Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc is located in Freeport, FL. The organization was established in 2008. 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 12/2023, Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc 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 12/2023, Alaqua Animal Refuge Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.3% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ALAQUA ANIMAL REFUGE (AAR) WAS FOUNDED ON THE CORE BELIEF THAT EVERY ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND HOMELESS ANIMAL DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO BE A LEADING ADVOCATE FOR ALL ANIMALS IN NEED RESULTING IN A KINDER, MORE EMPATHETIC WORLD FOR ALL LIVING SOULS. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN 2023 THAT IMPACTED OUR MISSION AND VISION WERE: 1) FINE TUNING THE OPERATIONS OF THE NEWLY OPENED DOG ADOPTION CENTER. 2) WE OPENED OUR FARM BARN TO HOUSE MANY GOATS, PIGS, HORSES, AND SHEEP, WHICH INCREASED TEACHING ABILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC FROM OUR STAFF. 3) INSTALLED FOUR ICU UNITS FOR THE CLINIC. 4) INCREASED PUBLIC EXPOSURE AND VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALAQUA ANIMAL REFUGE IS RECOGNIZED AS A PREMIER NO-KILL REFUGE PROVIDING PROTECTION, SHELTER, AND CARE TO ANIMALS AND IS ENGAGED IN MULTIPLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS FOCUSED ON THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN NEED. IN 2023, ALAQUA RESCUED AND PROVIDED SHELTER AND MEDICAL CARE FOR 1261 DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND 1436 WILD ANIMALS, IN ADDITION TO THE 68 SANCTUARY ANIMALS THAT ARE NOT ADOPTABLE. WE ADOPTED 1183 ANIMALS AND COMPLETED 1041 SURGERIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laurie H Hood President And Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $125,000 |
Joe Capers Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Henry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Draper Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristen Carbone Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Carroll Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Regal Stephens Construction Llc Construction Contractors | 12/30/22 | $1,148,278 |
Bbg Design Building Construction Contractors | 12/30/22 | $526,946 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,711,035 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,711,035 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $73,768 |
Investment income | $28,790 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$18,163 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $317,528 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $63,922 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,176,880 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $125,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,464,813 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $222,393 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $69,978 |
Advertising and promotion | $103,845 |
Office expenses | $112,189 |
Information technology | $66,260 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $566 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $590,635 |
Insurance | $55,182 |
All other expenses | $75,220 |
Total functional expenses | $3,746,735 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,295,756 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,018,022 |
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 | $40,557 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,846 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,011,612 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $64,023 |
Total assets | $10,465,816 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,804 |
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 | $64,023 |
Total liabilities | $181,827 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,250,644 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,345 |
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 | $10,465,816 |