Better Days Animal League
- Assets
- $259.7k
- Revenue
- $89.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Shippensburg, PA
- Founding
- 01/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0522373
Organization Overview
Better Days Animal League is located in Shippensburg, PA. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Days Animal League 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, Better Days Animal League generated $89.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
BETTER DAYS ANIMAL LEAGUE IS A NON-PROFIT ANIMAL ORGANIZATION WITH AN ADOPTION CENTER IN CHAMBERSBURG, PA. EACH YEAR, MANY CATS AND KITTENS COME TO OUR RESCUE IN HOPES OF FINDING THEIR "FOREVER" HOMES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ABUSED, ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED CATS THE LOVE AND CARE THEY SO RIGHTLY DESERVE UNTIL THE DAY THEY ARE ADOPTED. BDAL CONTINUES TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY WITHOUT PAID ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING NEED FOR LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES IN OUR AREA, BDAL HAS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO AVAILABLE TNR CLINICS AND SPONSORING CLINICS WITH OUR LOCAL VETERINARY OFFICES. OUR INTENT IS TO HELP REDUCE CAT OVERPOPULATION IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PREVENTING AS MANY UNWANTED LITTERS AS POSSIBLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BETTER DAYS ANIMAL LEAGUE IS A NON-PROFIT ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY LOCATED IN CHAMBERSBURG, PA. WE OFFER VETERINARY CARE, LOVE AND SUPPORT, FOOD AND SHELTER TO ADOPTABLE AND UNADOPTABLE ANIMALS. WE DO NOT EUTHANIZE ANIMALS FOR SPACE. SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2007, BDAL HAS TAKEN MORE THAN 4,500 ANIMALS INTO OUR CARE AND FOUND LOVING HOMES FOR ALMOST ALL OF THEM. BDAL RECEIVES NO DIRECT GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE AND RELIES ON DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES. WE ALSO HOLD FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BDAL OPERATES A THRIFT STORE IN CHAMBERSBURG TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXPENSES OF OPERATING THE RESCUE. THE STORE ALSO SERVES AS AN ADOPTION CENTER. WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE PRINCIPLE THAT ALL LIFE MUST BE TREATED WITH VALUE, DIGNITY AND RESPECT. OUR WISH IS THAT ONE DAY ALL COMPANION ANIMALS WILL BE IN LOVING HOMES AND NOT LIVING IN SHELTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Suzanne Hildabrand Secretary | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Richard Fahnestock Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Karen Croft President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Crystal Bard Vice President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Dona Gilson Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $38,309 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,309 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $43,520 |
| Investment income | $45 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,894 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $89,857 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $628 |
| Information technology | $308 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,087 |
| 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 | $1,764 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $45,532 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,536 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $202,250 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,808 |
| 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 | $1,150 |
| 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 | $259,744 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,293 |
| 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 | $9,293 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $250,451 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $259,744 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Better Days Animal League has recieved totaling $5,578.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alexander Stewart Md Fd Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $578 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Humane Society Of Rochester And Monroe County Pca Inc Fairport, NY | $33,156,867 | $10,285,845 |
Associated Humane Societies Inc Newark, NJ | $11,438,950 | $11,310,027 |
American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation New York, NY | $23,295,531 | $11,784,638 |
Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | $26,830,513 | $9,841,724 |
Erie County Spca West Seneca, NY | $27,918,634 | $9,692,693 |
Maryland Spca Inc Baltimore, MD | $38,997,519 | $8,113,297 |
The Cleveland Animal Protective League Cleveland, OH | $46,641,680 | $10,544,377 |
Animal Friends Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $25,967,181 | $7,630,590 |
St Hubert's Giralda D/B/A St Hubert's Animal Welfare Center Madison, NJ | $0 | $4,451,978 |
Monmouth County Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Eatontown, NJ | $12,511,133 | $8,315,998 |
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society Ltd Mount Airy, MD | $11,102,076 | $7,757,152 |
Humane Society Of New York New York, NY | $46,063,818 | $8,808,573 |