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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4729126

DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC

Tax-exempt · LOCKPORT, NY 14095

Financials

$216K$154K2023$124K$135K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$124,053$135,281-$11,228$71,323–$71,323
December 31, 2023990$216,468$153,952$62,516$82,551$0$82,551
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$72,610
Net income from fundraising events
$51,443

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$18,493
Other expenses
$116,788
Program services (functional)
$135,281

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$82,551
Total assets, end of year
$71,323
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$71,323
Cash, savings and investments
$14,009
Land and buildings
$52,098
Gross receipts
$131,446

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Amy BenkoVice President5$0
Tracy CallaraPresident10$0
Nola Cornett SwistakSecretary5$0
Jackie WestDirector2$0
Kevin WestDirector2$0
Lea HerzogDirector2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jackie WestDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Kevin WestDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Amy BenkoVice President
Officer
5$0
Tracy CallaraPresident
Officer
10$0
Nola Cornett SwistakSecretary
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 332, LOCKPORT, NY 14095-0332
In care of
% NA
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
PO Box 332, Lockport NY 14095
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Christopher Niziol, PO Box 332, Lockport NY 14095
Signed the 990-EZ
Tracy Callara, President
Phone
(716) 628-0772
Return prepared by
Kristin Rumbold CPA PC

Mission

Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue is a non profit, 501C3, animal rescue organization that is run by a dedicated group of volunteers.Our mission is to protect the welfare of animals, one life at a time, from unnecessary euthanasia. From high kill shelters to foster homes to caring adoptive families, Diamonds in the Ruff handles every aspect of the rescue process.Our animals are examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and receive necessary medical treatment.Foster homes are used to provide sanctuary and ensure a successful placement.Our goal is to make the adoption process a kind, informative and rewarding experience because we believe that every animal can become a treasured family pet.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Our animals were examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and received necessary medical treatment.Foster homes were used to provide sanctuary and ensure a successful placement.
    Expenses $135,281

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-4729126
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)
$71,323
Income (IRS master file)
$131,446

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$124,053$135,281$71,323XML
990December 2023$216,468$153,952$82,551XML
990December 2022$270,113$290,140$20,035IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Christopher Niziol
December 31, 2014≤ $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 27-4729126).

Questions about DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC

What is the EIN of DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC is 27-4729126.
Is DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC 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 DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC?
The 990-N for 2014 names Christopher Niziol.
Who are the officers and directors of DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF ANIMAL RESCUE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $124,053, expenses of $135,281 and total assets of $71,323 at year end.

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