The Rescue Train
- Assets
- $979.6k
- Revenue
- $519.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- North Hollywood, CA
- Founding
- 02/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-1897642
Organization Overview
The Rescue Train is located in North Hollywood, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rescue Train is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Rescue Train generated $519.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $473.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A NO KILL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING ANIMAL SUFFERING THROUGH HANDS-ON RESCUE WORK, DEDICATION TO SPAY/NEUTER, SHELTER INTERVENTION, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SAVE AS MANY ANIMALS' LIVES AS POSSIBLE AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS ENTERING SHELTERS BY RESCUING AND REHOMEING ABANDONED, INJURED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS.THE ORGANIZATION RESCUES DOGS, CATS AND FARM ANIMALS FROM CITY AND COUNTY SHELTERS AND FROM LIVNG ON THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES AND SEEKS TO FIND THEM LOVING, PERMANENT HOMES. PRIOR TO ADOPTION, ALL ANIMALS ARE SEEN BY VETERINARIANS AND ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED, VACCINATED AND MICROCHIPPED. THE ORGANIZATION OFTEN RESCUES INJURED OR SICK ANIMALS AND REHABILITATES THEM PRIOR TO ADOPTION. THE ORGANIZATION "OBEDIENCE TRAINS" HOMELESS DOGS TO HELP THEM BECOME MORE ADOPTABLE AND SUCCEED AS GOOD CANINE CITIZENS.
THE ORGANIZATION'S "KEEP YOUR PET PROJECT" PREVENTS ANIMALS FROM ENTERING CITY AND COUNTY SHELTERS IN LOS ANGELES BY PROVIDING CRITICAL RESOURCES TO SENIORS, VETERANS, LOW-INCOME AND PET OWNERS EXCPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS PROGRAM IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A HOTLINE, IN-PERSON BILLINGUAL COUNSELORS WHO ARE STATIONED AT BOTH LOS ANGELES ANIMAL SERVICES EAST VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH PET-FRIENDLY HOMELESS SHELTERS. WE PROVIDE: FREE SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINES, FREE OR LOW-COST VETERINARY APPOINTMENTS, PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES AND DOG TRAINING. WE FIX FENCES AND SUPPLY DOG RUNS, PAY PET DEPOSITS & EDUCATE ABOUT TENTANTS RIGHTS, AND/OR PAY LICENSE FEES AND REDEMPTION FEES. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO A LIASON TO ANIMAL CONTROL, SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASING THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS ENTERING SHELTERS, REDUCING SHELTER EUTHANSIA AND HELPING OWNERS KEEP THEIR PETS HOME WHERE THEY BELONG. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A "PET PANTRY AND PROVIDES SENIORS, VETERANS, LOW-INCOME AND PET OWNERS EXCPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH PET FOOD FOR THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS. THIS PROGRAM IS IMPLEMENTED AT THE LOS ANGELES EAST VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER, THROUGH DRIVE-THROUGH MOBILE PET ASSISTANCE EVENTS AND DELIVERIES. THE GOAL IS TO HAVE NO PET OWNER HAVE TO SURRENDER THEIR PET TO A SHELTER BECAUSE OF A LACK OF BASIC RESOURCES AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS ENTERING SHELTERS.
THE ORGANIZATION RUNS "FIX THE VALLEY" WHICH PROVIDES FREE AND LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER FOR DOGS AND CATS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS TO HELP REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RUNS "FERAL FIX LA AND PROVIDES FREE SPAY/NEUTER TO COMMUNITY CATS WITH THE GOAL TO HELP REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CATS LIVING ON THE STREETS OF LOS ANGELES AND RELIEVE ANIMAL SUFFERING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Young President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $75,000 |
Delilah Loud Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jami Rudofsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lorraine Alderette Board Member | Trustee | 24 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $67,874 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $431,702 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $519,576 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $148 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $519,724 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,880 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,959 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,502 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,067 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,692 |
| Insurance | $33,062 |
| All other expenses | $68,094 |
| Total functional expenses | $473,081 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $926,861 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,819 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,941 |
| Total assets | $979,621 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $344 |
| Total liabilities | $344 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $979,277 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $979,621 |