Furbearers Unlimited Inc is located in Bedford, IN. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, 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. Furbearers Unlimited 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, Furbearers Unlimited Inc generated $183.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $165.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AS WELL AS INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT FURBEARER SPECIES. TO STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST AND APPRECIATION OF FURBEARERS AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF RESTORING, USING WISELY AND SCIENTIFICALLY MANAGING FURBEARERS. TO PROMOTE IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TO COORDINATE AND COOPERATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUR BEARERS UNLIMITED, INC. (FBU) ESTABLISHES PROGRAMS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE FURBEARER HABITAT. PROGRAMS ALSO PROMOTE AND ASSIST SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF FURBEARER SPECIES AND THEIR NEEDS. FBU ALSO TEACHES CONSERVATION EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC, MONITORS SPECIES POPULATION DENSITIES, AND PROVIDES RESEARCH GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rusty Kramer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mike Sievering President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Buell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Karen Linkhart Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jc Saillard Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
John Daniel Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,061 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,061 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $138,003 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $12,021 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,113 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $183,198 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,500 |
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 | $39,600 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,169 |
Information technology | $1,113 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,737 |
Travel | $5,594 |
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 | $1,663 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $165,134 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,815 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $58,629 |
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 | $61,183 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $201,627 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
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 | $201,627 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $201,627 |
Over the last fiscal year, Furbearers Unlimited Inc has awarded $12,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Pullman, WA PURPOSE: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT GRANT | $6,000 |
WIU BOBCAT RESEARCH PURPOSE: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT GRANT | $6,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Furbearers Unlimited Inc has recieved totaling $10,233.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Nextgen Foundation Charitable Tr Cockeysville, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $233 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Area 51 Sanctuary Inc Schaumburg, IL | $1,681,933 | $1,221,275 |
Ridges Sanctuary Inc Baileys Harbor, WI | $11,317,056 | $1,009,004 |
Professional Animal Retirement Center Albion, IN | $1,028,822 | $547,291 |
Primate Rescue Center Inc Nicholasville, KY | $688,881 | $566,683 |
Red Wolf Sanctuary Inc Rising Sun, IN | $1,928,341 | $288,418 |
Treehouse Wildlife Center Inc Dow, IL | $777,990 | $351,191 |
Quail And Upland Wildlife Federation Buffalo, MO | $106,704 | $212,251 |
Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary Tr 2641025850 121996 Chicago, IL | $710,997 | $145,213 |
Furbearers Unlimited Inc Bedford, IN | $201,627 | $183,198 |
Pine View Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Inc Fredonia, WI | $285,592 | $138,620 |
Kanda Farm Sanctuary Inc Ambia, IN | $54,575 | $0 |
Trails End Wildlife Refuge Inc Martinsville, IN | $936 | $0 |