Nonprofit · EIN 75-3096252
FRIENDS OF BARC INC
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77270
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $88,819 | $88,582 | $237 | $299,869 | $0 | $299,869 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $213,173 | $108,217 | $104,956 | $299,632 | $0 | $299,632 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $84,076 | $56,845 | $27,231 | $200,893 | $6,217 | $194,676 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,548
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,615
- Net income from fundraising events
- $53,625
- Other revenue
- $53,656
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,687
- Program services (functional)
- $81,115
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,467
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $299,632
- Total assets, end of year
- $299,869
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $299,869
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $299,869
- Gross receipts
- $103,520
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE KINSELLA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JASON LEAVITT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| RACHEL HESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ERICA EICHERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| TIM KINSELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEVEN HALPERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHERIE WHITTENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID HESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DEBE LAVARIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE KINSELLA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JASON LEAVITT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| RACHEL HESTER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ERICA EICHERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| TIM KINSELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE HALPERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHERIE WHITTENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID HESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DEBE LAVARIAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE KINSELLA | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| JASON LEAVITT | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| ERICA EICHERS | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| RACHEL HESTER | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| AMAIRANY SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| CHERI WHITTENBERG | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID HESTER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE HALPERT | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| TIM KINSELLA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 70315, HOUSTON, TX 77270-0315
- In care of
- % MIKE KINSELLA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RACHEL HESTER, PO BOX 70315, HOUSTON, TX 77270
- Signed the 990
- RACHEL HESTER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (713) 961-5544
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFBARC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WHITLEY PENN LLP
Mission
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT OF THE HUMANE CARE AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AT THE CITY OF HOUSTON'S BUREAU OF ANIMAL REGULATION AND CARE ("BARC"): FRIENDS OF BARC ASSISTS WITH THE PROVISION OF NUTRITIOUS DOG AND CAT FOOD, VETERINARY SUPPLIES AND DRUGS, AND OTHER ITEMS AS NEEDED. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPS SUPERVISE AND STAFF OFF-SITE ADOPTION SITES AND THE ADOPTION OF DOGS AND CATS INTO PERMANENT HOMES AND UNDERWRITES SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY FOR ANIMALS IN THE ADOPTION PROGRAM AND FERAL ANIMALS.Expenses $81,115
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-3096252
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $299,869
- Income (IRS master file)
- $103,520
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $88,819 | $88,582 | $299,869 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $213,173 | $108,217 | $299,632 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $84,076 | $56,845 | $200,893 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 75-3096252).
Questions about FRIENDS OF BARC INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BARC INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BARC INC is 75-3096252.
- Is FRIENDS OF BARC INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF BARC INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BARC 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 FRIENDS OF BARC 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 FRIENDS OF BARC INC 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 FRIENDS OF BARC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RACHEL HESTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BARC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BARC INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,819, expenses of $88,582 and total assets of $299,869 at year end.
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