Nonprofit · EIN 81-1552201
VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DEWEY, AZ 86327
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $130,971 | $129,630 | $1,341 | $70,961 | – | $70,961 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $168,579 | $173,109 | -$4,530 | $69,620 | – | $69,620 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $275,652 | $269,536 | $6,116 | $58,849 | $0 | $58,849 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $130,971
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $50,000
- Occupancy
- $5,811
- Other expenses
- $73,819
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $69,620
- Total assets, end of year
- $70,961
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $70,961
- Cash, savings and investments
- $5,960
- Land and buildings
- $52,489
- Gross receipts
- $130,971
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Rockey | Director | 40 | $50,000 |
| Caitlin Hanson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Ressler | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Rockey | Director | 40 | $60,000 |
| Caitlin Hanson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Ressler | Director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Rockey | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $60,000 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 121420 KACHINA PLACE 1420, DEWEY, AZ 86327-0000
- In care of
- % JOEL ROCKEY
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Joel Rockey, Director
Mission
Our nonprofit organization is committed to providing animal rescue services focusing on saving and rehoming animals in distress. Additionally we offer support to the veteran community by assisting them in finding resources and solutions for their pets. Our mission is to serve both animals in need and veterans in our community ensuring that both groups receive the care and assistance they deserve.
Program accomplishments
- Camp Golden Years provided a vital service by managing a dedicated facility catering to senior dogs without homes in the community. The organization covered essential expenses such as medical treatments and boarding for these dogs ensuring their well-being. Additionally Camp Golden Years worked diligently to match these senior dogs with loving new families promoting their adoption and long-term happiness.
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1552201
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $70,961
- Income (IRS master file)
- $130,971
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- August 9, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2021
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 | $130,971 | $129,630 | $70,961 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $168,579 | $173,109 | $69,620 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $275,652 | $269,536 | $58,849 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $332,758 | $339,087 | $12,867 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $218,693 | $245,180 | $19,196 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 81-1552201).
Questions about VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION is 81-1552201.
- Is VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
- Are donations to VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION 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 VET FRIENDS 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 VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,000 (Joel Rockey, Director).
- How much revenue does VET FRIENDS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $130,971, expenses of $129,630 and total assets of $70,961 at year end.
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