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The Puppy MILL Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 27-1297591

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Dec 20, 2021

1341 W Fullerton AvenueChicago, IL 60614

(847) 922-7125

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-228%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$22,500

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 117.8% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-58%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-64%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Down

$32,337

Down $44,362 (-58%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$32,325

Down $43,618 (-57%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$12

Down $744 (-98%) from 2018

Revenue

Down

$19,095

Down $33,971 (-64%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$62,713

Down $5,406 (-7.9%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$43,618

Down $28,565 (-190%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $24,811Net Assets 2013: $24,8112013Assets 2014: $56,218Net Assets 2014: $56,2182014Assets 2015: $91,206Liabilities 2015: $993Net Assets 2015: $90,2132015Assets 2016: $103,399Liabilities 2016: $1,456Net Assets 2016: $101,9432016Assets 2017: $92,317Liabilities 2017: $1,321Net Assets 2017: $90,9962017Assets 2018: $76,699Liabilities 2018: $756Net Assets 2018: $75,9432018Assets 2019: $32,337Liabilities 2019: $12Net Assets 2019: $32,3252019Assets 2020: $13,000Liabilities 2020: $5,441Net Assets 2020: $7,5592020

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$32,337
Liabilities$12
Net Assets$32,325

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2013: $50,625Expenses 2013: $49,395Net Income 2013: $1,2302013Revenue 2014: $73,054Expenses 2014: $41,647Net Income 2014: $31,4072014Revenue 2015: $73,971Expenses 2015: $39,976Net Income 2015: $33,9952015Revenue 2016: $59,655Expenses 2016: $47,925Net Income 2016: $11,7302016Revenue 2017: $42,942Expenses 2017: $53,889Net Income 2017: -$10,9472017Revenue 2018: $53,066Expenses 2018: $68,119Net Income 2018: -$15,0532018Revenue 2019: $19,095Expenses 2019: $62,713Net Income 2019: -$43,6182019Revenue 2020: $15,340Expenses 2020: $40,106Net Income 2020: -$24,7662020

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$19,095
Expenses$62,713
Net Income-$43,618
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Dec 20, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$24,793
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Raie awarness and educate about puppy mills.

Raise awareness and educate about puppy mills.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT PUPPY MILLS AND PET STORES THAT SELL DOGS. WE DO THIS THROUGH ADVERTISING, DEMONSTRATIONS AND EDUCATION.$0$62,713
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CARI MEYERSPresident / Executive DirectorPT$22,500-$22,500
CHARLES MEYERSSecretaryPT$0--
MARA RASIKASTreasurerPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Various$5,270$5,270$5,503$-233
Total Events$5,270$5,270$5,503$-233
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Puppy Mill Project
EIN
27-1297591
Phone
8479227125
Address
1341 W Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Signing Officer

Name
Cari Meyers
Title
President
Phone
8479227125
Signed
2021-12-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Getzel Schiff & Pesce LLP
Address
100 Crossways Park West Suite 403, Woodbury, NY 11797
Preparer
Michael Getzel CPA
Phone
5166928500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 7 - Sales of Inventory

Income: Gross Receipts: 852. Returns and Allowances: 0. Less Cost of Goods Sold: 195. Gross Profit: 657. Cost of Goods Sold: Inventory at Beginning of Year: 0. Merchandise Purchased: 195. Cost of Labor: 0. Materials and Supplies: 0. Other Costs: 0. Inventory at End of Year: 0. Cost of Goods Sold: 195.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: Supplies. Amount: 4,844. Description: Information Technology. Amount: 4,721. Description: Marketing. Amount: 404. Description: Miscellaneous Expenses. Amount: 740. Description: Insurance. Amount: 3,435. Description: Rescue Program. Amount: 16,308. Description: Contract Labor. Amount: 269. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 30,721.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: Credit Card Payable. Beg. of Year Amount: 756. End of Year Amount: 12.

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