Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc, operating under the name Fotas, is located in Aiken, SC. The organization was established in 2010. 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. Fotas 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 12/2022, Fotas generated $796.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $541.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.6% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FOTAS' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER BY PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND THE ELIMINATION OF EUTHANASIA OF ALL ADOPTABLE ANIMALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BUILDING ADDITION--FOTAS AND THE COUNTY SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED THE PRIMARY LEARNING ADOPTION WELLNESS AND SOCIALIZATION PAWS CENTER TO OPEN IN EARLY 2023. THE CENTER FEATURES A CAT ROOM AND CATIO AS WELL AS MEET AND GREET ROOMS WHERE POTENTIAL ADOPTERS CAN GET TO KNOW A NEW DOG AWAY FROM THE FRENZIED ENVIRONMENT OF THE KENNELS AND THE DISTRACTIONS OF OUTSIDE PLAY YARDS. IT ALSO HAS A LARGE ROOM FOR TRAINING AND SOCIALIZING SHELTER DOGS. THE ROOM WILL PROVIDE SPACE FOR INDOOR DOG PLAY GROUPS INTRODUCING SHELTER DOGS TO POTENTIAL ADOPTERS' EXISTING DOGS HOLDING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND GIVING PRESENTATIONS AND TRAINING TO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.


TRANSFERS--FOTAS ORGANIZES TRANSFERS TO OTHER NO-KILL SHELTERS FOR MANY DOGS AND CATS THAT CANNOT FIND HOMES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE TRANSFER PROGRAM INCLUDES AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS WHO FOSTER PETS UNTIL THEY ARE OLD ENOUGH OR HEALTHY ENOUGH TO TRANSFER. THIS PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES TO INCREASE THE LIVE RELEASE RATE AT THE SHELTER. FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS EVERY ADOPTABLE ANIMAL AT THE SHELTER HAS BEEN SAVED--4,043 IN 2022 ALONE.


SHELTER & COMMUNITY NEEDS--FOTAS SUPPLEMENTS THE COUNTY SHELTER'S BUDGET BY FUNDING 1 HEARTWORM MEDICINE TO SAVE DOGS WHO WERE EUTHANIZED IN THE PAST FOR LACK OF MEDICAL CARE 2 FLEA MEDICINE TOYS LEASHES PET FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND OTHER SUPPLIES AND 3 MEDICAL CARE FOR EXTRAORDINARILY ILL OR INJURED ANIMALS SURRENDERED TO THE SHELTER. WE ALSO FUND MEMBERSHIP IN THE HOME TO HOME PROGRAM IN AIKEN COUNTY WHICH REDUCES THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS TURNED IN TO SHELTER EACH YEAR. FOTAS CONTRACTED FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES TO UPDATE SEVERAL WEB SITES WITH PICTURES AND INFORMATION ABOUT ADOPTABLE ANIMALS AS WELL AS OTHER CURRENT PET-RELATED INFORMATION ON A DAILY BASIS. FOR THE COMMUNITY FOTAS SUPPLIES HUMANE RUNNERS DOG HOUSES AND FOOD FOR PETS BELONGING TO COUNTY CITIZENS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. AS NEEDED WE ALSO FUND TNR SURGERIES AT LOCAL VETERINARIAN OFFICES AND SURGERY ASSISTANCE WHEN SHELTER RESOURCES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$94
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$653,390
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $24,979
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$653,484
Total Program Service Revenue$32,160
Investment income $33,922
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$12,140
Net Income from Fundraising Events $88,726
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $796,152

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc has awarded $213,732 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

PURPOSE: Pet medical care, medicines and general shelter supplies

$39,452

AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

PURPOSE: Pet medical care, medicines and general shelter supplies

$39,452

AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

PURPOSE: Transport adoptable animals to no kill shelters for rehoming

$38,539

AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

PURPOSE: Transport adoptable animals to no kill shelters for rehoming

$38,539

AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

PURPOSE: Architectural and engineering plans for a new shelter building addition

$28,875

AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

PURPOSE: Architectural and engineering plans for a new shelter building addition

$28,875
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc has recieved totaling $36,012.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Yawkey Foundation Ii

Dedham, MA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ANIMAL SHELTER MISSION

$15,000
Lpr Charitable Tr

Jackson, WY

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$10,000
Ayco Charitable Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION

$7,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,062
Charlotte And Edward Wheeler Foundation Inc

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000
Chubb Charitable Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$1,000
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