COLUMBUS DOG CONNECTION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

COLUMBUS DOG CONNECTION INC

EIN 31-1648642 · Animal-Related (D200)

What they do

to RESCUE, FOSTER, and FIND PERMANENT HOMES for STRAY and HOMELESS DOGS and CATS. to IMPLEMENT AN AGGRESSSIVE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM THROUGHOUT OHIO to HELP END UNWANTED PET OVERPOPULATION.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$96.29spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$7.60of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.40in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

56.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $50,416 for MIRNA BOWMAN (EXECUTIVE DI). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$490,686

Expenses$472,473

Annual surplus $18,213 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$35,937 · 7.6% of expenses

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Revenue$490,686

Expenses$472,473

Assets$189,995

Income$491,665

Contributions$277,408

Management and general$35,937

Stocks and bonds$56,602

Accounting fees$2,828

Investing fees$850

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MIRNA BOWMANEXECUTIVE DI · 55 hrs/week $50,416

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)

MIRNA BOWMANEXECUTIVE DI

CAROL FOLKERTHPRESIDENT

DR DEVON HORNEBOARD MEMBER

DR KRISTY CLAYBOARD MEMBER

ELIZABETH KOSTELACBOARD MEMBER

LINDA DIROLLTREASURER

MICHELLE GORMANBOARD MEMBER

THERESA REEDBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1999
Location: 2761 JOHNSTOWN RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43219
County: Franklin
In care of: MIRNA BOWMAN
Primary officer: MIRNA BOWMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website EmailColumbusDogConnectionInfo@gmail.com Phone(614) 471-9000 Officer phone(614) 237-9210

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: W3 GLOBAL ACCOUNTING LLC
NTEE classification: Animal-Related (D200)