Indie Institute, operating under the name Final Frontier Rescue Project, is located in Georgetown, TX. 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. Final Frontier Rescue Project 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, Final Frontier Rescue Project generated $229.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $225.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INDIE INSTITUTE, A VOLUNTEER-RUN ORGANIZATION, WORKS TO IMPROVE ANIMAL SHELTERING AND WELFARE AND TO PROMOTE THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, RESCUE AND REHABILITATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INDIE INSTITUTE DBA FINAL FRONTIER RESCUE PROJECT FUNCTIONS AS A SHIELD AGAINST EROSION OF THE NO KILL MODEL OF ANIMAL SHELTERING IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. . BY RESCUING THOSE DOGS IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED, AND SUBJECT TO RESCUE NOTIFICATION, WE HELP TO PREVENT THE RETURN AND THE NORMALIZATION OF CONVENIENCE KILLING IN THE PUBLIC SHELTER. BY SUCCESSFULLY AND SAFELY PLACING THE VAST MAJORITY OF THOSE DOGS, WE HAVE DEMONSTRATED THAT IT IS POSSIBLE.
WE HAVE HELPED TO EXPAND LOCAL RESCUE, TRAINING, AND ANIMAL WELFARE IMPROVEMENT CAPACITY AS PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEVELOPED SKILLS THROUGH VOLUNTEERING AND FOSTERING FOR FINAL FRONTIER RESCUE PROJECT HAVE GONE ON TO START LOCAL BUSINESSES CATERING TO A WIDE RANGE OF CANINE BEHAVIORS AND NEEDS. WE HAVE PROVIDED REHABILITATION FOR FEARFUL, ABUSED, AND NEGLECTED DOGS WHO HAD NO OTHER RESCUE OPTIONS. ALMOST ALL OF OUR FUNDING COMES FROM INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORTERS AND IS USED FOR VETERINARY CARE, BOARDING, AND TRAINING, RESULTING IN A 99% LIVE RELEASE RATE FOR 2022. IN 2022 WE TOOK IN 97 DOGS AND PLACED 76.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eileen Mcfall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
Karen Cooke President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Stephanie Fritts Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Dana Ritchie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $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 | $181,504 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $181,504 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,075 |
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 | $39,867 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $229,446 |
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. | $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 | $6,096 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $425 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $668 |
Office expenses | $147 |
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 | $94 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,728 |
Total functional expenses | $225,794 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,279 |
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 | $839 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,118 |
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 | $22,118 |
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 | $22,118 |