Nonprofit · EIN 45-3035418
FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94710
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $80,480 | $96,546 | -$16,066 | $191,970 | $0 | $191,970 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $90,180 | $70,802 | $19,378 | $208,036 | $0 | $208,036 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $68,723 | $80,533 | -$11,810 | $188,658 | $0 | $188,658 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,480
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,815
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $24,084
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,011
- Other expenses
- $55,636
- Program services (functional)
- $77,408
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $208,036
- Total assets, end of year
- $191,970
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $191,970
- Cash, savings and investments
- $185,335
- Gross receipts
- $80,480
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janis Mae Sowder | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| David Groves | President | 1 | $0 |
| Daro Quiring | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janis Mae Sowder | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| David Groves | President | 1 | $0 |
| Daro Quiring | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janis Mae Sowder | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| David Groves | President | 1 | $0 |
| Daro Quiring | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 BOLIVAR DR, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2210
- In care of
- % JENNY MAXWELL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley CA 94710
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Jenny Maxwell, 1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley CA 94710
- Signed the 990-EZ
- David Groves, President
- Phone
- (510) 981-6600
- Website
- www.friendsofbacs.org
- Return prepared by
- Crackerjack Bookkeeping and Consulting Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-3035418 or by the name FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services is a nonprofit organization committed to raising much-needed funds to support critical programs and services at Berkeley's municipal animal shelter, Berkeley Animal Care Services. Friends of BACS secures financial support to help the shelter provide humane, ethical, and compassionate treatment of Berkeley's homeless animals through educational and enrichment programs, adoptions, medical care, equipment, training and other necessities.
Program accomplishments
- Medical care and equipment: Payment for specialized veterinary care for animals.Expenses $5,307
- Kennel supplies and equipment: Provided kennel enrichment supplies, collars, leashes, harnesses, toys, treats, beds, and treat puzzles, and construction of a second play yard for shelter dogs.Expenses $53,579 · grants $15,815
- Adoption and outcomes support: Provide website promotion of animals available for adoption at BACS through the design and maintenance of www.friendsofbacs.org. Provide adoption supply bags to dog and cat adopters. Foster supplies and rescue fees for partners.Expenses $18,522
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3035418
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D112)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $191,970
- Income (IRS master file)
- $80,480
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $80,480 | $96,546 | $191,970 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $90,180 | $70,802 | $208,036 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $68,723 | $80,533 | $188,658 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Jenny Maxwell | June 30, 2015 | ≤ $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 45-3035418).
Questions about FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES is 45-3035418.
- Is FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 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 FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES 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 FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES?
- The 990-N for 2014 names Jenny Maxwell.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BERKELEY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $80,480, expenses of $96,546 and total assets of $191,970 at year end.
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