Nonprofit · EIN 84-1116882
TRUE COMPANIONS INC
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $11,286,636 | $8,911,584 | $2,375,052 | $15,038,229 | $280,506 | $14,757,723 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,160,085 | $8,553,176 | -$1,393,091 | $12,566,264 | $520,269 | $12,045,995 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,852,780 | $6,920,528 | -$1,067,748 | $13,315,543 | $181,001 | $13,134,542 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 (amended) | $4,288,338 | $4,113,068 | $175,270 | $14,304,665 | $45,029 | $14,259,636 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,618,266
- Membership dues
- $31,175
- Program service revenue
- $2,989,638
- Investment income
- $277,834
- Net income from fundraising events
- $274,151
- Other revenue
- $400,898
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $207,604
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,190,236
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,041,909
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,028
- Accounting fees
- $58,687
- Occupancy
- $194,266
- Depreciation
- $258,865
- Program services (functional)
- $8,007,685
- Management and general (functional)
- $591,137
- Fundraising (functional)
- $312,762
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,566,264
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,038,229
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $280,506
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,757,723
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,169,834
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,446,598
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,757,723
- Gross receipts
- $11,427,117
- Employees
- 155
- Volunteers
- 450
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR DAVID O'BRIEN | CLINIC DIREC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $241,429 | $2,400 |
| KATHY GAINES | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $193,980 | $13,624 |
| RICHARD T PERRY | OPERATIONS D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,000 | $2,400 |
| DR RACHEL FISHER | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,365 | $2,400 |
| DR KELSEY MCQUARRIE | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,759 | $2,400 |
| DR ASUKA IGUCHI | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,782 | $2,400 |
| PETE PAPPAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG DICKSON CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK WATTS MSA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE CHIRAFISI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BOWLING PSYD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR DAVID O'BRIEN | CLINIC DIREC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $235,796 | $2,400 |
| DR KELSEY MCQUARRIE | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $196,080 | $2,400 |
| KATHY GAINES | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $190,986 | $2,400 |
| RICHARD T PERRY | OPERATIONS D Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,500 | $2,400 |
| DR DANIELLE ROPE | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,363 | $2,400 |
| DR RACHEL FISHER | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,998 | $2,400 |
| PETE PAPPAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN KRUPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON PATTERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN FARRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE NICE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE DAVIDSON JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMILTON FLAKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR DAVID O'BRIEN | CLINIC DIREC Highest-paid employee | 0 | $237,100 | $0 |
| KATHY GAINES | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $196,233 | $2,400 |
| RICHARD T PERRY | OPERATIONS D Highest-paid employee | 0 | $183,000 | $0 |
| DR ASUKA IGUCHI | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 0 | $150,075 | $0 |
| PETE PAPPAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN KRUPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN FARRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE NICE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE DAVIDSON JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MARCU | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMILTON FLAKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCI SURO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $664,984 | $0 |
| DR DAVID O'BRIEN | CLINIC DIREC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $213,200 | $1,099 |
| DR ASUKA IGUCHI | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,750 | $0 |
| KATHY GAINES | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $86,539 | $0 |
| PETE PAPPAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HAMILTON FLAKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN FARRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA WELLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY WELLS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE NICE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LINTS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 958 INCA ST, DENVER, CO 80204-3944
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KATHY GAINES, 958 INCA STREET, DENVER, CO 80204
- Signed the 990
- KATHY GAINES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (720) 266-6081
- Website
- WWW.TRUECOMPANIONS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY
Mission
TO SHELTER, CARE FOR AND FIND HOMES FOR PETS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND WELCOME INTO OUR CARE EVEN THOSE PETS WITH THE MOST CRITICAL NEED. WE DO THIS WHILE WORKING TO FORWARD THE NO KILL MOVEMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY, ADVOCACY, AND BY MAXIMIZING PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THIS MISSION.
Program accomplishments
- VETERINARY CLINIC: PROVIDES LOW-COST VETERINARY CARE TO THE COMMUNITY, WHILE ALSO SERVICING THE VETERINARY NEEDS OF ANIMALS LIVING IN THE SHELTER, INCLUDING ROUTINE CARE AND SPECIALTY CARE.Expenses $3,420,313 · revenue $2,857,620
- SHELTER OPERATIONS/ADOPTIONS: PROVIDING HOUSING AND CARE TO DOGS AND CATS WITH NO KNOWN OWNERS, INCLUDING SNMV (SPAY/NEUTER/MICROCHIP/VACCINATE), MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS, SURGICAL/SPECIALTY CARE AS NEEDED, PLAY GROUPS, VOLUNTEER DAY-TRIPS, AND OTHER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ANIMAL QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE AWAITING A FOREVER HOME.Expenses $2,926,606 · revenue $132,018
- OUTREACH PROGRAM: TRUE COMPANIONS MAINTAINS A MOBILE ADOPTION PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ADOPTABLE ANIMALS OPPORTUNITIES TO BE SEEN IN THE COMMUNITY, IMPROVING THEIR CHANCE OF ADOPTION AND PROVIDING EXPERIENCES FOR THE ANIMALS OUTSIDE OF THE SHELTER ENVIRONMENT. STAFF AND A NETWORK OF OVER 400 VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN SUPPORTING THIS COMMUNITY OUTREACH THAT INFORMS ATTENDEES OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ADOPT OR FOSTER SHELTER ANIMALS, AND DISTRIBUTES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BEST PRACTICES IN PET OWNERSHIP.Expenses $1,660,766
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1116882
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,038,229
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,427,117
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $11,286,636 | $8,911,584 | $15,038,229 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,160,085 | $8,553,176 | $12,566,264 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,852,780 | $6,920,528 | $13,315,543 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,588,196 | $5,160,315 | $14,053,022 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $4,288,338 | $4,113,068 | $14,304,665 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 84-1116882).
Questions about TRUE COMPANIONS INC
- What is the EIN of TRUE COMPANIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUE COMPANIONS INC is 84-1116882.
- Is TRUE COMPANIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to TRUE COMPANIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRUE COMPANIONS 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 TRUE COMPANIONS 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 TRUE COMPANIONS INC 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 TRUE COMPANIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KATHY GAINES.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRUE COMPANIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $241,429 (DR DAVID O'BRIEN, CLINIC DIREC).
- How much revenue does TRUE COMPANIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,286,636, expenses of $8,911,584 and total assets of $15,038,229 at year end.
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