Nonprofit · EIN 45-3647785
BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER
Also known as BUNS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GOLETA, CA 93116
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $157,034 | $136,248 | $20,786 | $127,745 | $200 | $127,545 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $104,092 | $157,685 | -$53,593 | $0 | – | -$53,593 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $81,311 | $133,535 | -$52,224 | $175,151 | $0 | $175,151 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $137,963
- Investment income
- $1,749
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,303
- Other revenue
- $10,019
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $8,075
- Printing, publications and postage
- $441
- Other expenses
- $127,732
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $106,759
- Total assets, end of year
- $127,745
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $200
- Net assets, end of year
- $127,545
- Cash, savings and investments
- $127,745
- Gross receipts
- $157,034
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY SWANN | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 |
| MARLENE ZOELLNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| FLORENCE HU | DIRECTOR AND TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| GINA SUNSERI | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| JEAN SILVA | DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 |
| KENDRA DUNCAN | DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 |
| LORI CRESTFIELD | DIRECTOR | 6 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA PAYNE ELLIOT | DIRECTOR AND BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL KIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STACY SCHUMANN | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY SWANN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MARLENE ZOELLNER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| FLORENCE HU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GINA SUNSERI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN SILVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KENDRA DUNCAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LORI CRESTFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KELSEY MCAULIFFE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL SEYMOUR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| RUSS HELFAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA PAYNE ELLIOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL KIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STACY SCHUMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY SWANN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MARLENE ZOELLNER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| BARBARA PIES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GINA SUNSERI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN SILVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KENDRA DUNCAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LORI CRESTFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| FLORENCE HU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| PHIL SEYMOUR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| RUSS HELFAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA PAYNE ELLIOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLYE KINGSBURY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 193, GOLETA, CA 93116-0193
- In care of
- % FLORENCE HU
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Florence Hu, Treasurer
- Phone
- (805) 683-0521
- Website
- BUNSSB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-3647785 or by the name BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER.
- 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
Provide care for rabbits and guinea pigs at SBCAS. Provide adoption counseling and find adoptive homes. Promoted adoption and humane care for rabbits.
Program accomplishments
- Rehome over 150 previously abandon or owner turn in house rabbits and guinea pigs. This included urgent and ongoing medical treatment, spay, neutering, rehabilitation and adaptation to permanent or foster families.
- expanded our adaptation and public outreach through charity and socialization events
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
- 45-3647785
- 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 (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $127,745
- Income (IRS master file)
- $157,034
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- September 11, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective December 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $157,034 | $136,248 | $127,745 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $104,092 | $157,685 | $0 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $81,311 | $133,535 | $175,151 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 45-3647785).
Questions about BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER
- What is the EIN of BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER is 45-3647785.
- Is BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2011.
- Are donations to BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER 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 BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER 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 BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BUNNIES URGENTLY NEEDING SHELTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $157,034, expenses of $136,248 and total assets of $127,745 at year end.
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