Polk County Bully Project is located in Lakeland, FL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (D12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Polk County Bully Project employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polk County Bully 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 12/2022, Polk County Bully Project generated $562.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $583.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 33.7% per year over the past 2 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
WE ARE A SMALL SHELTER BASED NON-PROFIT 501C3 RESCUE ORGANIZATION WITH A FOSTER NETWORK THAT WORKS TO FIND FOREVER HOMES FOR THE MISUNDERSTOOD BULLY BREED. THROUGH LOCAL ADOPTION AND RESCUE PARTNERSHIPS WE ARE GIVING THESE DOGS THEIR CHANCE AT A HAPPILY EVER AFTER. WE'RE DEDICATED TO OUR GOAL OF REDUCING EUTHANASIA RATES OF THESE DOGS IN POLK COUNTY. OUR SHELTER WAS DEEMED PER 2021 STATISTICS AS THE #1 KILL SHELTER IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. WE ARE WORKING CLOSELY WITH ANIMAL CONTROL TO CHANGE THESE STATISTICS, ULTIMATELY PCBP IS WORKING TOWARDS A NOKILL SHELTER. CURRENTLY, DOGS DEEMED PIT BULL ARE RESCUE ONLY. THROUGH EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL CARE, WE'RE CHANGING THE STIGMA THAT SURROUNDS PIT BULLS AND PROVIDING CARE. SPAY AND NEUTER IS A HUGE PART OF STEMMING THE FLOW OF DOGS THAT COME IN FROM THE COUNTY TO THE SHELTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE RESCUED AND SAVED THE LIVES BY PROVIDING FOSTER AND PERMANENT HOMES FOR OVER 600 DOGS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Medina President | Officer | 40 | $0 | 
| Angela Lorio Vice President | Officer | 40 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $562,819 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $562,819 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $11 | 
| 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 | $562,830 | 
| 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 | $292,180 | 
| 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 | $183,111 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $17,132 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,152 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $1,990 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $21,268 | 
| Office expenses | $8,542 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $38,353 | 
| Travel | $1,345 | 
| 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 | $3,996 | 
| All other expenses | $7,349 | 
| Total functional expenses | $583,418 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,028 | 
| 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 | $21,028 | 
| 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 | $44,758 | 
| Total liabilities | $44,758 | 
| 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 | -$23,730 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $21,028 |