DOG STAR RESCUE INC

EIN: 464712372 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

CANTON, CT

Total Revenue
$1,089,975
Total Expenses
$708,592
Total Assets
$1,612,512
Net Assets
$1,231,497
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
NICHOLE FORTENBAUGH
Phone
8607485470
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DOG STAR RESCUE INC, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $381K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

TO GUIDE STRAY, ABANDONED, SHELTER, AND OWNER-SURRENDER DOGS OF ALL BREEDS AND AGES TO QUALIFIED, CARING, LIFELONG HOMES.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $595,363
Program Service Revenue $405,895
Investment Income $20,676
Other Revenue $68,041
TOTAL REVENUE $1,089,975

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $43,212
Program Expenses $530,017
Other Expenses $708,592
TOTAL EXPENSES $708,592

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,089,975 $729,511 +0.5%
Expenses $708,592 $593,043 +0.2%
Net Income $381,383 $136,468 +1.8%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
450

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
5
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHELLE BROWN DIRECTOR 35.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY DOBRINDT DIRECTOR 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW OMINSKY DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE LEACH DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA OMINSKY DIRECTOR 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE HANKO DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRINA REID DIRECTOR 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSANDRA ANTON DIRECTOR 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL CARBERRY DIRECTOR 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRA BRANDSTEIN DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCIS AGUISANDA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLE FORTENBAUGH EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAYLEY FRIER COO 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY RODIER TREASURER 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZOE ARNOLD ASSISTANT TR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA SANTIROCCO SECRETARY 5.00
Officer 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 $1,089,975 $708,592 $1,612,512 $381,383
2023 $729,511 $593,043 $911,001 $136,468
2022 $672,456 $529,639 $736,874 $142,817
2021 $740,800 $442,194 $701,576 $298,606
2020 $555,658 $373,961 $406,881 $181,697
2019 $412,974 $385,764 $207,333 $27,210
2018 $369,075 $365,371 $186,703 $3,704
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