Nonprofit · EIN 75-1553350
OPERATION KINDNESS
Tax-exempt · CARROLLTON, TX 75006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $17,631,228 | $20,378,666 | -$2,747,438 | $37,474,594 | $13,849,053 | $23,625,541 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,627,861 | $15,593,054 | $3,034,807 | $28,456,648 | $2,455,763 | $26,000,885 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,134,274
- Program service revenue
- $1,335,757
- Investment income
- $1,928,321
- Royalties
- $293,332
- Net rental income
- $97,756
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,368,830
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$193,914
- Net income from gaming
- $11,366
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,395
- Other revenue
- $232,876
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,188,729
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,058,594
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,252,619
- Professional fundraising fees
- $316,486
- Legal fees
- $40,448
- Accounting fees
- $38,964
- Occupancy
- $482,269
- Travel
- $401,213
- Depreciation
- $1,240,545
- Program services (functional)
- $16,273,363
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,988,223
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,117,080
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,456,648
- Total assets, end of year
- $37,474,594
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,849,053
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,625,541
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,966,617
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,035,439
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,712,681
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,912,860
- Gross unrelated business income
- $77,875
- Gross receipts
- $42,810,585
- Employees
- 233
- Volunteers
- 5,357
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED JAMISON | CEO Officer | 40 | $356,044 | $57,683 |
| MEREDITH JONES | CHIEF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $183,622 | $32,122 |
| RACHEL REDD | CCI VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,902 | $41,311 |
| KELLY FURNAS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $171,842 | $35,414 |
| TIFFANY TOBABEN | CHIEF VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,991 | $24,507 |
| KIMBERLY MILEK | LIFESAVING PARTNERSHIPS VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,953 | $31,259 |
| HEATHER DOLSON | VP OF LIFESAVING PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,803 | $39,291 |
| NIKKI WALKER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $150,203 | $24,845 |
| TINA O'GUINN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,210 | $31,151 |
| SCOTT WILSON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROON ALVI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RYAN | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON BURGERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE GRIFFIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURT BOISFONTAINE | DIRECTOR (THRU 03/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT CATALANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID ELMQUIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MERCEDES FENNELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES GEARING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WHITNEY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONI MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN HICKMAN | CFO (AS OF 04/25) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED JAMISON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $259,370 | $49,612 |
| MEREDITH JONES | CHIEF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $150,123 | $12,604 |
| TIFFANY TOBABEN | CHIEF VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,530 | $14,452 |
| KELLY FURNAS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,530 | $14,418 |
| RACHEL DEBENDER | CLINIC VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,569 | $14,372 |
| RACHEL REDD | CCI VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,817 | $20,537 |
| HEATHER DOLSON | VP OF LIFESAVING PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,437 | $21,220 |
| MARY MITCHELL | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WILSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROON ALVI | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON BURGERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD TIDWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURT BOISFONTAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA CALHOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CATALANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ELMQUIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GEARING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONI MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3201 EARHART DR, CARROLLTON, TX 75006-5025
- In care of
- % JOANNA RICHARDSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ED JAMISON, 3201 EARHART DRIVE, CARROLLTON, TX 75006
- Signed the 990
- ED JAMISON, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (972) 418-7297
- Website
- WWW.OPERATIONKINDNESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A KINDER WORLD FOR PETS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM BY PROVIDING LIFESAVING CARE, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE PET ADOPTIONS, LIFESAVING MEDICAL CARE FOR SHELTER PETS, 24-HOUR CARE FOR NEONATAL KITTENS, AFFORDABLE VETERINARY SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY PETS, A PET FOOD PANTRY, FORENSICS FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY, INTERSTATE ANIMAL TRANSPORT, LIFESAVING SHELTER PARTNERSHIPS, DISASTER RESPONSE SUPPORT, FOSTER CARE FOR VULNERABLE ANIMALS, ANIMAL WELFARE TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $16,273,363 · revenue $1,335,757
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-1553350
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $37,474,594
- Income (IRS master file)
- $42,810,585
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $17,631,228 | $20,378,666 | $37,474,594 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $18,627,861 | $15,593,054 | $28,456,648 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,911,637 | $11,489,358 | $23,649,283 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,273,593 | $8,369,001 | $21,130,807 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 75-1553350).
Questions about OPERATION KINDNESS
- What is the EIN of OPERATION KINDNESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION KINDNESS is 75-1553350.
- Is OPERATION KINDNESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to OPERATION KINDNESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPERATION KINDNESS 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 OPERATION KINDNESS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OPERATION KINDNESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OPERATION KINDNESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ED JAMISON.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION KINDNESS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $356,044 (ED JAMISON, CEO).
- How much revenue does OPERATION KINDNESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,631,228, expenses of $20,378,666 and total assets of $37,474,594 at year end.
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