Friends Of Strays Inc is located in Saint Petersburg, FL. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of Strays Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Strays 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 12/2021, Friends Of Strays Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.5% 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
TO INSPIRE COMPASSION FOR ALL ANIMALS PROVIDE SHELTER AND HUMANE CARE FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS, AND PROMOTE ADOPTIONS AND RESPONSIBLE PET GUARDIANSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, FRIENDS OF STRAYS SAW RECORD ADOPTIONS WITH 1547 DOGS AND CATS BEING ADOPTED INTO FOREVER HOMES. WE ALSO STARTED A NEW PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON SAVING THE LIVES OF FERAL AND COMMUNITY CATS IN PINELLAS COUNTY AND SAVED THE LIVES OF ALMOST 1200 CATS THAT WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN EUTHANIZED AT OUR COUNTY SHELTER. THIS PROGRAM WAS FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM BEST FRIENDS WHICH WAS THE LARGEST SINGLE GRANT IN THE HISTORY OF OUR ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dara Eckart Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $66,078 |
Mo Eppley Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Mcmurray Vice Chair/board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alison Barlow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eve Epstein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Kirby Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $25,083 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,300,577 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,845 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,325,660 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $203,352 |
Investment income | $141,946 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $26,950 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,368 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,931 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,698,351 |
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. | $66,078 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,078 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $699,804 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $24,971 |
Payroll taxes | $64,442 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,455 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $90,301 |
Office expenses | $44,487 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $55,095 |
Insurance | $28,330 |
All other expenses | $64,697 |
Total functional expenses | $1,541,305 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $194,371 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,902,240 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,243,466 |
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 | $36,963 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,815,748 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,076,347 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,269,135 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,719 |
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 | $14,306 |
Total liabilities | $32,025 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,452,715 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,784,395 |
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 | $6,269,135 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Friends Of Strays Inc has recieved totaling $148,903.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Milkey Family Foundation Inc St Pete Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITY | $70,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $52,427 |
Pinellas Community Foundation Clearwater, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,596 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,764 |
Walter And Edith Loebenberg Family Foundation Inc St Petersburg, FL PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $1,178 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $888 |
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Atlanta Humane Society & Society Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Atlanta, GA | $45,392,577 | $23,205,036 |
Humane Society Of Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | $27,488,996 | $14,358,313 |
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Of The Palm Beaches Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $143,928,349 | $13,789,132 |
First Coast No More Homeless Pets Inc Jacksonville, FL | $4,744,044 | $9,777,426 |
Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc Loxahatchee Groves, FL | $14,355,315 | $10,421,768 |
Humane Society Of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | $18,586,101 | $8,768,738 |
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Jacksonville Humane Society Jacksonville, FL | $32,944,965 | $9,990,914 |
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S P C A Inc Lakeland, FL | $13,518,720 | $8,892,773 |