Nonprofit · EIN 27-1352468
DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $82,788 | $76,465 | $6,323 | $186,811 | $1,643 | $185,168 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $111,577 | $106,911 | $4,666 | $175,647 | $503 | $175,144 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $91,728 | $104,385 | -$12,657 | $174,145 | $3,667 | $170,478 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $76,192 | $81,131 | -$4,939 | $190,141 | $6,078 | $184,063 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $66,001
- Program service revenue
- $12,576
- Investment income
- $4,211
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,360
- Other expenses
- $75,105
- Program services (functional)
- $75,367
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $175,647
- Total assets, end of year
- $186,811
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,643
- Net assets, end of year
- $185,168
- Cash, savings and investments
- $186,811
- Gross receipts
- $82,788
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christy Cole | President/ED | 30 | $0 |
| Lisa Futo | Treasurer | 30 | $0 |
| Alyson Teply | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Benjamin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Catherine Jean Meschter | Founder | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTY COLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 |
| LISA FUTO | ASST EXEC DIR, TREASURER | 30 | $0 |
| ALYSON TEPLY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DAN BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE JEAN MESCHTER | FOUNDER | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTY COLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 |
| LISA FUTO | TREASURER | 30 | $0 |
| ALYSON TEPLY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DAN BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE JEAN MESCHTER | FOUNDER | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTY COLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 |
| LISA FUTO | TREASURER | 30 | $0 |
| ALYSON TEPLY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DAN BENJAMIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE JEAN MESCHTER | FOUNDER | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 97425, PHOENIX, AZ 85060-7425
- In care of
- % SIDNEY OLIVER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 2844 E Weldon, Phoenix AZ 85016
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Jane Sidney Oliver, 2844 E Weldon, Phoenix AZ 85016
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Christy Cole, President/ED
- Phone
- (602) 492-8139
- Website
- azdoberescue.org
- Return prepared by
- Janice Moen CPA
Mission
Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue of Arizona (DHDR) is Arizonas oldest 501(c)(3) nonprofit Doberman rescue organization. Founded on January 6, 2009, our mission is (1) to rescue placeable purebred Dobermans in Arizona, evaluate and treat them, and place them in loving forever homes, (2) to act as an educational resource to the community regarding Dobermans, Doberman health, and raising Dobermans, and (3) network Dobermans in need, supporting other organizations that are looking to also find homes for Dobermans.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025 we took in 81 Dobermans and had 64 adoptions. Year over year, we took in 10 fewer puppies, and in 2025 transferred 10 puppies out (variance of 20), which is one of the main reasons for the lower intake and adoption volume. We predicted this possibility in 2024. Our limited number of fosters also impacted our ability to keep up with previous year intake numbers. We continue to see more behavior case requests than ever before; it is a known widespread issue across rescues and behavior professionals.We continue to focus on cross-posting and emphasizing our shift to be a networker and connector. We cross post at least 500 Dobermans each year. We have sent 24 bags of food. We have done 17 spay/neuter or vet visits ($4725.92) for community Dobermans in 2025, and are already off to a strong start in 2026 as well.With a ton of work last year, we re-launched our email marketing/education program and continued it into 2025.We continue to expand our trainer referral list in alignment with our Humane Hierarchy philosophy; it is great to have so many aligned partners to refer people to. We also attended the Aggression in Dogs conference to gain the latest learnings. We launched a partnership with Pet Academy to provide all our adopters with 30 days of free live-trainer text message support. 100% of our adopters are opting-in, and 80% are engaging with the text support.We took all year to revamp our apparel and goods, re-launching with Printful. This allows us more transparency into the products, and higher quality. We have set our profit at 0, with the intention for this to be a brand awareness play, not a revenue stream. Over the summer DHDR was contacted by an overwhelmed owner who had taken on and bred more Dobermans than he could handle, then lost his job. He had 31 Dobermans in his home. The owner loved his dogs dearly, but was overextended. Unlike other headline-catching cases, this owner was highly collaborative with DHDR. Our team conducted behavior and wellness evaluations on all of the Dobermans, documenting photos and each pup's needs in a playbook. With this volume of Dobermans all at once, some with, we had to get creative. DHDR partnered with Arizona Humane Society and Almost There. Between our organizations, over the course of two months, we were able to coordinate solutions that got 28 dogs into rescue.Expenses $75,367
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1352468
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $186,811
- Income (IRS master file)
- $82,788
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $82,788 | $76,465 | $186,811 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $111,577 | $106,911 | $175,647 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $91,728 | $104,385 | $174,145 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $76,192 | $81,131 | $190,141 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Jane Sidney Oliver | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2016 | – | – | – | 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 27-1352468).
Questions about DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ
- What is the EIN of DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ is 27-1352468.
- Is DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ 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 DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ 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 DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Jane Sidney Oliver.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DESERT HARBOR DOBERMAN RESCUE OF AZ have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $82,788, expenses of $76,465 and total assets of $186,811 at year end.
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