Nonprofit · EIN 87-2531975
MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $90,313 | $41,197 | $49,116 | $50,816 | $0 | $50,816 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $5,100 | $4,745 | $355 | $1,700 | $0 | $1,700 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $3,500 | $2,595 | $905 | $1,345 | $0 | $1,345 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $90,313
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $40,276
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $921
- Program services (functional)
- $40,276
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,700
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,816
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,816
- Cash, savings and investments
- $50,816
- Gross receipts
- $90,313
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Williams | President | 1 | $0 |
| Alexis Dorn | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Liam Alfred | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Williams | President | 2 | $0 |
| Alexis Dorn | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Liam Alfred | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Williams | President | 2 | $0 |
| Alexis Dorn | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Liam Alfred | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Peterson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4310 DEWEY AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21211-1613
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Danielle Williams, President
- Phone
- (404) 234-4888
- Website
- www.MeruAnimalWelfare.org
Mission
Meru Animal Welfare Organization USA (the "Nonprofit") is an animal welfare and advocacy organization based in the state of Maryland. The Nonprofit's mission is to protect all animals from torture, abuse, cruelty, diseases, and killing. The Nonprofit's vision is for animals to be respected as living creatures who experience pain, fear, and suffering. The specific objectives and purpose of the work of the Nonprofit shall be to support its mission and vision by means of: Advocacy, Public education and awareness campaigns, Fundraising efforts and grant writing, Promotion of the organization for volunteer support and visits, Media promotion and creation.
Program accomplishments
- Meru Animal Welfare Organization USA is an animal welfare and advocacy organization based in the state of Maryland. The Nonprofit's mission is to protect all animals from torture, abuse, cruelty, diseases, and killing. In 2021, we applied for our 501c3 and our status is still pending from the IRS.Expenses $6,486 · grants $6,486
- MAWO USA fundraised to acquire a fully equipped 4x4 mobile clinic vehicle that will serve as a mobile veterinary unit for dogs, donkeys, and cats, enabling longer field stays, improved service delivery, and efficient follow-up of animals in hard-to-reach areas, on the ground for MAWO TZ.Expenses $33,790 · grants $33,790
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
- 87-2531975
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,816
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,313
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $90,313 | $41,197 | $50,816 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $5,100 | $4,745 | $1,700 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $3,500 | $2,595 | $1,345 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 87-2531975).
Questions about MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED is 87-2531975.
- Is MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED 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 MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED 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 MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MERU ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION USA INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,313, expenses of $41,197 and total assets of $50,816 at year end.
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