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EIN 03-0480223

Dogs Deserve Better

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
Smithfield
State
Virginia
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
Description
Dogs Deserve Better advocates for chained, penned or homeless dogs through community outreach and education on spay/neuter and preventative care. They provide veterinary care and resources for those in need and work towards improving the lives of neglected, abused or homeless animals by advocating for humane legislation and educating the community on animal welfare. Their efforts include providing vet care, rehabilitating dogs for indoor life with necessary supplies and training, as well as providing proper fencing and housing in accordance with state code for dogs living outside.
Total revenues
$634,243
2024
Total expenses
$765,144
2024
Total assets
$529,851
2024
Num. employees
9
2024

Program areas at Dogs Deserve Better

To cover vet care, including spay/neuter services, rehabilitate and prepare Dogs for life inside to include supplies and training if needed. To provide fencing and housing in accordance with state code for Dogs living outside.
To cover vet care, including spay/neuter services, rehabilitate and prepare Dogs for life inside to include supplies and training if needed. To provide fencing and housing in accordance with state code for Dogs living outside.

Who funds Dogs Deserve Better

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The William H Donner FoundationGeneral Support$63,000
Peter and Ann Lambertus Family FoundationGeneral Support$40,000
ImpactAssetsGeneral Support$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Dogs Deserve Better

NameTitleCompensation
Sharnette LewisExecutive Director
Zeko WezahFacility Grounds Manager
Roslyn WillisPresident$0
Katie GoodrichSecretary$0
Sheri LaubachTreasurer$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Dogs Deserve Better

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$627,621
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,405
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$9,263
Net income from fundraising events$-5,046
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$634,243

Form 990s for Dogs Deserve Better

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-09-13990View PDF
2023-062023-09-14990View PDF
2022-062022-11-14990View PDF
2021-062022-11-14990View PDF
2021-062022-08-10990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $63,000 from The William H Donner Foundation
July 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
November 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Peter and Ann Lambertus Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1915 Moonlight Rd
Smithfield, VA 23430
Metro area
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
County
Surry County, VA
Website URL
dogsdeservebetter.org/ 
Phone
(757) 357-9292
IRS details
EIN
03-0480223
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0255410
FTB Entity ID
3490090
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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