Nonprofit · EIN 82-0680767
BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $86,343 | $102,975 | -$16,632 | $42,983 | $11,831 | $31,152 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $113,749 | $107,038 | $6,711 | $53,745 | $5,961 | $47,784 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $103,851 | $106,527 | -$2,676 | $44,897 | $3,824 | $41,073 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,216
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,605
- Other revenue
- $1,522
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $266
- Other expenses
- $102,709
- Program services (functional)
- $104,861
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,745
- Total assets, end of year
- $42,983
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,831
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,152
- Cash, savings and investments
- $42,983
- Gross receipts
- $88,229
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Whittaker | President and BOD | 40 | $0 |
| Stephanie Lennon | Vice President and BOD | 25 | $0 |
| Anne Vetter | Secretary and BOD | 25 | $0 |
| Glo Roberson | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Rebecca Burcham | BOD | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Whittaker | President and BOD | 40 | $0 |
| Stephanie Lennon | Vice President and BOD | 25 | $0 |
| Anne Vetter | Secretary and BOD | 25 | $0 |
| Glo Roberson | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Rebecca Burcham | BOD | 5 | $0 |
| James Dress | BOD | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Whittaker | President and BOD | 40 | $0 |
| Stephanie Lennon | Vice President and BOD | 25 | $0 |
| Anne Vetter | Secretary and BOD | 25 | $0 |
| Glo Cleary | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Rebecca Burcham | BOD | 5 | $0 |
| James Dress | BOD | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 121 VERNON AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206-2036
- In care of
- % MELISSA WHITTAKER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 121 Vernon Avenue, Louisville KY 40206
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Melissa Whittaker, 121 Vernon Avenue, Louisville KY 40206
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Glo Roberson, Treasurer
Mission
As a group of volunteers with diverse backgrounds our mission is to come together through our shared passion in order to rescue rehab and rehome Dobermans in need.
Program accomplishments
- Medical Exp - Each animal is evaluated by a veterinarian and provided necessary medical treatment depending on the health of the animal. Each animal is spayed neutered to prevent over population.Expenses $87,644
- Pet Food - The rescue does not have a facility so every animal waiting to be adopted is in a foster home. The rescue supplies all necessary food to our fosters.Expenses $9,516
- Pet Supplies - The rescue does not have a facility so every animal waiting to be adopted is in a foster home. The rescue supplies all necessary supplies i.e. crates beds collars leashes etc. to our fosters.Expenses $1,452
- Boarding FeesExpenses $1,180
- Donation ExpExpenses $70
- InsuranceExpenses $1,474
- Misc Exp - Credit Card FeeExpenses $76
- PayPal FeesExpenses $634
- PostageExpenses $266
- Taxes LicenseExpenses $115
- WebsiteExpenses $394
- Fund Raising SuppliesExpenses $1,886
- Office SuppliesExpenses $154
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-0680767
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,983
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,229
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $86,343 | $102,975 | $42,983 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $113,749 | $107,038 | $53,745 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $103,851 | $106,527 | $44,897 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Melissa Whittaker | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 82-0680767).
Questions about BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE INC
- What is the EIN of BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE INC is 82-0680767.
- Is BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE 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 BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE 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 BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE 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 BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE INC?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Melissa Whittaker.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLUEGRASS DOBERMAN RESCUE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $86,343, expenses of $102,975 and total assets of $42,983 at year end.
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