Best Friends Animal Society
- Assets
- $152.7m
- Revenue
- $106.9m
- Investments
- $2.2m
- Employees
- 937
- Location
- Kanab, UT
- Founding
- 12/1971
- Data as of
- 09/2020
- EIN
- 23-7147797
Organization Overview
Best Friends Animal Society is located in Kanab, UT. The organization was established in 1971. 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 09/2021, Best Friends Animal Society employed 937 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Best Friends Animal Society 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 09/2020, Best Friends Animal Society generated $106.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $100.7m during the year ending 09/2020. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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.
Since 2015, Best Friends Animal Society has awarded 1,271 individual grants totaling $42,979,987. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRING ABOUT A TIME WHEN THERE ARE NO MORE HOMELESS PETS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL CARE ACTIVITIES (SANCTUARY) - SEE SCHEDULE O
INITIATIVES, PROGRAM CITIES, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, NETWORK PARTNERS AND OTHER NATIONAL OUTREACH - SEE SCHEDULE O
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Howell Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $366,942 |
Julianne Castle Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $350,760 |
Susan Citro Chief Experience Officer | Officer | 40 | $233,033 |
Gregory Castle Board Member / CEO Emeritu | Trustee | 40 | $225,132 |
Valerie Dorian Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $222,876 |
Karen Gallardo Sr. Director - Major & Pla | Officer | 40 | $212,106 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Smith-scott Properties Ltd Rent | 9/29/21 | $235,744 |
Forwardpmx Llc Prof Fees | 9/29/21 | $549,770 |
One Love Animal Hospital-bay Ridge Veternary Services | 9/29/21 | $194,728 |
Tanner Llc Prof Fees | 9/29/21 | $166,685 |
Michael & Christine Howarth Rent | 9/29/21 | $139,219 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $102,699,588 |
| Investment income | $1,443,498 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $29,905 |
| Net Rental Income | -$958,741 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,416,205 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $144,378 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$46,756 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $106,903,525 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $49,396 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $7,585 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,135,264 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $43,284,728 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,416,456 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,058,776 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,465,795 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $419,124 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $125,370 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $146,947 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $840,783 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $203,280 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,880,087 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,900,807 |
| Office expenses | $1,139,330 |
| Information technology | $2,678,938 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,858,505 |
| Travel | $1,070,243 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $668,526 |
| Interest | $619,112 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,751,544 |
| Insurance | $1,386,193 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $100,665,535 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $827,300 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,666,808 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,157,259 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,080,760 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,011,330 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,485,422 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $50,051,940 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,184,489 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,373,276 |
| Total assets | $152,713,432 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,735,587 |
| 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 | $41,893,724 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,969,778 |
| Total liabilities | $60,599,089 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $92,114,343 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Best Friends Animal Society has awarded $6,519,194 in support to 174 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
West Chester, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $650,000 |
Edinburg, TX PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $304,438 |
Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $276,950 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $195,000 |
San Pedro, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $195,000 |
RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPT OF ANIMAL SERVICES PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT | $190,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Best Friends Animal Society has recieved totaling $186,950.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Maud And Burton Goldfield Family Foundation Corporation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: NOKILL CALIFORNIA 2025 INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
Maud And Burton Goldfield Family Foundation Corporation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
C&k Clark Family Foundation Hernando, FL PURPOSE: SAVE ANIMAL LIVES | $10,000 |
Arctica And Abbey Foundation Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: SEE RECIPIENT'S STATEMENT OF PURPOSE | $6,000 |
Angelo R & Mary V Cali Family Foundation Inc Cranford, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
The Cold Heading Foundation Warren, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSON | $2,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $19,111,419 |
| Earnings | $2,780,234 |
| Admin Expense | $319,633 |
| Net Contributions | $1,241,709 |
| Ending Balance | $22,813,729 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | $152,713,432 | $106,903,525 |
Denver Dumb Friends League Denver, CO | $128,872,842 | $28,226,636 |
Center For Biological Diversity Inc Tucson, AZ | $43,284,959 | $36,653,414 |
Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | $95,151,966 | $45,142,904 |
Humane Society Of The Pikes Peak Region Colorado Springs, CO | $31,213,500 | $18,547,973 |
The Animal Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $55,751,912 | $11,185,043 |
Humane Society Of Utah Murray, UT | $11,482,064 | $8,379,038 |
Humane Society Of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | $27,579,466 | $8,340,871 |
Idaho Humane Society Inc Boise, ID | $27,704,530 | $10,834,073 |
Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc Santa Fe, NM | $16,857,647 | $7,882,180 |
Animal Humane Association Of New Mexico Inc Albuquerque, NM | $16,434,234 | $7,492,512 |
Nevada Humane Society Inc Reno, NV | $21,032,278 | $9,962,227 |