Mohave Ratz Corporation

2025 Annual Report

Prepared January 31, 2026

Letter From the Founder

2025 marked the official beginning of Mohave Ratz Corporation. What started as a small rescue effort quickly grew into a structured, mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, compassionate care for domestic rats in Mohave County. This first year focused on building a legal foundation, establishing operational systems, and caring for our initial group of rescued rats.

Thanks to one outside donor and substantial founder support, Mohave Ratz Corporation completed its first year with all expenses fully funded.

Our Mission

Mohave Ratz Corporation is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible placement of domestic rats. We provide safe housing, medical care, enrichment, and community education about proper rat care and welfare.

2025 Highlights

  • Officially formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • Established website, domain, and communication infrastructure
  • Intake of 16 rescued rats (11 in August, 5 in September)
  • Provided daily care, enrichment, and medical support
  • 100% of expenses funded by donations

Detailed Cost Breakdown (2025)

Startup & Administrative Costs

Articles of Incorporation$75.00
Legal Publication (3 × $40.59)$121.77
IRS 1023-EZ Filing Fee$275.00
Domain Registration$22.50
Veterinary Intake Exams (2 × $72)$144.00
Website Hosting (8.5 months)$119.00
Trash Service (Aug–Dec @ $10/mo)$50.00
Total Startup & Administrative Costs$807.27

Rat-Care Operating Costs

Daily cost per rat (including trash): $0.23631/day

Rat-Days (Group 1: 11 rats × 131 days)1441
Rat-Days (Group 2: 5 rats × 102 days)510
Total Rat-Days1951
Total Rat-Care Cost$461.92

Total Expenses

Startup & Administrative Costs$807.27
Rat-Care Operating Costs$461.92
Total Expenses$1,269.19

Financial Summary for 2025

Revenue

Outside Donation$200.00
Founder Contributions (treated as donations)$1,069.19
Total Revenue$1,269.19

Net Assets

Because all expenses were fully funded by donations, Mohave Ratz Corporation ended 2025 with a net asset balance of $0.

Looking Ahead to 2026

  • Expand rescue capacity
  • Increase community education and outreach
  • Improve enrichment and medical support for rats in care
  • Pursue grant opportunities
  • Grow donor and volunteer engagement

Thank You

Mohave Ratz Corporation exists because of the generosity and compassion of our supporters. Every contribution directly improves the lives of the animals we serve. Together, we are building a safer, kinder future for domestic rats in Mohave County.