Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue E A R S Inc is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 2014. 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. Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue E A R S 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, Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue E A R S Inc generated $195.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $110.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 4 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
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS THE RESCUE, CARE, AND ADOPTION OF DOMESTIC RABBITS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADOPTION SERVICES: 75 RABBITS WERE ADOPTED IN 2022. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 89 RABBITS IN OUR CARE. ALL RABBITS ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED PRIOR TO ADOPTION AND VACCINATED AGAINST RHDV. THE RABBITS RECEIVE VETERINARY CARE AS MEDICAL NEEDS DICTATE. GENERALIZED CARE IS PROVIDED BY LOCAL VETERINARIANS, WHILE SPECIALIZED CARE REQUIRES TRAVELLING TO OUT-OF-STATE EXOTIC VETERINARIANS. WE ALSO PROVIDE BUNNY SITTING SERVICES AS SPACE ALLOWS AND ROUTINE SPA DAYS ARE SCHEDULED TO BRUSH AND TRIM NAILS OF ADOPTED RABBITS. ONGOING PUBLIC OUTREACH INCLUDES TRIPS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, SENIOR CENTERS, REHABILITATION CENTERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPER CARE OF RABBITS.
RESCUE, CARE & ADOPTION OF DOMESTIC RABBITS.
DAILY CARE OF SHELTER RABBITS: THE SHELTER RABBITS' DIET IS COMPRISED OF HAY AND PELLETS. UNLIMITED AMOUNTS OF HIGH-QUALITY LOCAL AND SOURCED TIMOTHY HAY, ORCHARD GRASS, AND ALFALFA HAY ARE FED DAILY. PELLETS ARE TOP-QUALITY AND TIMOTHY-HAY BASED. FRESH WATER IS PROVIDED 24/7 WITH BOTTLED WATER GIVEN TO THOSE RABBITS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL NEEDS. LEAFY GREENS AND HERBS ARE PROVIDED 4-5 TIMES PER WEEK. FRESH APPLE BRANCHES ARE FED TO HELP WITH TEETH. NAILS ARE TRIMMED AND RABBITS ARE BRUSHED AS NEEDED. THE RABBITS GET FREQUENT EXERCISE TIME IN THE GAZEBO AND ENRICHMENT TOYS ARE PROVIDED.
LIVING ENVIRONMENT: THE SHELTER RABBITS ARE HOUSED IN L/XL SIZE DOG CRATES AND EXERCISE PENS. THEIR LIVING AREAS ARE CLEANED DAILY. THE SHELTER'S FLOORS AND WALLS ARE CLEANED WITH DISINFECTANT. A HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM PROVIDES PROPER TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY IN EACH OF THE SHELTER BUILDINGS. A PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IS IN PLACE FOR THE AIR EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR. THE SHELTER'S SECURITY SYSTEM IS MONITORED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE RABBITS AND THE VOLUNTEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kellie Clark President | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Kim Gavel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Heather Cash Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Ronald Steger Former Treas | Trustee | 12 | $0 |
Gretchen Hayford Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Shannon Rogers Director | Trustee | 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 | $173,195 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $173,195 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,643 |
Investment income | $3,550 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,599 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $194,987 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,125 |
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 | $2,070 |
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 | $7,750 |
Insurance | $1,105 |
All other expenses | $5,040 |
Total functional expenses | $110,737 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $356,330 |
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 | $239,270 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $119,812 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $715,412 |
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 | $715,412 |
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 | $715,412 |