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EIN 38-3590598

Pound Buddies

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
53
City
Muskegon
State
Michigan
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
Description
Pound Buddies aims to ensure the well-being of every dog and cat in Muskegon County. It operates the local animal shelter and carries out animal control duties for the community in conjunction with its contract with the County of Muskegon. With a total intake of 1,212 dogs and 56 cats in 2021, Pound Buddies achieved a live release rate of 85% for dogs and 56% for cats. It is located in Muskegon, MI.
Also known as...
Volunteers for Muskegon County Animal Control
Total revenues
$1,181,296
2023
Total expenses
$892,407
2023
Total assets
$2,549,114
2023
Num. employees
53
2023

Program areas at Pound Buddies

Our total intake for 2023 was 1,539 for dogs and 3 for cats. Our "live release" number (which includes adoptions, transfers to other shelters or animals returns to their owners) was 1,261 for dogs and 4 for cats.

Who funds Pound Buddies

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation for Muskegon CountyAnimal Related$17,450
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$13,100
Two Seven OhSpay/neuter Program$10,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Pound Buddies

NameTitleCompensation
Lana CarsonExecutive Director$65,166
Connie KarryTreasurer$0
Jan JacobsPresident$0
Amy RollstonSecretary$0
Lynn JazdzykBoard Member$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Pound Buddies

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$778,077
Program services$390,405
Investment income and dividends$491
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,323
Total revenues$1,181,296

Form 990s for Pound Buddies

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-10990View PDF
2022-122023-06-19990View PDF
2021-122022-07-21990View PDF
2020-122021-08-19990View PDF
2019-122021-05-05990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $21,500 from Community Foundation for Muskegon County
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $22,714 from Community Foundation for Muskegon County
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
HealthAnimalsDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3279 E Laketon Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
Metro area
Muskegon, MI
County
Muskegon County, MI
Website URL
poundbuddies.org/ 
Phone
(231) 767-0921
IRS details
EIN
38-3590598
Fiscal year end
December
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
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