Nonprofit · EIN 58-2080241
HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC
Tax-exempt · ROSWELL, GA 30076
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | 990-EZ | $100,732 | $66,879 | $33,853 | $269,677 | $0 | $269,677 |
| February 28, 2025 | 990-EZ | $84,648 | $60,015 | $24,633 | $235,824 | $0 | $235,824 |
| February 29, 2024 | 990-EZ | $56,569 | $49,731 | $6,838 | $195,757 | $0 | $195,757 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended February 28, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,115
- Membership dues
- $2,900
- Investment income
- $2,694
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $23
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $40,480
- Occupancy
- $2,086
- Other expenses
- $24,313
- Program services (functional)
- $33,130
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $235,824
- Total assets, end of year
- $269,677
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $269,677
- Cash, savings and investments
- $269,677
- Gross receipts
- $100,732
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 February 28, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH HALL | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| DEB ENDRES | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA MARCINAK | NEW PARTNERSHIPS | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN TOWLES | TEAM LEADER LIASON | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE SERAFINA | TECH/WEB | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN LAWRENCE | PARADES & SPECIAL EVENTS | 1 | $0 |
| CASSIE VANDERHART | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| DANIELLE HOPKINS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $0 |
| LINDA ROBINSON | PARADES & SPECIAL EVENTS | 1 | $0 |
| LISA RIBEIRO | ADMIN | 1 | $0 |
| TRISH CARTER | SPECIAL VISITS | 1 | $0 |
| MATT KOCH | VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended February 28, 2025: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH HALL | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA MARCINAK | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEB ENDRES | NEW MEMBER LIASON | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN TOWLES | TEAM LEADER LIASON | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE SERAFINA | TECH/WEB | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN LAWRENCE | PARADES & SPECIAL EVENTS | 1 | $0 |
| CASSIE VANDERHART | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| DANIELLE HOPKINS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $0 |
| LINDA ROBINSON | PARADES & SPECIAL EVENTS | 1 | $0 |
| LISA RIBEIRO | ADMIN | 1 | $0 |
| TRISH CARTER | SPECIAL VISITS | 1 | $0 |
| CARLY WILLIAMS BANNISTER | VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended February 29, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI L GATLAND-LIGHTNER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| BEN DAUGHTERY | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE STAGG | TEAM LEADER TRAINING | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN GRIFFIN | READING PAWS LEAD | 1 | $0 |
| HILLARY MEISTER | WEBMASTER | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN MCDONALD | RISK ASSESSMENT | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE SERAFINA | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| BETTIE STONE | SECRETARY | 0.25 | $0 |
| KATHY FALBERG | ORIENTATION & NEW MEMBER RELATIONS | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 767961, ROSWELL, GA 30076-7961
- In care of
- % CARLA G COURTNEY
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LEAH HALL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (770) 740-8211
- Website
- WWW.HAPPYTAILSPETS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
HAPPY TAILS VOLUNTEERS SHARE THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE OF THEIR PETS WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE NEEDS AT HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, SOCIAL AGENCIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE METRO ATLANTA COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- HAPPY TAILS IS OPERATED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD, COUNSELED BY A VETERINARY ADVISORY BOARD AND SUPPORTED BY AN ADVISORY BOARD OF LOCAL PROFESSIONALS. RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS/PET TEAMS: HAPPY TAILS CONTINUES TO WORK ON EXPANDING OUR MEMBERSHIP OF HUMAN AND COMPANION ANIMAL VOLUNTEER TEAMS IN ORDER TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR PET THERAPY SERVICES. WHILE OUR VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH MEMBERS TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR PET THERAPY SERVICES IN THE GREATER ATLANTA AREA. THERE ARE MORE THAN 150 FACILITIES THAT HAVE APPLIED FOR AND ARE WAITLISTED FOR HAPPY TAILS TEAMS TO BEGIN VISITING. WE HAVE ENHANCED (AND CONTINUE TO IMPROVE ON) OUR SUPPORT FOR RECRUITING SERVICES PET-HANDLER EVALUATORS, MEMBER ORIENTATION AND ONGOING TRAINING, TEAM LEADER TRAINING, QUALITY MONITORING AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE. THE BOARD MONITORS RECRUITING EFFORTS, AND MEASURES THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AT ORIENTATION SESSIONS, WHICH IS THE FIRST STEP TO MEMBERSHIP. ADDITIONALLY, THE BOARD OVERSEES MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND INTERACTIONS TO ENSURE RETENTION OF VISITING TEAMS - THIS INCLUDES BBRINGING BACK OUR MEMBER ANNUAL MEETING TO PROVIDE UDATES, VOLUNTEER NEEDS, CONNECTING TEAMS WITH LEADERS AND TRAINING.FINANCIAL STRENGTH THROUGH IMPROVED FUNDRAISING:HAPPY TAILS WORKS TO MAINTAIN A STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION WHICH ENABLES IT TO CONTINUE TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION. OUR HUMAN AND ANIMAL VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO GOODWILL AMBASSADORS AS WE OFTEN RECEIVE DONATIONS IN WHICH A PERSON IMPACTED BY A VISIT, FAMILY MEMBER, FRIEND OR FACILITY RECOGNIZES THE SPECIAL IMPACT OF A HAPPY TAILS VISIT. WE ARE GROWING OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL PET FRIENDLY FACILITIES AND THE ANNUAL GIVING TUESDAY CAMPAIGN EFFORTS. BUILDING STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE FACILITIES WE SERVE:HAPPY TAILS SEEKS TO CREATE SUPPORTIVE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE FACILITIES WE SERVE. HAPPY TAILS TEAMS CREATE INTERACTIONS WITH THE FACILITY PATIENTS, CLIENTS AND STAFF THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE FACILITY MISSION. OFTEN FACILITY EMPLOYEES ARE AS EAGER, IF NOT MORE SO, TO VISIT WITH THE HAPPY TAILS TEAMS WHO CONTINUE TO VISIT AND SUPPORT THE FACILITY THROUGHOUT AND OVER YEARS. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE PARICIPATED IN THE ANCC MAGNET PATHWAYS CONFERENCE.Expenses $33,130
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 February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 28, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | February 28, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | February 29, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-2080241
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- February
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E860)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $269,677
- Income (IRS master file)
- $100,732
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | February 2026 | $100,732 | $66,879 | $269,677 | XML |
| 990-EZ | February 2025 | $84,648 | $60,015 | $235,824 | XML |
| 990-EZ | February 2024 | $56,569 | $49,731 | $195,757 | XML |
| 990-EZ | February 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | February 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | February 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | February 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | February 2019 | – | – | – | 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 58-2080241).
Questions about HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC
- What is the EIN of HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC is 58-2080241.
- Is HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY 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 HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending February 28, 2027) is due July 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended February 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended February 28, 2026 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HAPPY TAILS PET THERAPY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended February 28, 2026 it reported revenue of $100,732, expenses of $66,879 and total assets of $269,677 at year end.
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