The Ark
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $747.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Cherryfield, ME
- Founding
- 12/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 01-0401717
Organization Overview
The Ark is located in Cherryfield, ME. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ark employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ark 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 12/2021, Ark generated $747.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $478.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ARK IS DEDICATED TO THE CARE OF HOMELESS, UNWANTED, OR DISPLACED ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVING 2 COUNTIES PROVIDING TEMPORARY SHELTER, CARE AND TRAINING FOR OVER 350 ANIMALS PER YEAR. ALSO PROVIDE ADOPTION SERVICES, INTEGRATE SHELTER PROGRAMS WITH HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES, PROVIDE PHONE HELP LINE MATERIALS FOR THE PUBLIC. THE ARKS NEWEST PROGRAM, PIPPY POSITIVELY INSPIRING PET PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHS, IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CARING AND COMPASSIONATE CITIZENS BY INSPIRING OUR YOUTH TO LEAD AND TEACH OTHERS THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMAL WELFARE.
STITCH-IN-TIME PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THE FULL COST OF SPAYING OR NEUTERING THEIR PET. THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE PROCEEDS FROM THE ARK THRIFT SHOP AND CARING INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTING SPECIFICALLY TO THE STITCH-IN-TIME PROGRAM.
EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR COMPANION ANIMALS. THE WINSTON FUND PROVIDES FUNDING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN NEED OF EMERGENCY VET SERVICES FOR COMPANION ANIMALS. PROVIDES FUNDING TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY OR DISABLED PET OWNERS MOVING TO ASSISTED LIVING FOR REQUIRED PET DEPOSIT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shaina Mugford Administrator | Officer | 40 | $37,385 |
Michelle Wright Shelter Manager | Officer | 40 | $26,191 |
Karen Macomber President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Leigh Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Gross Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susanne Bussell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $16,201 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $624,734 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $640,935 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $41,635 |
| Investment income | $4,254 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $33,612 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $26,963 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $747,399 |
| 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. | $63,576 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $106,096 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,120 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,335 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,070 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,308 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,720 |
| Office expenses | $31,971 |
| Information technology | $11,030 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,944 |
| Travel | $10,264 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,382 |
| Insurance | $8,365 |
| All other expenses | $3,914 |
| Total functional expenses | $478,697 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,874 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $252,211 |
| 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 | $3,794 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,073 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $191,026 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,794,076 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,322,054 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,721 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $21,721 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,808,820 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $491,513 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,322,054 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Ark has recieved totaling $33,184.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Animal Protection & Welfare, COVID-19 Related Assistance | $27,480 |
Narragansett Number One Foundation Bar Mills, ME PURPOSE: PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $704 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Animal Refuge League Of Greater Portland Westbrook, ME | $17,928,556 | $4,686,899 |
Animal Welfare Society Inc West Kennebunk, ME | $7,582,687 | $3,248,197 |
New Hampshire Spca Stratham, NH | $21,973,066 | $3,888,255 |
Midcoast Humane Brunswick, ME | $10,029,292 | $4,016,788 |
Monadnock Region Humane Society Swanzey, NH | $6,081,514 | $2,883,005 |
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society Lewiston, ME | $4,014,787 | $2,179,741 |
Bangor Humane Society Bangor, ME | $5,081,611 | $1,817,172 |
Humane Society For Greater Nashua Corporation Nashua, NH | $2,958,296 | $2,728,235 |
Maine State Society For The Protection Of Animals South Windham, ME | $14,197,054 | $1,438,348 |
Humane Society Waterville Area Waterville, ME | $878,185 | $1,455,052 |
Fast Friends Swanzey, NH | $1,507,928 | $1,316,388 |
New Hampshire Humane Society Laconia, NH | $6,234,291 | $1,008,360 |