Nonprofit · EIN 27-2141815
KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · MILLTOWN, NJ 08850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $171,184 | $166,329 | $4,855 | $177,786 | $4,386 | $173,400 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $181,370 | $131,729 | $49,641 | $180,618 | $16,448 | $164,170 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $192,364 | $165,687 | $26,677 | $123,862 | $11,683 | $112,179 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $120,931
- Program service revenue
- $33,210
- Investment income
- $3,068
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$11
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,475
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $8,995
- Other revenue
- $1,516
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $36,401
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,445
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $200
- Occupancy
- $27,746
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,460
- Other expenses
- $94,478
- Program services (functional)
- $81,188
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $180,618
- Total assets, end of year
- $177,786
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,386
- Net assets, end of year
- $173,400
- Cash, savings and investments
- $151,293
- Gross receipts
- $181,249
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Arlotta | Executive Director | 30 | $36,401 | $2,785 |
| Krystal Hasard | Executive Director | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Orpilla | Board of Directors, Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Padden | Board of Directors, Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Paddock | Board of Directors, President | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elke Passarge | Board of Directors, Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janie Carroll | Board of Directors, Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Cuttler | Board of Directors, Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Nash | Board of Directors, Member | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krystal Hasard | Executive Director | 25 | $0 |
| Mark Schmidt | Board of Directors, Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Christie Arlotta | Board of Directors, President | 5 | $0 |
| Nancy Stewart | Board of Directors, Member | 2 | $0 |
| Kristin Padden | Board of Directors, Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Paddock | Board of Directors, Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Elke Passarge | Board of Directors, Member | 2 | $0 |
| Janie Carroll | Board of Directors, Member | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krystal Hasard | Executive Director Officer | 25 | $17,800 |
| Anjali Venkat | Adoption Center Manager Officer | 20 | $8,792 |
| Shannon Slivinski | Adoption Center Manager Officer | 20 | $6,786 |
| Tom Daily | Board of Directors, Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Schmidt | Board of Directors, Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christie Arlotta | Board of Directors, President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Gina Loh | Board of Directors, Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Stewart | Board of Directors, Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristin Padden | Board of Directors, Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 39 S MAIN ST, MILLTOWN, NJ 08850-1851
- In care of
- % CHRISTIE ARLOTTA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 242, East Brunswick NJ 08816
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Christie Arlotta, 18 Ericson Ave, Helmetta NJ 08828
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Elke Passarge, President of the Board of Directors
- Phone
- (732) 568-4694
Mission
The mission of the Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society is to provide a safe and peaceful haven for homeless, abandoned or abused animals. We will help decrease the number of cats and dogs being destroyed in kill shelters through the work of our adoption, trap-neuter-return, and education programs.
Program accomplishments
- Cat Rescue and Adoption Services. Intake, Housing, Medical Care, Cleaning, Care, 242 cats adopted. 252 cats rescued from shelters, surrenders, and strays in 2025Expenses $52,744
- Trap-Neuter-Return services for 191 feral cats in the community, including medical care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, etc.,), temporary housing, and wellness careExpenses $21,472
- Sanctuary Program - 2 cats were supported through our sanctuary program, including medical needs. These cats are not considered adoptable and will continue to be supported by the organization.Expenses $1,675
- Outreach Assistance and Education Services. marketing, program materials, assisted animal care (providing medical/food), 1000+ people reached and several local families assisted to keep their pets.Expenses $4,168
- Volunteer Program. Support 150-200 volunteers through 2025, recruitment, events, training, etc.Expenses $1,129
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2141815
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $177,786
- Income (IRS master file)
- $181,249
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $171,184 | $166,329 | $177,786 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $181,370 | $131,729 | $180,618 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $192,364 | $165,687 | $123,862 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Christie Arlotta | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $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 27-2141815).
Questions about KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY is 27-2141815.
- Is KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY 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 KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY 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 KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY 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 KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY?
- The 990-N for 2012 names Christie Arlotta.
- Who are the officers and directors of KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,401 (Christie Arlotta, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does KARMA CAT & ZEN DOG RESCUE SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $171,184, expenses of $166,329 and total assets of $177,786 at year end.
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