SHELTER TRANSPORT ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM

EIN: 454258426 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

SHERMAN OAKS, CA

Total Revenue
$1,027,905
Total Expenses
$1,011,039
Total Assets
$1,794,847
Net Assets
$1,782,715
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
STEVE SPIRO
Phone
3237917282
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SHELTER TRANSPORT ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF OVERPOPULATION OF ANIMALS BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION, SHELTER, AND SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES FOR ANIMALS IN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $935,307

Rescue/Transport program - Founded in 2011, Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team's(aka START Rescue) goal has been to reduce euthanasia rates of adoptable pets in the overcrowded shelters of...

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Rescue/Transport program - Founded in 2011, Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team's(aka START Rescue) goal has been to reduce euthanasia rates of adoptable pets in the overcrowded shelters of California. These abused and neglected dogs and cats desperately need safe passage to less populated states where vetted rescue partners provide the rehabilitation and socialization necessary, and position them for adoption. We address this need by providing, at minimum, monthly large-scale rescue/transport/relocation (one of two flagship programs) for at-risk animals, linking overburdened shelters in California to STARTs fully vetted, contracted destination partners in the Pacific Northwest where there is both capacity and demand. In 2025,START rescued/relocated/transported 641 adoptable pets to the PNW who have since found wonderful homes, and also rescued 79 pets who found wonderful homes in California.

Program 2

Spay/Neuter program - Our second flagship program provides spay/neuter services for underserved California communities such as Bakersfield, Taft/Maricopa, San Bernardino, Riverside, Lancaster...

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Spay/Neuter program - Our second flagship program provides spay/neuter services for underserved California communities such as Bakersfield, Taft/Maricopa, San Bernardino, Riverside, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, Porterville and surrounding areas of Tulare County. These areas have large numbers of stray and neglected dogs and cats along with very high shelter intake. It is especially important for us to build strong relationships with low-income spay/neuter neighbors in target zip code California locations. In 2025, START funded 1,136 spay/neuter surgeries for pets in underserved areas and for the pets of low-income senior citizens.Additionally, START Rescue partners with shelters in underserved communities to secure grant funding for critical services such as spay/neuter, vaccinations, and food pantries.

Program 3

START was named "2025 Top-Rated" by Great Nonprofits, and was awarded Guidestar's "Platinum Seal of Transparency.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $816,944
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $106,970
Other Revenue $103,991
TOTAL REVENUE $1,027,905

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $53,260
Salaries & Benefits $42,391
Fundraising Expenses $10,042
Program Expenses $935,307
Other Expenses $915,388
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,011,039

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,027,905 $921,650 +0.1%
Expenses $1,011,039 $903,756 +0.1%
Net Income $16,866 $17,894 -0.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
12

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
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVE SPIRO President 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RENE RUSTON Treasurer 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP GARABEGIAN Secretary 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TALITHA DAVIES WEGNER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA SNYDER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN ANTHONY THEODORE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA RAZNICK Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN LAVINTHAL Director 3.00
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
2025 $1,027,905 $1,011,039 $1,794,847 $16,866
2024 $921,650 $903,756 $1,665,733 $17,894
2023 $1,221,810 $950,591 $1,543,555 $271,219
2022 $875,606 $875,416 $1,223,007 $190
2021 $1,160,233 $751,783 $1,349,664 $408,450
2020 $820,182 $576,489 $923,072 $243,693
2019 $640,222 $628,591 $632,360 $11,631
2018 $692,211 $652,754 $618,267 $39,457
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