Animals Are First Fund
- Assets
- $283.9k
- Revenue
- $259.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Bernardino, CA
- Founding
- 10/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-1314400
Organization Overview
Animals Are First Fund, operating under the name Arff, is located in San Bernardino, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arff 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, Arff generated $259.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $118.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 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 ANIMALS ARE FIRST FUND (ARFF) PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ANIMALS CARED FOR AND HOUSED AT ANIMAL SHELTERS OPERATED BY SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (ACC). ARFF PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, PET ADOPTION, AND SPAYING/NEUTERING IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. ARFF ALSO PROVIDES OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE GOALS, AS ALLOWED BY LAW. ARFF HAS NO PAID STAFF AND IS 100% SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEERS WHO DESIRE TO HELP THE HOMELESS ANIMALS CARED FOR AT COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN CALENDAR YEAR 2021 THE ANIMALS ARE FIRST FUND (ARFF) SUPPORTED A VARIETY OF PET ADOPTION EVENTS TO HELP FIND LOVING HOMES FOR HOMELESS PETS. A TOTAL OF FOURTEEN (14) EVENTS WERE SPONSORED AND 524 PETS WERE PLACED IN HOMES AS A RESULT OF THOSE EVENTS AT A COST OF $30,545.56. ARFF PARTNERED WITH SUBARU OF AMERICA AND OUR LOCAL SUBARU DEALER TO COSPONSOR THE "SUBARU LOVES PETS" CAMPAIGN AT SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTERS AND ALSO SPONSORED THE 1ST HOMEWARD BOUND VIRTUAL PET ADOPTION EVENT. IN ADDITION, A COMMERCIAL WAS DEVELOPED TO PROMOTE PET ADOPTIONS FROM COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITIES THAT AIRED DURING THE "PUPPY BOWL AND OTHER ANIMAL RELATED EVENTS ON LOCAL CABLE TELEVISION NETWORKS. ARFF PURCHASED 5,000 MICROCHIPS AT A COST OF $27,000.00 SO ALL PETS PLACED FROM COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITIES COULD BE MICROCHIPPED FREE OF CHARGE. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS WERE PURCHASED TO SUPPORT HUMANE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AT A COST OF $5,012.07. ARFF LAUNCHED A NEW STERILIZATION PROGRAM IN CALENDAR YEAR 2021. THE HUMANE WILD BURRO POPULATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (HWBPMP) WAS ESTABLISHED. A GRANT WAS RECEIVED FROM THE D. J. & T. FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 TO HUMANELY STERILIZE MALE WILD BURROS AND ASSIST IN RELOCATING SPECIFIC HERDS OF BURROS TO THE DONKEYLAND SANCTUARY. A TOTAL OF $51,082.50 WAS SPENT ON THE HWBPMP WITH $148,917.50 REMAINING AS A RESTRICTED AMOUNT TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM. IN THIS INITIAL PHASE OF THE PROGRAM A TOTAL OF 300 BURROS WILL BE STERILIZED. SEVERAL HERDS OF BURROS, INCLUDING MOTHERS AND THEIR YOUNG, HAVE ALREADY BEEN RELOCATED TO THE DONKEYLAND SANCTUARY WHERE THEY WILL BE SAFE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Cronin President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joshua Dugas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dori Baeza Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $259,018 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $259,018 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $259,018 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $975 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,272 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $118,538 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $283,889 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $283,889 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $134,971 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $148,918 |
| 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 | $283,889 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Animals Are First Fund has recieved totaling $227.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $227 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
San Diego Humane Society & Spca San Diego, CA | $70,615,617 | $45,691,033 |
San Francisco Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals San Francisco, CA | $115,776,209 | $51,611,688 |
Center For Biological Diversity Inc Tucson, AZ | $43,284,959 | $36,653,414 |
Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | $95,151,966 | $45,142,904 |
Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | $103,747,214 | $24,056,728 |
Helen Woodward Animal Center Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $61,487,200 | $24,562,772 |
Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | $46,749,038 | $17,263,238 |
Peninsula Humane Society & Spca Burlingame, CA | $52,826,881 | $18,060,009 |
Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | $64,688,653 | $21,886,630 |
Mercy For Animals Los Angeles, CA | $27,760,277 | $18,222,198 |
The Animal Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $55,751,912 | $11,185,043 |
Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI | $54,358,412 | $17,979,129 |