Nonprofit · EIN 87-3685934
MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC
Tax-exempt · HARRINGTON, ME 04643
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $255,182 | $200,761 | $54,421 | $103,375 | $0 | $103,375 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $253,507
- Program service revenue
- $1,675
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,800
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $22,521
- Management and general (functional)
- $178,240
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $103,375
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $103,375
- Gross receipts
- $255,182
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Strout | Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Cathy Strout | BookkeeperBoard member Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Jennifer Baroletti | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Gray | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sierra Andrews | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joelle Ingalls | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 84 MARSHVILLE RD, HARRINGTON, ME 04643-3120
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 223, Harrington ME 04643
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Sarah Strout, 84 Marshville Rd, Harrington, ME 04643
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Sarah Strout, 84 Marshville Rd, Harrington ME 04643
- Signed the 990
- Cathy Strout, Bookkeeper
- Phone
- (207) 598-8877
Mission
Our mission at The Messenger Animal Rescue is to five stray abandoned and abused animals a second chance in life with patience compassion and care. We love all animals and we strive to provide the best quality of care for our rescues.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025 our rescue took in 87 animals 76 animals were outcoming and 11 were still in the shelter. The incoming animals were strays owner surrenders transfers from other shelters or animals who were born in our care. The outcoming animals were either adopted transferred to another shelter returned to field or owner claimed. Many of these animals needed to see a vet to get spayed or neutered and have booster vaccines. We handle all the day to day care for these animals throughout the year. This year we were able to purchase a building and have it renovated as our new shelter transferring the business out of my home.Expenses $22,521 · revenue $1,675
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3685934
- 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 (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $103,375
- Income (IRS master file)
- $255,182
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $255,182 | $200,761 | $103,375 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Sarah Strout | October 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Sarah Strout | October 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Sarah Strout | October 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 87-3685934).
Questions about MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC
- What is the EIN of MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC is 87-3685934.
- Is MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MESSENGER ANIMAL 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 MESSENGER ANIMAL 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 MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE 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 MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sarah Strout.
- Who are the officers and directors of MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MESSENGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $255,182, expenses of $200,761 and total assets of $103,375 at year end.
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