THE RESCUE TRAIN

EIN: 201897642 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA

Total Revenue
$591,973
Total Expenses
$636,239
Total Assets
$936,744
Net Assets
$935,011
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LISA YOUNG
Phone
3238995640
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE RESCUE TRAIN, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $592K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

A NO KILL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING ANIMAL SUFFERING THROUGH HANDS-ON RESCUE WORK, DEDICATION TO SPAY/NEUTER, SHELTER INTERVENTION, AND EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $289,480

DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT LACK OF ACCESS TO SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES, THE RESCUE TRAIN LAUNCHED A MOBILE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC IN AUGUST 2024, PROVIDING FREE AND LOW-COST SERVICES TO SHELTERS...

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DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT LACK OF ACCESS TO SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES, THE RESCUE TRAIN LAUNCHED A MOBILE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC IN AUGUST 2024, PROVIDING FREE AND LOW-COST SERVICES TO SHELTERS, RESCUES, AND LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS.THIS INITIATIVE HELPS REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS ENTERING SHELTERS AND ADDRESSES PET OVERPOPULATION.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RUNS "FERAL FIX LA," A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY CATS, WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CATS LIVING ON THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES AND ALLEVIATING ANIMAL SUFFERING.IN TOTAL, OVER 800 PETS WERE SPAYED OR NEUTERED IN 2024 THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $172,677

IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SAVE AS MANY ANIMAL LIVES AS POSSIBLE BY REHOMING ABANDONED, INJURED, AND UNWANTED ANIMALS.THE ORGANIZATION RESCUES DOGS, CATS, AND FARM ANIMALS FROM CITY AND...

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IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SAVE AS MANY ANIMAL LIVES AS POSSIBLE BY REHOMING ABANDONED, INJURED, AND UNWANTED ANIMALS.THE ORGANIZATION RESCUES DOGS, CATS, AND FARM ANIMALS FROM CITY AND COUNTY SHELTERS, AS WELL AS FROM THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES, AND SEEKS TO PLACE THEM IN LOVING, PERMANENT HOMES.PRIOR TO ADOPTION, ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED OR NEUTERED, VACCINATED, AND MICROCHIPPED. SICK, INJURED, AND SENIOR ANIMALS RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION. ANIMALS REQUIRING BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION RECEIVE TRAINING TO SUPPORT SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL ADOPTIONS.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS IN PREPARING ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION BY PROVIDING SERVICES THROUGH ITS MOBILE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC.

Program 3
Expenses: $116,630

THE RESCUE TRAIN IS A PIONEER OF THE SHELTER INTERVENTION MODEL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "KEEP YOUR PET" PROJECT AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PET OWNERS WITH ALTERNATIVES TO SURRENDERING THEIR...

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THE RESCUE TRAIN IS A PIONEER OF THE SHELTER INTERVENTION MODEL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "KEEP YOUR PET" PROJECT AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PET OWNERS WITH ALTERNATIVES TO SURRENDERING THEIR ANIMALS DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS.THE PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT FOR VETERINARY CARE, PET FOOD, GROOMING, SHELTER REDEMPTION FEES, AND PET DEPOSITS.BILINGUAL COUNSELORS OPERATE OUT OF THE EAST VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER AND RESPOND TO A DEDICATED HOTLINE. THE PROGRAM ALSO MAINTAINS A PET FOOD PANTRY.BY PROVIDING CRITICAL RESOURCES TO SENIORS, VETERANS, LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS, AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, THE PROGRAM HELPS KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES REDUCING SHELTER INTAKE AND EUTHANASIA.IN 2024, THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1,924 PETS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $591,868
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $105
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $591,973

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $88,988
Fundraising Expenses $12,294
Program Expenses $578,787
Other Expenses $547,251
TOTAL EXPENSES $636,239

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $591,973 $519,724 +0.1%
Expenses $636,239 $473,081 +0.3%
Net Income $-44,266 $46,643 -1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
1
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$75,000
Total Directors
4
$75,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA YOUNG PRESIDENT & CEO 45.00
Officer Director
$75,000 $0 $75,000
DELILAH LOUD SECRETARY 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMI RUDOFSKY TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRAINE ALDERETTE BOARD MEMBER 24.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $591,973 $636,239 $936,744 $-44,266
2023 $519,724 $473,081 $979,621 $46,643
2022 $534,156 $541,837 $941,007 $-7,681
2021 $635,270 $489,271 $953,589 $145,999
2020 $664,724 $455,102 $814,158 $209,622
2020 $664,724 $455,102 $814,158 $209,622
2019 $501,208 $460,990 $619,377 $40,218
2018 $558,101 $445,754 $575,626 $112,347
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