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Nonprofit · EIN 41-2078176

WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC

Also known as WESTSIDE GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE LA

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90007

Financials

$2.3M$2M2023$2.2M$2.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,243,024$2,174,811$68,213$5,263,061$59,967$5,203,094
December 31, 2023990$2,322,191$1,958,602$363,589$5,149,623$14,742$5,134,881
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,895,971
Program service revenue
$191,890
Investment income
$155,163
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,146,307
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,193,613
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$29,628
Program services (functional)
$1,872,362
Management and general (functional)
$302,449

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,149,623
Total assets, end of year
$5,263,061
Total liabilities, end of year
$59,967
Net assets, end of year
$5,203,094
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,195,281
Gross receipts
$2,243,024
Employees
40
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBIN JAMPOLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
65$0
ROBERT CHESLOWSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ALAN JAMPOLCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
15$0
BILL ROSENTHALTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SUSAN SHAHODABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
56$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBIN JAMPOLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
65$0
ROBERT CHESLOWSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ALAN JAMPOLCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
15$0
KAREN BARNESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
14$0
BILL ROSENTHALTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
SUSAN SHAHODABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
56$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3016 S HILL ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007-3823
Signed the 990
ROBIN JAMPOL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(310) 838-6694
Return prepared by
HELLIE HOFFER & COMPANY LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 41-2078176 or by the name WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

WGSR RESCUES GERMAN SHEPHERDS AND SHEPHERD MIXES FROM HIGH-KILL SHELTERS AND OWNER SURRENDERS AND GIVES THEM A PATHWAY TO QUALIFIED LOVING HOMES BY PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE (INCLUDING SPAY AND NEUTER), TRAINING, SOCIALIZATION, AND ADOPTION SERVICES. WE ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OUR DOGS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR LIVES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WGSR HAS RESCUED OVER 16,000 DOGS SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 2002. WE CURRENTLY HAVE OVER 100 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS, 22 FULL/PART-TIME STAFF, AND SINCE 2017 HAVE OWNED A 135 DOG CAPACITY KENNEL FACILITY. WGSR SUCCESSFULLY PLACED 619 DOGS IN 2024, AND 603 DOGS IN 2023 IN RESPONSIBLE LOVING ADOPTIVE HOMES. WGSR IS FOCUSED ON DOGS IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA (INCLUDING MANY DOGS FROM RURAL AREAS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY) EITHER FROM HIGH-KILL SHELTERS OR OWNER SURRENDERS WHERE THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO HELP THE DOGS RECOVER AND BECOME ADOPTABLE. WE ARE A KNOWN RESOURCE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR SPECIAL NEEDS DOGS WITH SEVERE MEDICAL PROBLEMS AND/OR INJURIES INCLUDING FRACTURES AND BURNS, OFTEN ACCOMPANIED BY MALNUTRITION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS TO NOT DENY A DOG A SECOND CHANCE SIMPLY BECAUSE OF MEDICAL COSTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE SOCIALIZATION AND TRAINING, WHICH IS OFTEN NEEDED TO ENABLE THESE DOGS TO BECOME ADOPTABLE. DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AND OUR APPLICATION ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.SHEPRESCUE.ORG. WE ALSO PLACE DOGS (INCLUDING ALL PUPPIES OR THOSE WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS) IN FOSTER HOMES TO MAXIMIZE OUR CAPACITY AND TO HELP DOGS TRANSITION FROM THE SHELTER ENVIRONMENT TO A HOME. OUR ADOPTION COUNSELORS MATCH SUITABLE DOGS WITH APPROVED APPLICANTS, AND EDUCATE ADOPTERS TO MAXIMIZE SUCCESS OF OUR PLACEMENTS. DOGS ARE VACCINATED, SPAYED/NEUTERED, AND MICROCHIPPED PRIOR TO ADOPTION. WSGR REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR DOGS FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.
    Expenses $1,872,362 · revenue $191,890

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-2078176
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,263,061
Income (IRS master file)
$2,243,024

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,243,024$2,174,811$5,263,061XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$2,322,191$1,958,602$5,149,623XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$3,626,907$1,858,915$4,791,350IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 41-2078176).

Questions about WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC

What is the EIN of WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC is 41-2078176.
Is WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES 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 WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES 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 WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WESTSIDE SHEPHERD RESCUE OF LOS ANGELES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,243,024, expenses of $2,174,811 and total assets of $5,263,061 at year end.

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