Nonprofit · EIN 83-3021307
ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · SAUSALITO, CA 94965
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $133,353 | $128,527 | $4,826 | $18,089 | $0 | $18,089 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ (amended) | $111,036 | $111,493 | -$457 | $12,451 | $0 | $12,451 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $2,723 | $23,026 | -$20,303 | $11,655 | $0 | $11,655 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $128,073
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,137
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $143
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $101,525
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,660
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $20,672
- Printing, publications and postage
- $834
- Other expenses
- $5,496
- Program services (functional)
- $124,548
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,451
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,089
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,089
- Cash, savings and investments
- $18,089
- Gross receipts
- $140,443
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin S Dorman | President | 25 | $6,660 |
| Eric Kleiman | Vice-President | 8 | $0 |
| Tenzin Thosam | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Cassie Frost | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Melba Pattillo Beals | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin S Dorman | President | 25 | $5,500 |
| Tenzin Thosam | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Melba Pattillo Beals | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Gina DeVito | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Kleiman | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin S Dorman | President | 25 | $4,000 |
| Tenzin Thosam | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Melba Pattillo Beals | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Gina DeVito | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Richard Jensen | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12 FLEMINGS CT, SAUSALITO, CA 94965-4007
- In care of
- % ROBIN DORMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 12 Flemings Court, Sausalito CA 94965
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Robin Dorman, 12 Flemings Court, Sausalito CA 94965
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Robin Dorman, President
- Phone
- (415) 855-5606
- Website
- www.arukahanimal.org
- Return prepared by
- Jennifer Nelson
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-3021307 or by the name ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Arukah Animal International's mission is to bring an end to animal exploitation and suffering through advocacy, awareness, and the arts.
Program accomplishments
- Arukah Animal International hosted its first in-person "Stop Octopus Farming" event on June 22, including artwork, live music, silent auction, raffle, food, and beverages. The event drew 45 attendees and included screenings of short films by award-winning artists, authors, and advocates. Following the screenings, acclaimed author and ethologist Jonathan Balcombe joined via Zoom to discuss the environmental impact of fishing, the sentience and brilliance of aquatic animals, and the urgent need to prevent industrial octopus farming. This event was featured in Sausalito Books by the Bay newsletter, Sausalito Woman's Club newsletter, Marin Independent Journal, and Facebook ad campaign reaching 6,326 people.Expenses $5,551
- Stop Octopus Farming: Arukah Animal International is actively campaigning to stop the first industrial commercial farming of octopuses through the development of an animated short film with an award-winning filmmaking team, an online petition against octopus farming, a series of social media collaborations, blogs, and educational merchandise. "Stop Octopus Farming Showcase," featuring award-winning artists and activists Keri Tietge, Noam Oxman, Laura Jean McKay, Hyung Ju Lee, and Jonathan Balcombe, an intimate window into the lives of octopuses. This mesmerizing collaboration and the individual shorts were viewed over 1,270,645 times across social media platforms. We also expanded our series of special edition merchandise-limited release t-shirts and coffee mugs to bolster our film and propel the Stop Octopus Farming movement. Each item boasts original artwork created by collaborating artists who have teamed up with Arukah Animal International to prevent the onslaught of commercial octopus farming.Expenses $5,772
- In Ukraine, we provided grants to support 9,000 cats and dogs, victims of immense suffering and misery ($101,525 to Wildlife and Welfare; Registered UK Charity: 1177425). The funds were designated for cats and dogs living in Odessa and Kharkiv, and the surrounding areas. In total, we provided 37,000 kg of dog food and 18,000 kg of cat food; expand capacity with a new veterinary clinic for roaming animals, strengthening critical shelter infrastructure so animals can survive the unbearably frigid winters and offering much needed safety against the bombings raining down upon the region; spayed and neutered 3,007 dogs and cats and provided emergency vet treatment to dozens of others.Expenses $102,688 · grants $101,525
- Raising Awareness Online about Animal Protection: To amplify our message and reach, we have expanded our Website offerings to showcase our live-streamed panels, short films, and blogs, which range in subject matter from animal victims of war in Ukraine to new laws impacting homeless cats and dogs in Turkey to campaigning against a proposed commercial octopus farm in the Canary Islands. We now have a dedicated gallery Webpage displaying animal art as well as cherished books about more-than-human animals. Our newsletters keep hundreds of supporters updated on our progress and upcoming initiatives. This online presence serves as a central hub for knowledge-sharing and engagement with our cause.Expenses $5,042
- Building Community through Social Media: We recognize the tremendous significance of social media in building a robust community around our mission. Using various platforms, we share our films, stories, and artwork, encouraging and inspiring participation and lively and meaningful discussions. In 2025, our video content was played over 1,764,645 times by approximately 453,663 people. Additionally, we collaborate with scholars and artists and activists, enriching the dialogue about animal rights and connecting with a wider audience. Through social media engagement, we continuously expand our reach and stir audiences into action on behalf of other animals, fighting against everyday exploitation and cruelty and aspiring toward a multispecies future, where every individual lives a flourishing life of freedom.Expenses $5,495
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
- 83-3021307
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,089
- Income (IRS master file)
- $140,443
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $133,353 | $128,527 | $18,089 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $111,036 | $111,493 | $12,451 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $2,723 | $23,026 | $11,655 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Robin Dorman | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Robin Dorman | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 83-3021307).
Questions about ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL is 83-3021307.
- Is ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL 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 ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL 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 ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL 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 ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Robin Dorman.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,660 (Robin S Dorman, President).
- How much revenue does ARUKAH ANIMAL INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $133,353, expenses of $128,527 and total assets of $18,089 at year end.
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