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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2554833

ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P

Tax-exempt · DUMFRIES, VA 22026

Financials

$80K$72K2023$123K$82K2024$218K$100K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$218,041$99,650$118,391$301,052$0$301,052
December 31, 2024990-EZ$123,422$81,736$41,686$157,366$0$157,366
December 31, 2023990-EZ$80,264$72,040$8,224$115,680$0$115,680
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$214,029
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,012
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$32,120
Program services (functional)
$99,650

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$181,349
Total assets, end of year
$301,052
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$301,052
Net assets without donor restrictions
$301,052
Gross receipts
$218,041
Employees
0
Volunteers
17
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
VA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sherry TurnerExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
60$0
Christy LynnPresident
Officer
10$0
Paula BeckerTreasurer
Officer
12$0
Katelyn WarnerSecretary
Officer
20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sherry TurnerExecutive Director60$0
Christy LynnPresident10$0
Paula BeckerTreasurer10$0
Katelyn WarnerSecretary10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Christina LynnPresident20$0
Sherry TurnerExecutive Director60$0
Sandra SchmiedTreasurer10$0
Paula BeckerSecretary10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
17983 DUMFRIES SHOPPING PLZ, DUMFRIES, VA 22026-2327
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO Box 36, Thornburg VA 22565
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Paula J Becker, 17411 Glennville Drive, Dumfries, VA 22026
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Sherry Turner, PO Box 36, Thornburg VA 22565
Signed the 990
Sherry Turner, Ex Director
Phone
(703) 304-4723

Mission

A3P's mission is to promote the human-animal bond and no-kill philosophy through compassion, empathy, and education. To advocate for companion pets by Providing them with the care, nurturing, and training for placement into the 'right' home for life. And to provide sanctuary to those older, imjured, or otherwise difficult to place animals that are at risk of euthanasia. Our motto is PETS 4 LIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Health, welfare, and safety of animals in preparation of adoptions and careful placement of pets into the right home.
    Expenses $86,342
  • Coordinate and host low-cost veterinary clinics in conjunction with mobile veterinarian to provide exams and vaccines for promoting animal health and welfare within our community.0
  • Host community events that provide benefits for Humane Education, Volunteer opportunities, Training.
    Expenses $13,308

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2554833
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 (D01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$301,052
Income (IRS master file)
$218,041

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$218,041$99,650$301,052IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$123,422$81,736$157,366IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$80,264$72,040$115,680XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Sherry Turner
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Phillis Peppard
December 31, 2019≤ $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 82-2554833).

Questions about ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P

What is the EIN of ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P is 82-2554833.
Is ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P 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 ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P 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 ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P 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 ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Paula J Becker.
Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED AND ABANDONED PETS A3P have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $218,041, expenses of $99,650 and total assets of $301,052 at year end.

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