Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $796.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Aiken, SC
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-0609272
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc, operating under the name Fotas, is located in Aiken, SC. The organization was established in 2010. 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. Fotas 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, Fotas generated $796.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $541.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.6% per year over the past 8 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
FOTAS' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER BY PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND THE ELIMINATION OF EUTHANASIA OF ALL ADOPTABLE ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BUILDING ADDITION--FOTAS AND THE COUNTY SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED THE PRIMARY LEARNING ADOPTION WELLNESS AND SOCIALIZATION PAWS CENTER TO OPEN IN EARLY 2023. THE CENTER FEATURES A CAT ROOM AND CATIO AS WELL AS MEET AND GREET ROOMS WHERE POTENTIAL ADOPTERS CAN GET TO KNOW A NEW DOG AWAY FROM THE FRENZIED ENVIRONMENT OF THE KENNELS AND THE DISTRACTIONS OF OUTSIDE PLAY YARDS. IT ALSO HAS A LARGE ROOM FOR TRAINING AND SOCIALIZING SHELTER DOGS. THE ROOM WILL PROVIDE SPACE FOR INDOOR DOG PLAY GROUPS INTRODUCING SHELTER DOGS TO POTENTIAL ADOPTERS' EXISTING DOGS HOLDING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND GIVING PRESENTATIONS AND TRAINING TO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.
TRANSFERS--FOTAS ORGANIZES TRANSFERS TO OTHER NO-KILL SHELTERS FOR MANY DOGS AND CATS THAT CANNOT FIND HOMES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE TRANSFER PROGRAM INCLUDES AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS WHO FOSTER PETS UNTIL THEY ARE OLD ENOUGH OR HEALTHY ENOUGH TO TRANSFER. THIS PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVES TO INCREASE THE LIVE RELEASE RATE AT THE SHELTER. FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS EVERY ADOPTABLE ANIMAL AT THE SHELTER HAS BEEN SAVED--4,043 IN 2022 ALONE.
SHELTER & COMMUNITY NEEDS--FOTAS SUPPLEMENTS THE COUNTY SHELTER'S BUDGET BY FUNDING 1 HEARTWORM MEDICINE TO SAVE DOGS WHO WERE EUTHANIZED IN THE PAST FOR LACK OF MEDICAL CARE 2 FLEA MEDICINE TOYS LEASHES PET FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND OTHER SUPPLIES AND 3 MEDICAL CARE FOR EXTRAORDINARILY ILL OR INJURED ANIMALS SURRENDERED TO THE SHELTER. WE ALSO FUND MEMBERSHIP IN THE HOME TO HOME PROGRAM IN AIKEN COUNTY WHICH REDUCES THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS TURNED IN TO SHELTER EACH YEAR. FOTAS CONTRACTED FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES TO UPDATE SEVERAL WEB SITES WITH PICTURES AND INFORMATION ABOUT ADOPTABLE ANIMALS AS WELL AS OTHER CURRENT PET-RELATED INFORMATION ON A DAILY BASIS. FOR THE COMMUNITY FOTAS SUPPLIES HUMANE RUNNERS DOG HOUSES AND FOOD FOR PETS BELONGING TO COUNTY CITIZENS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. AS NEEDED WE ALSO FUND TNR SURGERIES AT LOCAL VETERINARIAN OFFICES AND SURGERY ASSISTANCE WHEN SHELTER RESOURCES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Frank Townsend Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mary Lou Welch Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Joanna Dunn Samson Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Ellie Joos Secretary | Officer | 18 | $0 |
Jennifer Miller President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Bryan Ortner Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $94 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $653,390 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,979 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $653,484 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,160 |
| Investment income | $33,922 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$12,140 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $88,726 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $796,152 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $430,784 |
| 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 | $61,650 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,665 |
| 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 | $1,701 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,376 |
| Office expenses | $1,415 |
| Information technology | $1,657 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $520 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $102 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,581 |
| Total functional expenses | $541,827 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $171,617 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,246,056 |
| 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 | $714,799 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,132,472 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,427 |
| 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 | $8,427 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,124,045 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,132,472 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc has awarded $213,732 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: Pet medical care, medicines and general shelter supplies | $39,452 |
AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: Pet medical care, medicines and general shelter supplies | $39,452 |
AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: Transport adoptable animals to no kill shelters for rehoming | $38,539 |
AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: Transport adoptable animals to no kill shelters for rehoming | $38,539 |
AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: Architectural and engineering plans for a new shelter building addition | $28,875 |
AIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PURPOSE: Architectural and engineering plans for a new shelter building addition | $28,875 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Friends Of The Animal Shelter Inc has recieved totaling $36,012.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Yawkey Foundation Ii Dedham, MA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ANIMAL SHELTER MISSION | $15,000 |
Lpr Charitable Tr Jackson, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,062 |
Charlotte And Edward Wheeler Foundation Inc Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lifeline Animal Project Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,896,275 | $14,518,102 |
Atlanta Humane Society & Society Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Atlanta, GA | $45,392,577 | $23,205,036 |
Charleston Animal Society North Charleston, SC | $28,152,121 | $9,669,520 |
Pawmettolifeline Inc Columbia, SC | $7,562,707 | $6,187,446 |
South Carolina Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Greenville, SC | $13,019,022 | $6,372,674 |
Asheville Humane Society Inc Asheville, NC | $5,134,448 | $5,816,882 |
Spay Neuter Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $4,163,905 | $5,867,470 |
Humane Society Of Charlotte Inc Charlotte, NC | $19,466,329 | $7,103,435 |
Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wake County Inc Raleigh, NC | $8,102,588 | $7,190,412 |
Furkids Inc Cumming, GA | $4,973,940 | $4,212,059 |
Humane Society Of Hall County Gainesville, GA | $2,865,548 | $2,342,951 |
Danny And Rons Rescue Rembert, SC | $4,153,529 | $3,133,401 |