Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $972.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Aiken, SC
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-0609272
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 12/2023, Fotas generated $972.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $276.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 5 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:
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 SOCIALIZE PETS TO ATTRACT POTENTIAL ADOPTERS AND FOSTER PETS UNTIL THEY ARE OLD ENOUGH AND HEALTHY ENOUGH TO TRANSFER. THIS PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES TO INCREASE THE LIVE RELEASE RATE AT THE SHELTER. FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS EVERY ADOPTABLE ANIMAL AT THE SHELTER HAS BEEN SAVED. IN 2023 FOTAS ORGANIZED 110 TRANSPORTS AND FUNDED TRANSPORT EXPENSES FOR 1,302 PETS.
SHELTER AND COMMUNITY NEEDS--FOTAS SUPPLEMENTS THE COUNTY SHELTER'S BUDGET BY FUNDING 1 HEARTWORM MEDICINE TO SAVE DOGS THAT WERE EUTHANIZED IN THE PAST FOR LACK OF MEDICAL CARE 2 FLEA MEDICINES TOYS LEASHES PET FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND OTHER SUPPLIES AND 3 MEDICAL CARE FOR EXTRAORDINARILY ILL OR INJURED ANIMALS TURNED INTO THE 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 WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM. AS NEEDED FOTAS ALSO FUNDS TNR SURGERIES AT LOCAL VETERINARIANS AND SURGERY ASSISTANCE WHEN SHELTER RESOURCES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
SHELTER BUILDING--FOTAS PROVIDED FUNDS FOR NEW EQUIPMENT SIGNAGE AND DECOR FOR THE PRIMARY LEARNING ADOPTION WELLNESS AND SOCIALIZATION PAWS BUILDING WHICH WAS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED IN 2022. FOTAS ALSO PROVIDED EQUIPMENT FOR A REDESIGNED SHELTER INTAKE SECTION AND MATERIALS TO BUILD A ROOFED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PAWS BUILDING AND THE MAIN SHELTER BUILDING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathy Samaha Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Bryan Ortner Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Sarah Berkowitz Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Alllison Tyler Jr Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Colleen Timmerman Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Ellen Priest Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $265 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $739,072 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $36,351 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $739,337 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $70,200 |
| Investment income | $66,219 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $729 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $95,506 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $971,991 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $165,585 |
| 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 | $67,336 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,723 |
| 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 | $3,579 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,688 |
| Office expenses | $1,140 |
| Information technology | $1,697 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $790 |
| 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 | $2,230 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $276,743 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $383,508 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,449,136 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,650 |
| 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 | $47,656 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,028,114 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,912,064 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,560 |
| 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 | $10,560 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,901,504 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,912,064 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc has awarded $248,438 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER | | | $0 |
AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: To assist county animal shelter goal to eliminate euthanasia of all adoptable animals | $248,438 |