Boston Buddies Inc
- Assets
- $571.7k
- Revenue
- $229.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Huntington Beach, CA
- Founding
- 08/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 83-0364718
Organization Overview
Boston Buddies Inc is located in Huntington Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2003. 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. Boston Buddies 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, Boston Buddies Inc generated $229.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $240.2k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
BOSTON BUDDIES IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT RESCUES AND REHOMES BOSTON TERRIERS AND BOSTON TERRIER MIXES IN NEED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WE RESCUE FROM LOCAL SHELTERS, TAKE IN OWNER SURRENDERS AND STRAYS, PROVIDE TEMPORARY FOSTER CARE AND NECESSARY/REASONABLE MEDICAL CARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VETTING AND MEDICAL CARE: BOSTON BUDDIES PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON RESCUING THOSE DOGS THAT ARE TRULY IN NEED OF RESCUE. EACH OF OUR PRIVATE AND MUNICIPAL RESCUE PARTNERS KNOWS WE WILL TAKE IN ANY DOG, NO MATTER ITS MEDICAL CONDITION. BOSTON BUDDIES' LARGEST SINGLE EXPENSE IS VET FEES. IN 2022 BOSTON BUDDIES' VET FEES TOTALED $197629. WHEN DOGS ARE TAKEN INTO CARE BY BOSTON BUDDIES THEY EACH RECEIVE A VET EXAM, INCLUDING HEARTWORM AND FECAL TESTING, BLOOD PANELS FOR SENIOR AND SICK DOGS, OTHER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AS NECESSARY, VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER, MICROCHIP IMPLANTATION AND REGISTRATION AND ANY TREATMENT OR SURGERIES NEEDED. BOSTON BUDDIES SPENDS ON AVERAGE $2016 PER DOG TO GET THEM READY FOR ADOPTION.
BOSTON BUDDIES ALSO SPENT $610 ON DOG FOOD AND $141 ON REGISTERING/RE-REGISTERING MICROCHIPS
ADOPTION PROGRAM: BOSTON BUDDIES TAKES INTO OUR CARE DOGS FROM ANIMAL SHELTERS AND OWNERS NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM. DOGS ARE EITHER PLACED IN A VOLUNTEER FOSTER HOME OR BOARDED (WHEN NO FOSTER HOMES ARE AVAILABLE). IN 2022 BOSTON BUDDIES SPENT $22293 TO BOARD DOGS WHEN VOLUNTEER FOSTER HOMES WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ONCE THE DOGS HAVE BEEN VETTED AND MEDICAL NEEDS TAKEN CARE OF WE PUT THEM ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA, LISTED ON PETFINDER AND ADOPT A PET AND ADVERTISED AS ADOPTABLE. BOSTON BUDDIES CHARGES AN ADOPTION FEE FOR OUR DOGS. ADOPTION FEES RANGE FROM $100-$500 DEPENDING ON THE AGE AND MEDICAL NEEDS OF THE PARTICULAR DOG. PRE-PANDEMIC BOSTON BUDDIES PARTICIPATED IN ADOPTION FAIRS AND EVENTS WHERE WE WOULD BRING CURRENT FOSTER DOGS LOOKING FOR HOMES. BOSTON BUDDIES FOLLOWS UP ON ALL ADOPTIONS AND REMAINS COMMITTED TO THE DOGS FOR THEIR LIFETIME. OUR ADOPTION AGREEMENT REQUIRES THAT DOGS BE RETURNED TO BOSTON BUDDIES IN THE EVENT THE ADOPTER DIES OR CAN NO LONGER CARE FOR THEM. BOSTON BUDDIES REMAINS AVAILABLE TO ADOPTERS, AND TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, FOR ADVICE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR THEIR DOGS. BOSTON BUDDIES NEVER EUTHANIZES DUE TO SPACE LIMITATION OR LENGTH OF TIME IN FOSTER CARE. BOSTON BUDDIES HAS ASSISTED OVER 2400 DOGS IN NEED FROM TIME OF INCEPTION THROUGH DECEMBER 2022.
TRAINING: BOSTON BUDDIES OFTEN TAKES IN DOGS THAT ARE IN NEED OF BEHAVIORAL TRAINING PRIOR TO BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR ADOPTION. BOSTON BUDDIES UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORISTS TO ASSIST IN THIS PROGRAM. DURING 2022 BOSTON BUDDIES SPENT $14580 IN TRAINING (OFTEN IN BOARD AND TRAIN SITUATIONS) OF OUR DOGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachael Farmer President/director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $0 |
Karen Engman Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $0 |
Kathleen Engberg Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $29,444 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $180,933 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $210,377 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,680 |
| 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 | $229,057 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $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 | $1,184 |
| Office expenses | $3,743 |
| Information technology | $581 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $240,151 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $571,657 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $571,657 |
| 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 | $571,657 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $571,657 |