Show Your Soft Side Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 2013. 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. Show Your Soft Side 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 12/2023, Show Your Soft Side Inc generated $398.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $371.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 38.7% per year over the past 9 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:
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THE MISSION OF SHOW YOUR SOFT SIDE IS TO PREVENT ABUSE AND CREATE A MORE COMPASSIONATE WORLD FOR ANIMALS BY PROMOTING THAT KINDNESS TO ANIMALS IS A STRENGTH THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, ESPECIALY IN BALTIMORE CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, ESPECIALLY YOUTH, THROUGH SLOGANS SUCH AS "ONLY A PUNK WOULD HURT A CAT OR DOG," THAT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR, AS DEMONSTRATED THROUGH THE IMAGES OF CELEBRITIES AND PUBLIC FIGURES AND THE PETS; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE MOST VULNERABLE ANIMALS IN BALTIMORE CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS; AND TO ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE NOT INCONSISTENT WITH SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE STATE LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE POSTERS AND PRINT MATERIALS FREE-OF-CHARGE TO TEACHERS, HUMANE EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY YOUTH GROUPS, REACHING THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS EACH YEAR; AND PROVIDE TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ON COMBATTING ANIMAL CRUELTY.
PROVIDE FREE SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES TO COMMUNITY CATS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA.
FUND EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE FOR COLONY CATS, CARETAKERS, AND ANIMAL RESCUES IN BALTIMORE, MD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sandra Riesett President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Tanya Keitz Vice President + Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Geneva Resch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Caroline Griffin Director | Trustee | 35 | $0 |
Robin Boyle Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Kimberly Skillman Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $86,470 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $313,573 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $107,667 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $400,043 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,205 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$454 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,726 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $398,468 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $23,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $33,567 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,689 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $173,392 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,961 |
Office expenses | $2,004 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,366 |
Travel | $5,173 |
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 | $988 |
Insurance | $1,387 |
All other expenses | $4,983 |
Total functional expenses | $371,069 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,876 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $276,419 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $366,295 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $22,676 |
Total liabilities | $22,676 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $316,135 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,484 |
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 | $366,295 |
Over the last fiscal year, Show Your Soft Side Inc has awarded $19,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BARCS PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CARE OF ANIMALS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BALTIMORE CITY | $5,000 |
ANIMAL ALLIES RESCUE FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CARE OF ANIMALS IN BALTIMORE REGION. | $9,000 |
PITTIES & PURRS RESCUE INC PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CARE OF ANIMALS AND OPERATIONS OF FOSTER-BASED RESCUE | $5,000 |