Nonprofit · EIN 52-2439192
SAMMIES FRIENDS
Tax-exempt · GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,883,467 | $2,685,293 | $198,174 | $473,546 | $202,627 | $270,919 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,552,625 | $2,801,658 | -$249,033 | $395,087 | $322,509 | $72,578 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,242,362 | $2,612,212 | -$369,850 | $548,207 | $225,642 | $322,565 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,689,347
- of which government grants
- $1,026,497
- Program service revenue
- $195,382
- Investment income
- $27
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,289
- Other revenue
- -$1,289
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $63,852
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,031,965
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,278,397
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $76,432
- Occupancy
- $286,391
- Travel
- $564
- Depreciation
- $32,629
- Program services (functional)
- $2,466,162
- Management and general (functional)
- $219,131
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $395,087
- Total assets, end of year
- $473,546
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $202,627
- Net assets, end of year
- $270,919
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,193
- Publicly traded securities
- $726
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $198,176
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $72,743
- Gross receipts
- $3,748,587
- Employees
- 43
- Volunteers
- 295
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Cole | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $48,396 |
| Lynn H Hodson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $15,456 |
| Cheryl Berg | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Mills | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stacey Braudrick | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Miranda Leach | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Seary | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Crystal Isaac | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joyce Chan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lois Bianchini | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Olivia Hastert | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Cole | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $115,459 |
| Cheryl Berg | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Mills | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stacey Braudrick | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Miranda Leach | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Seary | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jan Fishler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lacey Elliott | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Cole | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $106,538 |
| Cheryl Berg | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Mills | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stacey Braudrick | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Miranda Leach | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Seary | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jan Fishler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 14647 MCCOURTNEY RD, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95949-7667
- In care of
- % CURTIS ROMANDER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Stacey Braudrick, PO Box 215 185 East Main Street, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
- Signed the 990
- Stacey Braudrick, President
- Phone
- (530) 471-5041
- Return prepared by
- Nicholson & Olson CPAs
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 52-2439192 or by the name SAMMIES FRIENDS.
- 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
To Care for and Re home animals through foster-first placement, enrichment, and timely adoption, powered by dedicated volunteers, community education, and fundraising that sustains our work.
Program accomplishments
- - Operate and manage the Nevada County Animal Shelter under contract to Nevada County. The program services includes sheltering, feeding, adoption services and medical attention to dogs, cats, farm animals and any other stray animals brought to the Shelter. An existing volunteer program assisted the Shelter staff giving the animals daily exercise and socialization services.- Provide funds for the medical care of Shelter animals and disadvantaged animals in Nevada County. - Provide spay/neuter vouchers to low/no income residents of Nevada County. These vouchers can be redeemed at local veterinarians. It is believed that providing these vouchers, many dogs and cats will be altered and thus reduce the number of dogs and cats coming to the Shelter.Expenses $1,820,656
- Operate thrift store to support program.Expenses $645,506
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
- 52-2439192
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $473,546
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,748,587
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,883,467 | $2,685,293 | $473,546 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,552,625 | $2,801,658 | $395,087 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,242,362 | $2,612,212 | $548,207 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,061,942 | $2,250,144 | $805,292 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-2439192).
Questions about SAMMIES FRIENDS
- What is the EIN of SAMMIES FRIENDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAMMIES FRIENDS is 52-2439192.
- Is SAMMIES FRIENDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to SAMMIES FRIENDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAMMIES FRIENDS 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 SAMMIES FRIENDS 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 SAMMIES FRIENDS 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 SAMMIES FRIENDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Stacey Braudrick.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAMMIES FRIENDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,396 (Fran Cole, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SAMMIES FRIENDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,883,467, expenses of $2,685,293 and total assets of $473,546 at year end.
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