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STORYTELLERS EXPRESS INC
Ogdensburg, NY · EIN 472093589 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · storytellersexpressinc.com
revenue
$10K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$185K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

We are a non profit dog rescue which assists dogs of all ages and needs. We take owner surrenders and pull from over populated shelters ultimately placing the dogs in foster homes where they learn to become family members and await permanent placement with new families looking for new family pets. We provide medical needs for the dogs so they can lead healthy happy lives once they are saved.

profile · synthesized from sources

Storytellers Express Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue based in New York that saves dogs from overcrowded shelters and owner surrenders. The organization places dogs in foster homes across the East Coast, Southeast, and Midwest, providing medical care and preparing them for adoption. It relies on a volunteer network for fostering, transport, and adoption support to create "happy ending" stories for abandoned dogs.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Foster Care Program
Places rescued dogs in short- or long-term foster homes where they receive food, love, and medical support funded by the organization
Rescue & Adoption Program
Rescues dogs from overcrowded shelters and owner surrenders, places them in foster homes, provides medical care, and facilitates adoptions across multiple states
Volunteer Transport Network
Operates a volunteer-based transport system that moves dogs to adopters or foster homes at no cost to the recipient, coordinated by dedicated transport volunteers
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
    • Facilitation of dog adoptions
      Facilitates the permanent adoption of rescued dogs, including placing puppies and other dogs into adoptive homes after care and stabilization in foster programs.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
    • Medical care for dogs in foster care
      Covers all medical expenses for dogs in foster care, ensuring they receive necessary healthcare to prepare them for permanent adoption.
  • Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Rescue and foster care for dogs
      Operates a foster-based dog rescue program that rescues dogs from overcrowded and high-kill shelters, places them in volunteer foster homes, and provides temporary shelter and care until they are ready for transport and adoption. The organization accepts owner surrenders and supports dogs in foster care across locations including South Carolina.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Transportation of rescued dogs
      Provides transport services for rescued dogs, including moving animals from overcrowded shelters to foster homes or rescue organizations and offering free transport to approved adopters via a volunteer-based network. Volunteers donate time, vehicles, and fuel to support animal relocation.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$7K69%
Program service revenue$3K31%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$185K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$185K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -64.0%
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Fully Vetted Dogs & Puppies Network — Member organization listing adoption fees and requirements for dogs.
  • high kill shelters Partner — Collaborates with high-kill shelters to rescue animals at risk of euthanasia.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Bonding Through Shared Animal Welfare Commitment
    methodology: community-bonding-through-adoption
    By engaging volunteers, adoptive families, and foster caregivers in a shared mission of animal rescue, the organization strengthens emotional investment and community ties, which enhances volunteer retention and adopter commitment because participants feel personally connected to the dogs and the organization’s impact.
  • Foster-Based Rehabilitation Model
    methodology: foster-based rehabilitation
    By housing rescued dogs in volunteer foster homes rather than physical shelters, the organization improves their socialization and behavioral rehabilitation, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful adoption because dogs receive individualized care and a home environment that prepares them for permanent families.
  • Rescue and Transport as Narrative-Building for Adoption
    methodology: rescue-and-transport-assistance
    By using rescue and transport efforts to shape compelling stories around each dog’s journey, the organization increases adoptability because these narratives foster empathy and emotional connection with potential adopters, making the dogs more relatable and desirable.