PERCENT OF OUR DOGS SUFFER DEEPER PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES FROM THEIR YEARS IN BREEDING FACILITIES. NURTURING THEM OFTEN TAKES MANY MONTHS. WE HAVE A STRUCTURED REHABILITATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES INITIAL EVALUATION, ASSIGNMENT OF REHABILITATION TEAM MEMBERS TO DOGS IN THE PROGRAM AND INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANS THAT INCLUDE REASONABLE GOALS AND DOCUMENTING PROGRESS ON A REGULAR BASIS. ONLY REHABILITATION TEAM MEMBERS HANDLE DOGS IN THE PROGRAM TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE. SOME DOGS NEED WEEKS BEFORE THEY WILL APPROACH AN OUTSTRETCHED HAND OR PERMIT A GENTLE TOUCH. OUR TEAM PERSISTS, ALLOWING OUR DOGS THE TIME NEEDED TO BECOME COMFORTABLE WITH HUMAN INTERACTION. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO THESE DOGS AND OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON SUCCESSFULLY REHABILITATING THEM UNTIL THEY ARE READY TO GO TO A LOVING HOME.
  Expenses $1,074,506
• OUR VETERINARY CARE PROGRAM INCURS OUR HIGHEST EXPENSE AND IS AN AREA OF PRIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION. Our outstanding in-house team consists of a Medical Director and two staff Veterinarians. Together they provide full time care for the dogs five days per week and on weekends as needed. BECAUSE OF THE HORRIFIC CONDITIONS OFTEN SEEN IN THE DOGS WE RESCUE, OUR VETERINARY TEAM MEMBERS ARE EXPERT IN INTRICATE AND EXTENSIVE SURGICAL AND DENTAL PROCEDURES. THEY TAKE IMMACULATE CARE OF OUR DOGS WITH A FOCUS ON PAIN MANAGEMENT AND PREPARING DOGS FOR ADOPTION. EVERY DOG WE TAKE IN IS VACCINATED, HEARTWORM TESTED, SPAYED/NEUTERED, MICROCHIPPED AND DEWORMED. OTHER CONDITIONS DEALT WITH FREQUENTLY INCLUDE: PYOMETRA, INJURED AND INFECTED EYES, EARS SCARRED FROM PROLONGED UNTREATED INFECTIONS, PARASITE INFESTATION, LEG AND FOOT DEFORMITIES, BLINDNESS, DEAFNESS, HERNIAS, MAMMARY TUMORS, OTHER CANCERS, DECAYED AND INFECTED TEETH AND SEVERE GUM DISEASE. WE ALSO WORK WITH SPECIALISTS FOR TREATMENT OF THE MOST SEVERELY ILL AND INJURED DOGS OR THOSE WITH CONDITIONS THAT REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES.
  Expenses $1,009,475
• Our nonprofit dog rescue operates a kennel facility where we provide shelter, care, and rehabilitation for dogs in need. Our dedicated staff ensures that each dog receives the necessary medical attention, socialization, and training to prepare them for adoption into loving homes. We have two locations located in CO and newly established facility in MO.
  Expenses $586,030
• Outreach and Education involves spreading awareness about animal rescue and providing information about the NMDR mission. The goal is to facilitate successful dog adoptions and educating the public about the cruel realities of the commercial dog breading industry. NMDR has a dedicated team available to participate in community events, offsite outreach gatherings and shelter events and tours.
  Expenses $351,984
• Our rescue program is dedicated to rescuing dogs from commercial breeding facilities and providing safe transport back to our facilities. We work tirelessly to rescue dogs from high-risk situations and provide them with proper medical care, socialization, and training. With your support, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of these deserving animals. Team members recieve special training to complete this part of our mission.
  Expenses $218,176
• OUR ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS ARE MANAGED BY PAID STAFF, INCLUDING A MANAGER OF ADOPTION PROGRAMS, FOSTER CARE COORDINATOR AND ADOPTIONS COUNSELOR. AT THE END OF THE YEAR, WE HAD 46 FOSTER CAREGIVERS REGISTERED. EACH CAREGIVER IS THOROUGHLY TRAINED AND CONSTANTLY SUPPORTED. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY FOR A DOG IN FOSTER CARE IS 197 DAYS. THESE DOGS MAY BE HIGHLY FEARFUL AND REQUIRE TIME TO ADJUST TO NORMAL LIVES OR MAY NEED TIME FOR RECOVERY FROM SURGERY OR OTHER VETERINARY PROCEDURES BEFORE BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NMDR PAYS ALL EXPENSES. POTENTIAL ADOPTERS OF OUR DOGS ARE CAREFULLY SCREENED THROUGH A THOROUGH ONLINE APPLICATION THAT INCLUDES QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFESTYLE, EXPECTATIONS, HOME ENVIRONMENT PETS PAST AND PRESENT, FAMILY MEMBERS AND MORE. THIS FIRST STEP HELPS US DETERMINE HOW LIKELY IT IS THAT AN APPLICANT COULD PROVID AN APPROPRIATE HOME FOR A PUPPY MILL SURVIVOR. POTENTIAL ADOPTERS ARE SENT A VIDEO THAT INCLUDES DESCRIPTIONS OF BEHAVIORS THAT ARE COMMON AND SOMETIMES DIFFICULT IN OUR POPULATION OF DOGS. APPLICANTS PARTICIPATE IN A PHONE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS OF FENCED YARDS AND GATES ARE REQUESTED. IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE THEY ARE APPROVED TO ADOPT AND INVITED TO SCHEDULE A MEET AND GREET AT OUR RESCUE FACILITY. OVERCOMING THE BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES OF SOME PUPPY MILL SURVIVORS IS NOT FOR EVERYONE, WHICH IS WHY OUR INTENSIVE ADOPTION PROCESS IS NECESSARY. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT THROUGH OUR VERY BEST EFFORTS, WE ARE SELECTING ONLY THE FINEST PERMANENT HOMES FOR OUR DOGS.
  Expenses $185,912

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.

IRS record

EIN

26-0574783

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)

Recreation and sports (N60)

Assets (IRS master file)

$9,661,871

Income (IRS master file)

$6,021,906

Filing history

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 26-0574783).

Questions about NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE

What is the EIN of NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE is 26-0574783.

Is NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.

Are donations to NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE 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 NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE 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 NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,240 (THERESA STRADER).

How much revenue does NATIONAL MILL DOG RESCUE have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,021,906, expenses of $4,077,829 and total assets of $9,661,871 at year end.

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