Little Bear Sanctuary Inc is located in Punta Gorda, FL. The organization was established in 2018. 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. Little Bear Sanctuary 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, Little Bear Sanctuary Inc generated $244.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 62.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $197.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 59.3% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT HOME FOR LOCAL FARM ANIMALS THAT HAVE BEEN ABANDONED OR CAN NO LONGER BE CARED FOR BY THE OWNER IN ORDER TO ALLOW THEM TO LIVE OUT THE REMAINDER OF THEIR LIVES IN A CRUELTY FREE ENVIRONMENT.TO ORGANIZE, MANAGE, AND MAINTAIN A COALITION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROMOTING A CRUELTY FREE AND VEGAN LIFESTYLE.TO PROVIDE EDUCATION THROUGH INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE WORKING TOWARDS, OR INTERESTED IN A DEGREE IN THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY.TO DO ANY AND ALL LAWFUL ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY, USEFUL, OR DESIRABLE FOR THE FURTHERANCE, ACCOMPLISHMENT, FOSTERING, OR ATTAINING OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, AND EITHER ALONE OR IN CONJUNCTION OR COOPERATION WITH OTHERS, WHETHER SUCH OTHERS BE PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, SUCH AS CORPORATIONS, FIRMS, ASSOCIATION, TRUSTS, INSTITUTION, FOUNDATIONS, OR GOVERNMENTAL BUREAUS, DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT HOME FOR LOCAL FARM ANIMALS THAT HAVE BEEN ABANDONED OR CAN NO LONGER BE CARED FOR BY OWNER IN ORDER TO ALLOW THEM TO LIVE OUT THE REMAINDER OF THEIR LIVES IN A CRUELTY FREE ENVIRONMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kelly Ann Grutto Vet Tech | Officer | 8 | $27,108 |
Christopher Vane Executive Direc | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Randall Sellers Ops. Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kimberly Tetrault Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dorothy Henderson Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jaimie Leifheit Officer | Officer | 1 | $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 | $244,127 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $244,127 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $244,127 |
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 | $7,350 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,108 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $12,640 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,844 |
All other expenses | $51,571 |
Total functional expenses | $197,790 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,315 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $57,342 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $20,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $132,657 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$959 |
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 | $10,400 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $28,389 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $37,830 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $94,827 |
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 | $132,657 |