Nonprofit · EIN 38-1557622
MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
Tax-exempt · PONTIAC, MI 48342
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,327,731 | $2,631,214 | $696,517 | $14,000,930 | $117,752 | $13,883,178 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,551,634 | $2,360,426 | $191,208 | $12,923,162 | $106,863 | $12,816,299 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $1,985,605 | $1,827,654 | $157,951 | $14,053,154 | $1,143,891 | $12,909,263 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,125,695
- Program service revenue
- $139,335
- Investment income
- $202,524
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $41,083
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$139,823
- Other revenue
- -$139,823
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $122,120
- Other salaries and wages
- $922,706
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,217,638
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $54,564
- Occupancy
- $84,067
- Travel
- $1,747
- Depreciation
- $370,010
- Program services (functional)
- $2,040,603
- Management and general (functional)
- $368,918
- Fundraising (functional)
- $221,693
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,923,162
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,000,930
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $117,752
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,883,178
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,755,470
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,193,005
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,562,641
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,320,537
- Gross unrelated business income
- $46,385
- Gross receipts
- $3,907,321
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 375
- Year formed
- 1953
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AERON M HUMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,175 | $3,945 |
| ROBIN WRIGHT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ISSNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ENGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA FENTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY HEINRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI ASTREIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM WHIPPLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN KLAMERUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI PENNEX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY COX | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLEME AGREE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AERON M HUMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $102,550 | $3,121 |
| ROBIN WRIGHT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ISSNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ENGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA FENTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY HEINRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI ASTREIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM WHIPPLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN KLAMERUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI PENNEX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY COX | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AERON M HUMES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,652 |
| ROBIN WRIGHT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JAMES ISSNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PATRICIA COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| RALPH CAPLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| STEVE ENGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAURA FENTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JENNY HEINRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| JODI ASTREIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| BETH DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KIM WHIPPLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| JANA MCNAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| DANIEL KELLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 790 FEATHERSTONE ST, PONTIAC, MI 48342-1722
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBIN WRIGHT, 790 FEATHERSTONE ST, PONTIAC, MI 48342
- Signed the 990
- ROBIN WRIGHT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (248) 335-9290
- Website
- WWW.MARLEAGUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DOEREN MAYHEW
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE TO DOGS AND CATS THROUGH RESCUE, MEDICAL CARE, SOCIALIZATION AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, SHORT- AND LONG-TERM SANCTUARY, ADOPTION, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- THE MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE (MARL) IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICING OAKLAND COUNTY AND BEYOND SINCE 1953. MARL PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE TO DOGS AND CATS THROUGH RESCUE, MEDICAL CARE, SHORT- AND LONG-TERM SANCTUARY, AND ADOPTION. MARL BELIEVES THAT EVERY ANIMAL DESERVES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE. EACH AND EVERY ANIMAL THAT COMES THROUGH OUR DOOR IS GIVEN UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND REGARD IN THE FORM OF PHYSICAL CARE, SOCIALIZATION, AND THE DAY TO DAY JOYS THAT AN ANIMAL WOULD RECEIVE IN A HOME. APPROXIMATELY 125-175 ANIMALS ARE IN THE CARE OF MARL ON ANY GIVEN DAY; WITH OVER 860 DOGS AND CAT ADOPTIONS ANNUALLY.Expenses $2,040,603 · revenue $139,335
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 | Not 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
- 38-1557622
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,000,930
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,907,321
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,327,731 | $2,631,214 | $14,000,930 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,551,634 | $2,360,426 | $12,923,162 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,120,938 | $2,184,981 | $12,022,295 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,985,605 | $1,827,654 | $14,053,154 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 38-1557622).
Questions about MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
- What is the EIN of MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE is 38-1557622.
- Is MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE 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 MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE 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 MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBIN WRIGHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,175 (AERON M HUMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MICHIGAN ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,327,731, expenses of $2,631,214 and total assets of $14,000,930 at year end.
Other nonprofits in PONTIAC
- HELPLESS ANIMALS LIFE PROJECT INC EIN 82-0844348 · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- TRICOUNTY DOG RESCUE EIN 83-2620170 · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MCLAREN OAKLAND EIN 38-1428164 · last filed 990 for 2025
- OAKLAND INTERGRATED HEALTHCARE NETWORK INC EIN 38-3844634 · last filed 990 for 2025
- OAKLAND LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY EIN 38-1785665 · last filed 990 for 2024
- OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES EIN 38-1358388 · last filed 990 for 2025
- LAKE ORION NURSING CENTER CORPORATION EIN 38-2895426 · last filed 990 for 2025
- GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE EIN 38-6094602 · last filed 990 for 2025