Animals Are First Fund, operating under the name Arff, is located in San Bernardino, CA. The organization was established in 2004. 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. Arff 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, Arff generated $59.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $116.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023, THE ANIMALS ARE FIRST FUND (ARFF) SUPPORTED A VARIETY OF PET ADOPTION EVENTS TO HELP FIND LOVING HOMES FOR HOMELESS PETS. A TOTAL OF TWENTY-TWO (22) EVENTS WERE SPONSORED AND 763 PETS WERE PLACED IN HOMES AS A RESULT OF THOSE EVENTS AT A COST OF $41,752. ARFF PARTNERED WITH SUBARU OF AMERICA AND OUR LOCAL SUBARU DEALER TO COSPONSOR THE "SUBARU LOVES PETS" CAMPAIGN AT SAN BERNARDINO COUNT ANIMAL SHELTERS AND PARTICIPATED IN "SUBIEFEST". IN ADDITION, A NEW WEBSITE WAS CREATED FOR ARFF AND A REBRAND WITH A NEW LOGO. WE ARE ALSO WORKING TO LAUNCH AN ARFF CLUB PROGRAM TO BE STARTED IN 2024.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Osorio President | 2 | $0 | |
Paul Chapman Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Dori Baeza Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Jodi Szklanka Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Amaris Cleveland Assistant Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $59,517 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $59,517 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $700 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $333 |
Other expenses | $115,647 |
Total expenses | $116,680 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $115,629 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $115,629 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $115,629 |