Nonprofit · EIN 45-4013666
RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND
Tax-exempt · GARNER, NC 27529
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $45,164 | $41,518 | $3,646 | $131,670 | $0 | $131,670 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $46,384 | $65,388 | -$19,004 | $129,285 | $1,616 | $127,669 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $63,549 | $63,830 | -$281 | $147,786 | $1,113 | $146,673 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,259
- Program service revenue
- $16,723
- Investment income
- $6,010
- Other revenue
- $1,172
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $331
- Other expenses
- $41,187
- Program services (functional)
- $37,256
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $129,285
- Total assets, end of year
- $131,670
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $131,670
- Cash, savings and investments
- $131,670
- Gross receipts
- $99,164
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Porter | President | 10 | $0 |
| Karen Carpenter | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Mindie Loebach | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Tammy Butler | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Caleen Wray | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Rachel Weaver Phenix | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Angie Field | Director | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Fortier | President | 0 | $0 |
| Kaitlyn Gradwell | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Tonya Lee | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Carleen Wray | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Angie Field | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Dana Bronen | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Emily Creech | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Rachel Weaver Phenix | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Bronen | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Emily Creech | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Angie Fortier | President | 30 | $0 |
| Kaitlyn Gradwell | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Tonya Lee | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 463, GARNER, NC 27529-0463
- In care of
- % ANGIE FORTIER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Carleen Wray, Treasurer
- Phone
- (919) 424-6391
- Website
- www.ncruff.org
Mission
Rescue Ur Forever Friend (RUFF) improves the quality of life of homeless pets by providing a safe refuge through foster and medical care until their permanent homes are secured. RUFF encourages responsible pet ownership through education, programs and services.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025 RUFF successfully obtained medical care and found forever homes for 65 dogs. Another 15 animals received medical treatment and are waiting for their forever homes. RUFF provided assistance to the community through its community outreach program providing food, supplies and spay/neuter assistance.Expenses $37,256
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
- 45-4013666
- 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)
- $131,670
- Income (IRS master file)
- $99,164
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $45,164 | $41,518 | $131,670 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $46,384 | $65,388 | $129,285 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $63,549 | $63,830 | $147,786 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 45-4013666).
Questions about RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND
- What is the EIN of RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND is 45-4013666.
- Is RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND 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 RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND 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 RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND 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 RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RESCUE UR FOREVER FRIEND have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,164, expenses of $41,518 and total assets of $131,670 at year end.
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