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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Azure Davis President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $87,633 |
John Check Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Valerie Mccullough Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Katie Larson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Bloom Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Peter Williams Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $176,469 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,801 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,633 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,908 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $853,063 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $47,714 |
Payroll taxes | $72,448 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,875 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,976 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $19,675 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,041 |
Office expenses | $13,923 |
Information technology | $21,156 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,236 |
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 | $32,439 |
Insurance | $23,883 |
All other expenses | $19,790 |
Total functional expenses | $2,117,202 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $397,275 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $815,968 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $5,437 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,539 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $383,163 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $19,312 |
Other assets | $88 |
Total assets | $1,627,782 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,168 |
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 | $53,168 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,573,815 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $799 |
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 | $1,627,782 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ruff Start Rescue Inc has awarded $166,642 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $47,172 |
Pequot Lakes, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,184 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,731 |
North Branch, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,434 |
Elk River, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,594 |
Grantsburg, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,226 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ruff Start Rescue Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Petfinder Foundation Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: 2022 Kia Pet Adoption Grant | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee, WI | $36,623,524 | $17,852,379 |
Babinski Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $69,064,544 | $9,638,668 |
Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Incorporated Des Moines, IA | $10,042,927 | $8,401,335 |
St Peter Community Health Care Center Minneapolis, MN | $11,551,953 | $7,392,953 |
Mission Animal Hospital Eden Prairie, MN | $1,536,168 | $5,500,868 |
Dane County Humane Society Madison, WI | $10,653,807 | $5,998,603 |
Humane Animal Welfare Society Of Waukesha County Inc Waukesha, WI | $11,871,903 | $4,211,360 |
Secondhand Hounds Minnetonka, MN | $1,966,317 | $3,703,127 |
Shelter From The Storm Animal Rescue Inc Madison, WI | $978,056 | $2,316,985 |
Sioux Falls Humane Society Sioux Falls, SD | $26,204,302 | $3,112,754 |
Minnesota Spay & Neuter Assistance Program Professional Corporation Minneapolis, MN | $1,888,663 | $1,915,523 |
Ruff Start Rescue Inc Princeton, MN | $1,627,782 | $2,286,954 |