BOSTON BUDDIES INC

EIN: 830364718 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Huntington Beach, CA

Total Revenue
$190,551
Total Expenses
$176,038
Total Assets
$525,131
Net Assets
$525,131
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Karen Engman
Phone
3103644543
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BOSTON BUDDIES INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $191K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $176K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Boston Buddies rescues and rehomes Boston Terriers and Boston Terrier mixes in need in Southern California and surrounding areas. Boston Buddies rescues dogs from local shelters, owner relinquishments and strays. We match homeless and potentially homeless dogs with permanent families, provide temporary foster care and necessary and reasonable medical care. Boston Buddies assisted over 70 dogs in 2025.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $133,024 Revenue: $0

Vetting and Medical Care: Boston Buddies primary focus is on rescuing those dogs that are truly in need of rescue. Each of our private and municipal rescue partners knows we will take in any dog, no...

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Vetting and Medical Care: Boston Buddies primary focus is on rescuing those dogs that are truly in need of rescue. Each of our private and municipal rescue partners knows we will take in any dog, no matter its medical condition. Boston Buddies' largest single expense is vet fees. In 2025 Boston Buddies' vet fees totaled $133,024. When dogs are taken into care by Boston Buddies they each receive a vet exam, including heartworm and fecal testing, blood panels for senior and sick dogs, other diagnostic procedures as necessary, vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip implantation and registration and any treatment or surgeries needed. Boston Buddies spends on average $1900 per dog to get them ready for adoption.

Program 2
Expenses: $32,381 Revenue: $0

Adoption Program: Boston Buddies takes into our care dogs from animal shelters and owners no longer able to care for them. Dogs are either placed in a volunteer foster home or boarded (when no foster...

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Adoption Program: Boston Buddies takes into our care dogs from animal shelters and owners no longer able to care for them. Dogs are either placed in a volunteer foster home or boarded (when no foster homes are available). In 2025 Boston Buddies spent $32380 to board dogs when volunteer foster homes were not available. Once the dogs have been vetted and medical needs taken care of we put them on our website and social media, listed on Petfinder and Adopt a Pet and advertised as adoptable. Boston Buddies charges an Adoption Fee for our dogs. Adoption Fees range from $100-$600 depending on the age and medical needs of the particular dog. Pre-pandemic Boston Buddies participated in adoption fairs and events where we would bring current foster dogs looking for homes. Boston Buddies follows up on all adoptions and remains committed to the dogs for their lifetime. Our Adoption Agreement requires that dogs be returned to Boston Buddies in the event the adopter dies or can no longer care for them. Boston Buddies remains available to adopters, and to members of the general public, for advice and trouble shooting for their dogs. Boston Buddies never euthanizes due to space limitation or length of time in foster care. Boston Buddies has assisted over 2600 dogs in need from time of inception through December 2025.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,570 Revenue: $0

Training: Boston Buddies often takes in dogs that are in need of behavioral training prior to being made available to the public for adoption. Boston Buddies utilizes the services of professional...

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Training: Boston Buddies often takes in dogs that are in need of behavioral training prior to being made available to the public for adoption. Boston Buddies utilizes the services of professional behaviorists to assist in this program. During 2025 Boston Buddies spent $3570 in training (often in board and train situations) of our dogs.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $170,525
Program Service Revenue $10,726
Investment Income $9,300
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $190,551

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $4,263
Program Expenses $170,709
Other Expenses $176,038
TOTAL EXPENSES $176,038

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $190,551 $201,639 -0.1%
Expenses $176,038 $176,225 0.0%
Net Income $14,513 $25,414 -0.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
2
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

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
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rachael Farmer President/Director 50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Engman Treasurer/Director 50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Engberg Secretary 10
Officer
$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 $190,551 $176,038 $525,131 $14,513
2024 $201,639 $176,225 $510,618 $25,414
2023 $67,081 $153,534 $485,204 $-86,453
2022 $229,057 $240,151 $571,657 $-11,094
2021 $469,059 $187,964 $582,751 $281,095
2020 $208,936 $137,484 $301,656 $71,452
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