Appalachian Black Bear Rehabilitation And Release Center, operating under the name Appalachian Bear Rescue, is located in Townsend, TN. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Appalachian Bear Rescue employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Appalachian Bear Rescue 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, Appalachian Bear Rescue generated $715.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $696.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.0% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE CARES FOR ORPHANED AND INJURED BLACK BEAR CUBS FOR RETURN TO THEIR NATURAL, WILD HABITAT; INCREASES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT COEXISTING WITH BLACK BEARS; AND STUDIES ALL ASPECTS OF RETURNING CUBS TO THE WILD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REHABILITATION - CARE FOR ORPHANED AND INJURED BLACK BEAR CUBS TO RETURN TO THEIR NATURAL, WILD HABITAT AND TO STUDY THEIR BEHAVIOR UPON RELEASE.
PUBLIC AWARENESS - INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT COEXISTING WITH BEARS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dana Dodd Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $68,048 |
Dianne Wilson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Burgin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sj Geis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Cunningham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Owens Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $23,450 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $591,078 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $614,528 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,946 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $83,134 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,225 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $715,833 |
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. | $68,048 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,024 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $373,719 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $32,887 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,725 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $315 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $4,927 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,588 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,495 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,848 |
Insurance | $16,233 |
All other expenses | $37,290 |
Total functional expenses | $696,037 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,905 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $72,502 |
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 | $17,663 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,740 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $599,359 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $190,629 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $969,798 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $336 |
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 | $124,287 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $124,623 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $817,374 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,801 |
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 | $969,798 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Appalachian Black Bear Rehabilitation And Release Center has recieved totaling $27,234.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,981 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $9,744 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $7,000 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $296 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION | $13 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Tiger Haven Kingston, TN | $9,155,443 | $5,466,862 |
Project Chimps Blue Ridge, GA | $6,265,775 | $2,701,004 |
National Deer Association Bogart, GA | $3,739,349 | $3,849,089 |
Wildlife Center Of Virginia Waynesboro, VA | $5,036,754 | $3,024,900 |
Carolina Tiger Rescue Pittsboro, NC | $4,276,914 | $2,297,979 |
Wildlife Foundation Of Virginia Inc Norge, VA | $4,752,339 | $971,131 |
Life Unlimited Of Virginia Inc Orange, VA | $2,935,948 | $840,749 |
Conservators Center Inc Mebane, NC | $317,198 | $629,056 |
Sharon Charitable Tr Savannah, TN | $13,157,488 | $821,924 |
Appalachian Black Bear Rehabilitation And Release Center Townsend, TN | $969,798 | $715,833 |
Waldens Puddle Inc Joelton, TN | $1,313,618 | $625,710 |
Primate Rescue Center Inc Nicholasville, KY | $688,881 | $566,683 |