Nonprofit · EIN 46-1902478
HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $376,228 | $303,895 | $72,333 | $218,882 | $4,983 | $213,899 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $325,134 | $329,775 | -$4,641 | $157,985 | $16,419 | $141,566 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $289,485 | $308,504 | -$19,019 | $146,207 | $0 | $146,207 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $368,280
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,811
- Other revenue
- $5,137
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25
- Accounting fees
- $1,400
- Occupancy
- $7,776
- Travel
- $6
- Program services (functional)
- $275,438
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,796
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,661
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $157,985
- Total assets, end of year
- $218,882
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,983
- Net assets, end of year
- $213,899
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $213,899
- Gross receipts
- $376,228
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE MATTHEWS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 |
| LAUREN CLARKE | INTAKE DIRECTOR/INTERIM VI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| VERONICA PFLUEGER | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| KEITH MAIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| LEIGH IX | SECRETATARY Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| RIANA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE MATTHEWS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 |
| LAUREN CLARKE | INTAKE DIRECTOR/INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| VERONICA PFLUEGER | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| KEITH MAIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| LEIGH IX | SECRETATARY Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE MATTHEWS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 |
| LAUREN CLARKE | INTAKE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| VERONICA PFLUEGER | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| KEITH MAIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| LEIGH IX | SECRETATARY Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| LAUREN CLARKE | INTERIM VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1111 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-3557
- In care of
- % CATHERINE THREADINGHAM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 5008 Miller Drive, Durham NC 27704
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KATE MATTHEWS, 1111 SPRUCE ST, DURHAM, NC 27701
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Catherine Threadingham, 5008 Miller Drive, Durham NC 27704
- Signed the 990
- KATE MATTHEWS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (919) 695-7695
- Website
- www.hopeanimals.org
- Return prepared by
- NEAL BRADSHER & TAYLOR PA
Mission
HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF STRAY AND ABANDONED PETS IN NORTH CAROLINA. WE PROMOTE COMPASSIONATE AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS, REGARDLESS OF BREED OR SPECIES. WE RESCUE THOSE UNLIKELY TO GET OUT OF THE SHELTER SYSTEM ALIVE, AND HAVE A HEART FOR SENIOR DOGS AND THOSE WITH MEDICAL NEEDS. WE ARE AN ALL-VOLUNTEER RESCUE, AND ALL FUNDING GOES BACK TO BENEFIT THE ANIMALS.
Program accomplishments
- SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN FEBRUARY 2013, HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE HAS RESCUED MORE THAN 5,000 AT-RISK DOGS, RESULTING IN 4,937 SUCCESSFUL ADOPTIONS. AS A DOG-ONLY RESCUE, THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO SAVING VULNERABLE DOGS AND PLACING THEM INTO SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES.HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY CARE FOR ALL DOGS IN ITS PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, HEARTWORM TREATMENT, CARDIAC CARE AND SURGERY, DENTAL PROCEDURES, TUMOR REMOVAL, MATERNITY CARE, VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER, PREVENTATIVES, AND ONGOING TREATMENT FOR BOTH ACUTE AND CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS DOGS WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING TRAINING THAT USES HUMANE, EVIDENCE-BASED METHODS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND ADOPTABILITY.IN ADDITION TO ITS RESCUE EFFORTS, HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE OPERATES A PET ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES AND OUT OF SHELTERS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS PET OWNERS WITH ACCESS TO SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, VETERINARY CARE, PET FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND REHOMING SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED.HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE REMAINS DEDICATED TO ITS MISSION OF GIVING DOGS A SECOND CHANCE THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND RESPONSIBLE PLACEMENT, WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING PET OWNERS IN THE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE ANIMAL WELFARE OVERALL.Expenses $275,438 · revenue $5,137
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
- 46-1902478
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $218,882
- Income (IRS master file)
- $376,228
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $376,228 | $303,895 | $218,882 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $325,134 | $329,775 | $157,985 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $289,485 | $308,504 | $146,207 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $239,857 | $202,313 | $165,226 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Catherine Threadingham | 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 46-1902478).
Questions about HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE
- What is the EIN of HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE is 46-1902478.
- Is HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE 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 HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE 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 HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE 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 HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KATE MATTHEWS.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $376,228, expenses of $303,895 and total assets of $218,882 at year end.
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