Ruff Start Rescue Inc

Organization Overview

Ruff Start Rescue Inc is located in Princeton, MN. 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. As of 12/2021, Ruff Start Rescue Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ruff Start Rescue Inc 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, Ruff Start Rescue Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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RUFF START RESCUE IS DEDICATED TO SAVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN NEED. WE IMPROVE ANIMAL WELFARE IN COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADOPTION, EDUCATION, AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE AND PETS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ANIMAL CARE PROGRAM RUFF START RESCUE IS DEDICATED TO SAVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN NEED AND IS A NO-KILL, 100% SPAY/NEUTER RESCUE THAT HELPS ANIMALS OF ALL BREEDS, AGES, AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS ACROSS MINNESOTA AND THE UNITED STATES. SINCE MARCH 2010, RUFF START HAS SAVED OVER 15,400 ANIMALS. IN 2021, THE RESCUE TOOK IN 3,358 ANIMALS (1,918 DOGS, 1,311 CATS, 11 BIRDS, 2 CHINCHILLAS, 3 FERRETS, 61 GUINEA PIGS, 2 MICE, 31 RABBITS, AND 19 RATS). RUFF START IS FOSTER-BASED, WITH NO PHYSICAL SHELTER TO HOUSE ANIMALS. THE RESCUE HAS OVER 600 DEDICATED FOSTER HOMES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH RESOURCES TO KEEP THEIR PETS IN HOMES. IT ALSO PARTNERS WITH ADOPTION CENTERS TO HELP PLACE ANIMALS WITH ADOPTIVE FAMILIES.


EDUCATION PROGRAM RUFF START RESCUE'S EDUCATION PROGRAM ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND COMPASSIONATE PET OWNERS AND ANIMAL ADVOCATES. IN 2021, RUFF START RESCUE REACHED 1,660 CHILDREN AND 612 ADULTS. THE RESCUE DELIVERS AGE-APPROPRIATE INFORMATION ON TOPICS SUCH AS THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAY/NEUTER, ANIMAL SAFETY, PET CARE, RESCUE, AND ADOPTION. THROUGH CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, PRESENTATIONS TO YOUTH AND ADULT ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, AND UNIQUE PROGRAMMING, RUFF START RESCUE'S EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS REACHED OVER 8,000 TOTAL INDIVIDUALS SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2013.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Azure Davis
President
$87,633
John Check
Treasurer
$0
Valerie Mccullough
Board Chair
$0
Katie Larson
Secretary
$0
Susan Bloom
Director
$0
Peter Williams
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$212,720
Related organizations$0
Government grants $125,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$956,042
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $325,803
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,294,062
Total Program Service Revenue$997,731
Investment income $2,505
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$28,643
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $21,299
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,286,954

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ruff Start Rescue Inc has awarded $166,642 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SECOND HARVEST N CENTRAL FOOD BANK

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Grand Rapids, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$47,172

LAKES AREA FOOD SHELF INC

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Pequot Lakes, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$29,184

LEECH LAKE LEGACY

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Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,731

North Branch, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,434

COMMUNITY AID OF ELK RIVER (CAER)

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Elk River, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$13,594

GRANTSBURG AREA FOOD SHELF

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Grantsburg, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11,226
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ruff Start Rescue Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Petfinder Foundation

Tucson, AZ

PURPOSE: 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant

$5,000
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