Bailing Out Benji

Organization Overview

Bailing Out Benji is located in Ames, IA. The organization was established in 2015. 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. Bailing Out Benji 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, Bailing Out Benji generated $400.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $416.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

RESEARCH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY REGARDING PUPPY MILLS ALONG WITH SUPPORT TO PET OWNERS TO ENABLE THEM TO KEEP THEIR PETS IN THE FAMILY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BAILING OUT BENJI'S UNIQUE RESEARCH PROGRAM COLLECTS, CATALOGS, AND FORENSICALLY AUDITS EXTENSIVE DATA FROM GOVERNMENT INSPECTION REPORTS, HEALTH RECORDS, LAWSUITS, AND MORE, TO SPARK CHANGE WITHIN THE PUPPY MILL, COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDING, AND PET ACQUISITION INDUSTRY. OUR RESEARCH CONNECTS THE PET STORES AND ONLINE SELLERS TO THE BREEDERS THEY SOURCE FROM, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE TRANSPARENCY NEEDED TO EMPOWER CONSUMERS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS. WE HOST THE LARGEST DATABASE IN THE WORLD REGARDING PUPPY MILLS AND THE OUTLETS IN WHICH THEY SELL. OUR RESEARCH HAS LED TO COUNTLESS LAWS BEING PASSED AND POLICIES BEING CHANGED, BUT IT HAS ALSO BEEN THE SPARK THAT LED TO ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES BEING PRESSED IN NUMEROUS PUPPY MILL CASES.


BAILING OUT BENJI'S NATIONAL GRASSROOTS VOLUNTEER TEAM IS A CORNER- STONE OF OUR MISSION, BRINGING PASSIONATE ADVOCATES TOGETHER IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THIS UNIQUE NETWORK ENGAGES IN CONVERSATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC, HOSTS EVENTS, AND BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL POLICYMAKERS TO CREATE CHANGE AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL. THEIR EFFORTS HAVE LED TO INCREASED AWARENESS ABOUT PUPPY MILLS, LEGISLATIVE CHANGE, AND STRONGER SUPPORT FOR ADOPTING PETS RATHER THAN BUYING FROM PUPPY MILLS, CREATING LASTING IMPACTS IN THEIR OWN BACKYARDS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE MORE THAN 220 VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE ACTIVELY WORKING ON THIS ISSUE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.


AT BAILING OUT BENJI WE BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN'T HELP ANIMALS WITHOUT FIRST HELPING THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THOSE ANIMALS. OUR BENJI CARES PROGRAM HAS BEEN ABLE TO MAKE AN IMMEASURABLE IMPACT ON THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES WHO WERE EXPERIENCING HARDSHIPS AND NEEDED A PARTNER TO HELP THEM GET THROUGH. OUR LOCAL PET FOOD PANTRY AND VETERINARY CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO PET OWNERS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS, REMOVING BARRIERS THAT OFTEN LEAD FAMILIES TO VETERINARY EXPENSES, THE PROGRAM REMOVES BARRIERS THAT OFTEN LEAD FAMILIES TO SURRENDER THEIR PETS TO SHELTERS. THIS ALLOWS PETS TO STAY IN HOMES AND REDUCES STRAIN ON LOCAL SHELTERS. WE ARE ALSO PROUD TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OTHER PROGRAMS WITH OUR SIMILAR FOCUS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mindi Callison
President
$60,482
Nicole Galvan
Program Director
$0
Jason Long
Treasurer
$0
Brandi Webber
Secretary
$0
Rachel Yarger
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$384,938
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$384,938
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,493
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 $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $14,222
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $400,653

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