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Nonprofit · EIN 48-1272724

EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SHINGLE SPGS, CA 95682

Financials

$72K$63K2023$89K$70K2024$88K$81K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$88,214$81,031$7,183$145,920$4,528$141,392
December 31, 2024990-EZ$89,452$69,531$19,921$139,993$5,784$134,209
December 31, 2023990-EZ$72,394$63,014$9,380$114,605$317$114,288
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$80,659
Program service revenue
$7,434
Investment income
$121

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,085
Occupancy
$9,211
Printing, publications and postage
$294
Other expenses
$69,441
Program services (functional)
$70,478

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$139,993
Total assets, end of year
$145,920
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,528
Net assets, end of year
$141,392
Cash, savings and investments
$132,101
Gross receipts
$88,214

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CINDY WILLIAMSPresident50$0
RAY WIEANDVice President25$0
JAMES WIRFELTreasurer30$0
DAVA WIEANDSecretary10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CINDY WILLIAMSPresident50$0
RAY WIEANDVice President25$0
JAMES WIRFELTreasurer30$0
DAVA WIEANDSecretary10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CINDY WILLIAMSPresident50$0
RAY WIEANDVice President25$0
JAMES WIRFELTreasurer30$0
DAVA WIEANDSecretary10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5820 MARYBELLE LN, SHINGLE SPGS, CA 95682-8371
In care of
% LISA WARREN
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
5820 Marybelle Lane, Shingle Springs CA 95682
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Cindy Williams, 5820 Marybelle Lane, Shingle Springs CA 95682
Signed the 990-EZ
JAMES WIRFEL, Treasurer
Phone
(530) 677-6444
Return prepared by
Dietz & Company

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 48-1272724 or by the name EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue provides refuge and makes ready for adoption, unwanted, abused, abandoned, or neglected German Shepherds, or GSD mixes. We educate the public regarding animal welfare and the importance of spaying and neutering. German Shepherds which are unwanted or unable to be adopted by local animal control services are brought to our facility where they are fully vetted, rehabilitated,AND socialized in order to be adopted out to provide excellent companions in their forever home. Our organization reaches out to the public through scout troops, elementary and high school students with a volunteer program, local business and offers a community service program resulting in education on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets and exposure to the needed care of abandonED animals.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE CURRENTLY AVEREAGES PLACING 20 DOGS PER YEAR IN ADOPTIVE FOREVER HOMES. WHEN NEEDED, WE ALSO PLACE A FEW DOGS INTO FOSTER CARE WHICH MOST OF THE TIME RESULTS IN AN ADOPTION. PENDING ADOPTION, MOST OF THE DOGS RESIDE AT THE BOARD MEMBER'S RANCH PRO BONO AND RECEIVE FEEDING, EXCERCISE, TRAINING, SOCIALIZATION AND VETERINARY CARE. WE PROVIDE DOG TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO ADOPT FROM US, ON AND OFF SITE, TWICE A MONTH, AND HAVE EXCELLENT DOG TRAINERS WHO DONATE THEIR TIME TO HELP SPECIFIC BEHAVIORAL ISSUES AND PROVIDE GENERAL BEST PRACTICES FOR NEW DOG OWNERS TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE BOND BETWEEN THE DOGS AND THEIR NEW OWNERS. WE PROVIDED COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THOSE WHO ARE MANDATED BY A COURT OR TO SATISFY HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS. WE RECEIVE OUR DOGS FROM CITY, COUNTY AND SPCA ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEM IN ORDER TO PREVENT NEEDLESS EUTHANASIA.
    Expenses $70,478

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
48-1272724
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)
$145,920
Income (IRS master file)
$88,214

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
November 5, 2012
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2010

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$88,214$81,031$145,920XML
990-EZDecember 2024$89,452$69,531$139,993IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$72,394$63,014$114,605XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Cindy Williams
December 31, 2017≤ $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 48-1272724).

Questions about EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE

What is the EIN of EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE is 48-1272724.
Is EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
Are donations to EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD 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 EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD 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 EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE 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 EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE?
The 990-N for 2017 names Cindy Williams.
Who are the officers and directors of EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EL DORADO COUNTY GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,214, expenses of $81,031 and total assets of $145,920 at year end.

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