Nonprofit · EIN 93-1456547
HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95822
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,694,828 | $2,653,122 | $41,706 | $242,234 | $13,291 | $228,943 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,895,048 | $1,886,003 | $9,045 | $189,318 | $2,081 | $187,237 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $831,174 | $652,982 | $178,192 | $184,326 | $6,134 | $178,192 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $55,292
- Program service revenue
- $2,627,174
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,362
- Other revenue
- $12,362
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,119,126
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,468,937
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $915
- Accounting fees
- $15,350
- Program services (functional)
- $2,385,991
- Management and general (functional)
- $267,131
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $189,318
- Total assets, end of year
- $242,234
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,291
- Net assets, end of year
- $228,943
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,124
- Gross receipts
- $2,720,050
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 Mary Stice-Kishiyama | Veterinarian | 40 | $176,920 | $18,468 |
| Dr Stefanie Thielmann | Lead Veterinarian | 40 | $151,800 | $1,771 |
| Matthew Wooddall | Executive Dir. Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Fusco | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonnie Gayle Maxon | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Wooddall | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mary Stice-Kishiyama | Veterinarian | 40 | $197,663 | $20,711 |
| Dr Stefanie Thielmann | Lead Veterinarian | 40 | $212,646 | $2,194 |
| Matthew Wooddall | Executive Dir. Officer | 30 | $132,930 | $10,468 |
| Danielle Fusco | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bonnie Gayle Maxon | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Wooddall | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Wooddall | Executive Dir. Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Danielle Fusco | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bonnie Gayle Maxon | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carolyn Wooddall | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 945 ROEDER WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95822-2346
- In care of
- % MATT WOODDALL
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Matthew Wooddall, 945 Roeder Way, Sacramento, CA 95822
- Signed the 990
- Matthew Wooddall, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (209) 625-6425
- Return prepared by
- HARMON BURSTYN CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-1456547 or by the name HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES.
- 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
Our organizations mission is to provide access to veterinary medical care for our communitys most vulnerable pets. Hard Luck Animal Welfare Advocates has partnered with the City of Stockton to provide veterinary medical care to community animals at one of the highest volume shelters in California. Our non-profit organization is responsible for providing a full staff of veterinary professionals and support staff capable of administering all necessary medical care within the scope of the shelters capacity.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, Hard Luck Animal Welfare Advocates significantly expanded both the scale and impact of our program services, continuing our commitment to improving outcomes for Stocktons most vulnerable animals. Building on the foundation established in prior years, we broadened our operational reach by launching a dedicated Community Outreach Department, designed to increase visibility, strengthen community engagement, and ultimately drive higher adoption and live release rates.This expansion allowed us to deepen connections within the community through events, partnerships, and education, while also improving pathways for animals to move safely and efficiently out of the shelter system and into homes or rescue placement.A major milestone in 2025 was helping facilitate a key partnership that led to the acquisition of an additional 10,000-square-foot facility, which is being developed into the new shelters new Wellness & Community Center (WAC), set to open in Spring 2025. This center will serve as a hub for accessible veterinary care, community resources, and expanded programmingfurther strengthening the safety net for the communitys pets and their families.While construction of the shelters permanent medical facilities is still underway, our team adapted quickly to ensure continuity of care. Throughout much of 2025, our surgery team operated out of the new hospital space at the WAC, allowing us to maintain and grow our capacity for lifesaving medical interventions, including spay/neuter surgeries and critical care procedures.Supporting this growth is a robust and multidisciplinary team of more than 60 staff members, including veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, veterinary technicians, foster and rescue coordinators, community outreach staff, customer service representatives, and administrative leadership. This structure reflects a comprehensive, team-based approach to animal welfareensuring that every stage of an animals journey, from intake to medical care to placement, is supported by dedicated expertise.The impact of these combined efforts is reflected in the years outcomes. In 2025, the shelter achieved a live release rate of over 84% for dogs and approximately 74% for cats, demonstrating meaningful progress in lifesaving efforts. Additionally, rescue and transfer partnerships accounted for over 34% of all outcomes, highlighting the strength of our collaborative network.With a total of more than 8,100 animals entering the shelter system in 2025, the need for comprehensive, scalable services remained high. Through strategic growth, operational flexibility, and community-centered programming, Hard Luck continued to meet this demand while driving improved outcomes across the board.As we look ahead, the expansion of our facilities and programs positions us to further increase access to care, reduce barriers to ownership, and create a more sustainable, humane system for animals and the people who love them.Expenses $2,385,991
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
- 93-1456547
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $242,234
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,720,050
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,694,828 | $2,653,122 | $242,234 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,895,048 | $1,886,003 | $189,318 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $831,174 | $652,982 | $184,326 | XML |
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 93-1456547).
Questions about HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES
- What is the EIN of HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES is 93-1456547.
- Is HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES 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 HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES 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 HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES 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 HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Matthew Wooddall.
- Who are the officers and directors of HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $176,920 (Dr Mary Stice-Kishiyama, Veterinarian).
- How much revenue does HARD LUCK ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,694,828, expenses of $2,653,122 and total assets of $242,234 at year end.
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