Nonprofit · EIN 56-2015074
SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $35,041 | $34,523 | $518 | $96,184 | $0 | $96,184 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $30,563 | $24,307 | $6,256 | $90,741 | $86 | $90,655 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $40,985 | $35,298 | $5,687 | $79,320 | $581 | $78,739 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,435
- Program service revenue
- $285
- Investment income
- $1,288
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $29
- Other revenue
- $33
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,600
- Depreciation
- $305
- Program services (functional)
- $32,219
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,304
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,741
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,184
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $96,184
- Publicly traded securities
- $49,293
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $96,184
- Gross receipts
- $43,012
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1997
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY SHEARS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| STEVE ALLEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD COULL | TREASURER AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| SASHA FRINZL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LLOYD HARWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| LEIGH GAINOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY SHEARS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| STEVE ALLEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD COULL | TREASURER AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| SASHA FRINZL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LLOYD HARWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| LEIGH GAINOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY SHEARS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| STEVE ALLEN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD COULL | TREASURER AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| SASHA FRINZL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LLOYD HARWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| LEIGH GAINOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 97594, RALEIGH, NC 27624-7594
- In care of
- % TAMMY BRUNDAGE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CINDY SHEARS, PO BOX 97594, RALEIGH, NC 27624
- Signed the 990
- CINDY SHEARS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (919) 812-4318
- Website
- WWW.SNOWFLAKERESCUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC
Mission
SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE IS DEDICATED TO RESCUING ANIMALS BY PROVIDING SHELTER, VETERINARY CARE AND PERMANENT ADOPTION. IT EDUCATES AND INCREASES AWARENESS OF PET OVERPOPULATION, RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS.
Program accomplishments
- RESCUE, CARE, AND PLACEMENT OF HOMELESS CATS, KITTENS, DOGS, AND PUPPIES IN HOMES. PETS ARE SPAYED, NEUTERED, GIVEN ROUTINE VACCINATIONS, AND OTHER MEDICAL CARE.Expenses $32,219 · revenue $285
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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
- 56-2015074
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $96,184
- Income (IRS master file)
- $43,012
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $35,041 | $34,523 | $96,184 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $30,563 | $24,307 | $90,741 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $40,985 | $35,298 | $79,320 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $18,948 | $23,790 | $68,324 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 56-2015074).
Questions about SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION is 56-2015074.
- Is SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION 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 SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION 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 SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CINDY SHEARS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SNOWFLAKE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,041, expenses of $34,523 and total assets of $96,184 at year end.
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