Animals Best Friends is located in Independence, MO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Animals Best Friends 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, Animals Best Friends generated $50.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $66.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT & PROMOTE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, MAXIMIZE ADOPTIONS & MINIMIZE EUTHANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RAN COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAM LOCATED AT PETSMART LUV A PET CENTER, INVOLVINGMAINTENANCE OF CAT CAGES & ADOPTIONS OF CATS AT THESE LOCATIONS.PROVIDED MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP OF ANIMALS BEST FRIENDS RESCUE FACILITY WHEREWE CARED FOR RESCUED DOGS & CATS UNTIL WE COULD PLACE THEM FOR ADOPTION.IN 2021 WE PLACED A TOTAL OF 29 ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION THROUGH OUR RESCUE PROGRAM ANDCOMMUNITY CAT PROGRAM. OUTREACH PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH VET EXPENSESOF PEOPLE IN NEED
EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTED EACH WEEKEND AT PETSMART AND ATFUNDRAISERS, ETC. HAND OUT EDUCATIONAL CDS ON DOG AND CAT CARE TO NEW PET OWNERS.SHOWCASE THE ANIMALS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AND INFORMOF UPCOMING EVENTS.
FOLLOW UP ON COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAM AND ABF ADOPTIONS VIA PHONE CALLS AND E-MAILSOFFER ASSISTANCE/GUIDANCE WHEN NEEDED, REFER OWNERS TO TRAINER IF NECESSARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Myrna Gover Corresponding Secy | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Shari Witmer Recording Secy | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Dianne Sanderson President | Officer | 35 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $690 |
Fundraising events | $7,581 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,907 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,178 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,485 |
Investment income | $7,651 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,618 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $50,932 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $745 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $296 |
Office expenses | $1,548 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,167 |
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 | $5,648 |
Insurance | $4,054 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $66,215 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,487 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $231,448 |
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 | $272 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $146,524 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $94,686 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $484,417 |
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 | $484,417 |
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 | $484,417 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Animals Best Friends has recieved totaling $440.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $440 |
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