Nonprofit · EIN 59-3614125
ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ST AUGUSINTE, FL 32080
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $69,538 | $73,144 | -$3,606 | $27,560 | – | $27,560 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $73,633 | $68,942 | $4,691 | $31,168 | – | $31,168 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $69,538
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,500
- Occupancy
- $4,952
- Printing, publications and postage
- $619
- Other expenses
- $57,073
- Program services (functional)
- $60,758
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,166
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,560
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,560
- Cash, savings and investments
- $27,560
- Gross receipts
- $69,538
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN WARD LYNCH | PRESIDENT | 0 | $10,500 |
| VALERIE ROBAK | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| JESSIE WHEELER | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| PATSY OWENS | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN WARD LYNCH | PRESIDENT | 40 | $9,500 |
| VALERIE ROBAK | VICE PRESIDE | 30 | $0 |
| MARY FOWKES | SECRETARY | 30 | $0 |
| PATSY OWENS | TREASURER | 30 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 W POPE RD I-65, ST AUGUSINTE, FL 32080-5851
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 700 W Pope Road I65, Saint Augustine FL 32080
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Karen Ward-Lynch, 700 W Pope Road I65, Saint Augustine FL 32080
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KAREN WARD LYNCH, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (904) 679-1533
- Website
- WWW.THEARKRESCUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ESP FINANCIAL
Mission
RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND RELEASE OF SICK, INJURED ORPHANED AND DISPLACED WILDLIFE IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA.
Program accomplishments
- MORE THAN 3900 MIGRATORY BIRDS TAKEN INTO CARE. REPOSNDED TO MORE THAN 9000 CALLS FROM NE FLORIDA RESIDENTS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH COMPRIMISED WILDLIFE.Expenses $60,758
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3614125
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,560
- Income (IRS master file)
- $69,538
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- 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
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $69,538 | $73,144 | $27,560 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $73,633 | $68,942 | $31,168 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Karen Ward-Lynch | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Karen Ward-Lynch | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Karen Ward-Lynch | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Karen Ward-Lynch | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Karen Ward-Lynch | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 59-3614125).
Questions about ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC
- What is the EIN of ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC is 59-3614125.
- Is ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION 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 ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC 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 ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC 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 ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Karen Ward-Lynch.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,500 (KAREN WARD LYNCH, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ARK WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,538, expenses of $73,144 and total assets of $27,560 at year end.