Nonprofit · EIN 45-4808363
UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53716
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,857,636 | $1,533,142 | $324,494 | $978,343 | $657,940 | $320,403 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,386,164 | $1,528,732 | -$142,568 | $799,512 | $803,603 | -$4,091 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,201,210 | $1,244,132 | -$42,922 | $661,802 | $523,325 | $138,477 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $857,231
- Program service revenue
- $1,004,599
- Investment income
- $1,024
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$15,460
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,117
- Other revenue
- -$5,218
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $87,610
- Other salaries and wages
- $663,072
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $870,181
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,500
- Occupancy
- $45,606
- Travel
- $15,826
- Depreciation
- $52,926
- Program services (functional)
- $1,282,852
- Management and general (functional)
- $248,402
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,888
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $799,512
- Total assets, end of year
- $978,343
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $657,940
- Net assets, end of year
- $320,403
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $779,870
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $176,900
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $143,503
- Gross receipts
- $1,892,619
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN BRINKMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $68,941 | $18,667 |
| MELISSA BURCHELL-DOGRA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY BUGLASS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TICKNOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE FREMGEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AUTUMN NERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVEN STORM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SIGRID FANALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN TOLER SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALEE CRUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN BRINKMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $64,419 | $16,500 |
| MELISSA BURCHELL-DOGRA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE MCELVAIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN TOLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TICKNOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIA HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WHETSTONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY JAEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIGRID FANALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY BUGLASS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE FREMGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN BRINKMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $61,356 | $12,826 |
| MELISSA BURCHELL-DOGRA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE MCELVAIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN TOLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE TICKNOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIA HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WHETSTONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY JAEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIGRID FANALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2508 S STOUGHTON RD, MADISON, WI 53716-3318
- In care of
- % LAUREN WOJTASIAK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO Box 6181, Monona WI 53716
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LAUREN BRINKMAN, 2508 S STOUGHTON ROAD, MADISON, WI 53716
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Michael Wojtasiak, 1304 MATHYS RD, Monona WI 53716
- Signed the 990
- LAUREN BRINKMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 224-0018
- Website
- www.underdogpetrescue.org
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON BLOCK & CO INC
Mission
UNDERDOG PET RESCUE IS AN ALL-BREED COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE AND AFFORDABLE VETERINARY CLINIC BASED IN MADISON, WISCONSIN. WE BRING MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO HELP SHELTERS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH OUR SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES. OUR MISSION IS TO FIND PERMANENT HOMES FOR ANIMALS IN NEED, AND TO ENRICH LIVES BY STRENGTHENING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ANIMALS AND PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICES AND OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- VET SERVICES PROVIDED TO RESCUE ANIMALS AND PUBLICLY OWNED ANIMALS, WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON HELPING LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND THOSE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.Expenses $962,139 · revenue $767,442
- RESCUE AND ADOPTION SERVICES OF MAINLY CATS AND DOGS. DURING 2025, OUR ORGANIZATION REHOMED APPROXIMATELY 1100 DOMESTICATED ANIMALS FROM HIGH VOLUME SHELTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, WHERE PETS FACE EUTHANASIA WHEN SPACE RUNS OUT.Expenses $320,713 · revenue $237,157
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 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
- 45-4808363
- 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)
- $978,343
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,892,619
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,857,636 | $1,533,142 | $978,343 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,386,164 | $1,528,732 | $799,512 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,201,210 | $1,244,132 | $661,802 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,094,992 | $1,027,533 | $224,017 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Michael Wojtasiak | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 45-4808363).
Questions about UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC
- What is the EIN of UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC is 45-4808363.
- Is UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN 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 UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC 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 UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LAUREN BRINKMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,941 (LAUREN BRINKMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does UNDERDOG PET RESCUE OF WISCONSIN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,857,636, expenses of $1,533,142 and total assets of $978,343 at year end.
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