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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4120839

PET CENTRAL HELPS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NORMAL, IL 61761

Financials

$452K$433K2021
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PET CENTRAL HELPS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2021990$452,430$432,696$19,734$241,639$21,801$219,838
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2021

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$105,165
Program service revenue
$343,394
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$3,871

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$53,000
Other salaries and wages
$108,198
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$178,416
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$500
Occupancy
$47,489
Depreciation
$11,757
Program services (functional)
$384,250
Management and general (functional)
$35,178
Fundraising (functional)
$13,268

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$222,592
Total assets, end of year
$241,639
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,801
Net assets, end of year
$219,838
Land, buildings and equipment
$161,083
Net assets without donor restrictions
$219,838
Gross receipts
$452,430
Employees
21
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
IL

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, 2021, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA KITCHENSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$53,000
JENNIFER MCPHERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DIANA FLYNNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DR VALERI FAMER-DOUGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
360 WYLIE DR STE 720, NORMAL, IL 61761-5564
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
PO Box 6091, Bloomington IL 61702
Principal officer (990 for 2021)
LISA KITCHENS, 360 WYLIE DRIVE 720, NORMAL, IL 61761
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Lisa Kitchens, PO Box 6091, Bloomington IL 61702
Signed the 990
HOLLY HEDGES, TREASURER
Phone
(309) 846-9534
Return prepared by
STRIEGEL KNOBLOCH & COMPANY LLC

Mission

PET CENTRAL HELPS BELIEVES THAT KEEPING PEOPLE AND PETS TOGETHER, WHENEVER IT IS POSSIBLE AND APPROPRIATE TO DO SO, SHOULD BE A PRIORITY FOR THE ANIMAL WELFARE COMMUNITY AND FOR SOCIETY AS A WHOLE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2021

Program accomplishments

  • DOGS ARE RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS, GIVEN MEDICAL ATTENTION AND VACCINATIONS THEN FOSTERED BY VOLUNTEERS. DOGS ARE THEN ADOPTED AND A FEE IS CHARGED FOR ADOPTION.
    Expenses $384,250 · revenue $347,265

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
81-4120839
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
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$205,950
Income (IRS master file)
$797,967

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2025
Posted by the IRS
February 10, 2026
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2025

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2021$452,430$432,696$241,639XML
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Lisa Kitchens
December 31, 2016≤ $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 81-4120839).

Questions about PET CENTRAL HELPS

What is the EIN of PET CENTRAL HELPS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PET CENTRAL HELPS is 81-4120839.
Is PET CENTRAL HELPS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2025.
Are donations to PET CENTRAL HELPS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PET CENTRAL HELPS 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 PET CENTRAL HELPS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PET CENTRAL HELPS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2021.
Who is the principal officer of PET CENTRAL HELPS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2021 names LISA KITCHENS.
Who are the officers and directors of PET CENTRAL HELPS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2021 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,000 (LISA KITCHENS, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does PET CENTRAL HELPS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2021 it reported revenue of $452,430, expenses of $432,696 and total assets of $241,639 at year end.

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