Ruff Start Rescue Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Princeton, MN
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-2545988
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 12/2022, Ruff Start Rescue Inc employed 44 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 12/2022, Ruff Start Rescue Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 29.5% 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 2021, Ruff Start Rescue Inc has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $177,718. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 21,480 ANIMALS. 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. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
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 2022, RUFF START RESCUE REACHED 533 CHILDREN AND 115 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 8,650 TOTAL INDIVIDUALS SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2013.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT RUFF START RESCUE IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING RESIDENT ANIMAL WELFARE BY PROVIDING RESOURCES TO SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN NEED. IN 2022, RUFF START CONTRIBUTED OVER 8,145 LBS. OF PET FOOD TO LOCAL SHELTERS, FOOD BANKS, AND ANIMAL RESCUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Azure Davis President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $91,303 |
Valerie Mccullough Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Jason Michels Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Samuel Lee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Katie Larson Secretary | Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
Susan Bloom Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $91,765 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,499,426 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $247,446 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,591,191 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $871,768 |
| Investment income | $7,290 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$15,395 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $18,531 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,473,385 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $18,838 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,029 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,303 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,826 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,003,678 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,912 |
| Payroll taxes | $86,395 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,328 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,736 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,042 |
| Office expenses | $10,516 |
| Information technology | $24,856 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,367 |
| 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 | $35,945 |
| Insurance | $19,709 |
| All other expenses | $24,026 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,043,686 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $718,063 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $856,903 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $619 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $82,105 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,348 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $367,983 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $15,985 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,054,006 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,693 |
| 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 | $49,693 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,968,442 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,871 |
| 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 | $2,054,006 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ruff Start Rescue Inc has awarded $11,076 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMUNITY AID OF ELK RIVER (CAER) PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,474 |
LAKE TRAVERSE ANIMAL REZCUE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,602 |