Nonprofit · EIN 36-4701504
EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY INC
Also known as EARS
Tax-exempt · SALAMANCA, NY 14779
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $355,795 | $301,782 | $54,013 | $379,523 | $0 | $379,523 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $419,354 | $365,506 | $53,848 | $322,646 | $0 | $322,646 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $353,629 | $298,604 | $55,025 | $267,666 | $0 | $267,666 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $222,520
- of which government grants
- $105,212
- Program service revenue
- $96,386
- Investment income
- $1,130
- Net income from fundraising events
- $35,759
- Other revenue
- $35,759
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,030
- Occupancy
- $15,039
- Depreciation
- $10,088
- Program services (functional)
- $300,481
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,301
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $322,646
- Total assets, end of year
- $379,523
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $379,523
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $86,691
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $379,523
- Gross receipts
- $360,125
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY VALENT | PRESIDENT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JUSTINA VANSICKLE | VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TAWNEE BOCHARSKI | TREASURER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| CAROL MCKEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LINDA FREANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA VALENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CIJI RILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RENEE HOAG | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY VALENT | PRESIDENT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JUSTINA VANSICKLE | VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TAWNEE BOCHARSKI | TREASURER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| CAROL MCKEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LINDA FREANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA VALENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CIJI RILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RENEE HOAG | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY VALENT | PRESIDENT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| ANNETTE ULLMAN | VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TAWNEE BOCHARSKI | TREASURER/SECRETARY Officer | 15 | $0 |
| CAROL MCKEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LINDA FREANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA VALENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CIJI RILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2 FANCHER AVE, SALAMANCA, NY 14779-1336
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- COURTNEY VALENT, 2 FANCHER AVE, SALAMANCA, NY 14779
- Signed the 990
- TAWNEE BOCHARSKI, TREASURER
- Phone
- (585) 307-2188
- Return prepared by
- BRIDGES HORNING & CO CPAS PC
Mission
LOCATING HOMES FOR UNWANTED ANIMALS
Program accomplishments
- LOCATION OF NEW HOMES FOR ANIMALS THAT ARE IN ABUSIVE, ENDANGERING OR NEGLECTFUL SITUATIONS, ASSIST OWNERS UNWILLNG TO KEEP THEIR ANIMAL, PROVIDE NECESSARY VETERINARY CARE, PLACEMENT FOR RESCUED ANIMALS.Expenses $300,481 · revenue $96,386
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4701504
- 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)
- $379,523
- Income (IRS master file)
- $360,125
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $355,795 | $301,782 | $379,523 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $419,354 | $365,506 | $322,646 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $353,629 | $298,604 | $267,666 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $319,629 | $223,919 | $210,439 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 36-4701504).
Questions about EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY INC is 36-4701504.
- Is EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY 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 EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY 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 EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY 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 EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names COURTNEY VALENT.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EMPIRE ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $355,795, expenses of $301,782 and total assets of $379,523 at year end.
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