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EIN 46-2515658

Ruff Start Boxer Rescue

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Wallace
State
Michigan
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
Description
Ruff Start Boxer Rescue is an animal protection and welfare organization run by Melody A Linsmeier based in Wallace, MI which focuses on rehabilitating, medically vetting, and rehoming boxer dogs.
Total revenues
$173,667
2024
Total expenses
$164,771
2024
Total assets
$27,796
2024
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Ruff Start Boxer Rescue

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
PayPal Giving Fund$25,917
Verizon FoundationOther Civic / Community$100

Financials for Ruff Start Boxer Rescue

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$133,067
Program services$40,600
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$173,667

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Data update history
June 1, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2024
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,917 from PayPal Giving Fund
August 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
June 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
W7410 Number 9 Rd
Wallace, MI 49893
County
Menominee County, MI
Website URL
fortheloveofaboxer.org/ 
Phone
(715) 587-1911
IRS details
EIN
46-2515658
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2014
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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