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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1800397

DOGS FOR LIFE INC

Tax-exempt · VERO BEACH, FL 32960

Financials

$624K$650K2023$733K$680K2024$854K$655K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOGS FOR LIFE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$853,674$655,099$198,575$1,567,712$26,372$1,541,340
December 31, 2024990$733,302$679,650$53,652$1,382,034$39,269$1,342,765
December 31, 2023990$624,116$649,894-$25,778$1,395,601$106,488$1,289,113
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$734,834
Membership dues
$15,229
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$12,935
Net gain from sales of assets
-$458
Net income from fundraising events
$105,905
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
$1,224
Other revenue
$105,905

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$117,597
Other salaries and wages
$133,848
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$324,326
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$28,097
Program services (functional)
$543,210
Management and general (functional)
$81,075
Fundraising (functional)
$30,814

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,382,034
Total assets, end of year
$1,567,712
Total liabilities, end of year
$26,372
Net assets, end of year
$1,541,340
Land, buildings and equipment
$999,400
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,541,340
Gross receipts
$861,683
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHELLY FERGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$117,596
EDDIE BOATWRIGHTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHELLE DALEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHI G SCHUMANNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDA BARBERIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RICHARD LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
STEVE DEFRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRY TREATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHELLY FERGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$111,145
EDDIE BOATWRIGHTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHELLE DALEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHI G SCHUMANNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDA BARBERIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RICHARD LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
STEVE DEFRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHELLY FERGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$102,644
EDDIE BOATWRIGHTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHELLE DALEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHI G SCHUMANNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDA BARBERIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NANCY KIRCHERERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RICHARD LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
PHILIP TETTLETONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1230 16TH AVE, VERO BEACH, FL 32960-3769
In care of
% SHELLY FERGER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SHELLY FERGER, 490 10TH AVENUE, VERO BEACH, FL 32962
Signed the 990
SHELLY FERGER, SECRETARY
Phone
(772) 567-8969
Return prepared by
OFFUTT BARTON SCHLITT LLC

Mission

THE CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AND DOGS THROUGH TRAINING ASSISTANCE DOGS, PET THERAPY DOGS, AND OWNING AND OPERATING AN OFF-LEASH DOG PARK. THE CORPORATION ALSO ASSISTS WITH ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS AND DOGS OF THE TREASURE COAST OF FLORIDA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE TRAINED DOGS FOR VETERANS SUFFERING FROM SYMPTOMS OF PTSD.
    Expenses $111,870
  • PROVIDE TRAINED SERVICE DOGS FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES.
    Expenses $105,841
  • TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN HOW TO TRAIN SERVICE DOGS.
    Expenses $95,982
  • Expenses $229,517

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1800397
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,567,712
Income (IRS master file)
$861,683

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$853,674$655,099$1,567,712XML
990December 2024$733,302$679,650$1,382,034XML
990December 2023$624,116$649,894$1,395,601XML
990December 2022$835,829$684,553$1,278,183IRS
990December 2021$578,014$533,392$1,126,907IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 31-1800397).

Questions about DOGS FOR LIFE INC

What is the EIN of DOGS FOR LIFE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOGS FOR LIFE INC is 31-1800397.
Is DOGS FOR LIFE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to DOGS FOR LIFE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOGS FOR LIFE 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 DOGS FOR LIFE INC 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 DOGS FOR LIFE INC 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 DOGS FOR LIFE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHELLY FERGER.
Who are the officers and directors of DOGS FOR LIFE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,596 (SHELLY FERGER, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does DOGS FOR LIFE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $853,674, expenses of $655,099 and total assets of $1,567,712 at year end.

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