ANIMAL FRIENDS FOR LIFE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-07-10

ANIMAL FRIENDS FOR LIFE, founded in 2004, is a micro nonprofit that reported $17K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 96% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $177K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 922% operating deficit.

Mission

TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND REHOME SENIOR AND SPECIAL NEEDS COMPANION ANIMALS. A HOME-LIKE, CAGE-FREE, LIFELONG SANCTUARY IS PROVIDED FOR EVERY ANIMAL THAT ENTERS THE PROGRAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $41,113

DURING LATE 2018 AND 2019, ALL ANIMALS WERE MOVED TO THE CARE OF BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE (BWAR) IN ASHEVILLE NC. DURING THE 2019 TAX YEAR, ANIMAL FRIENDS FOR LIFE WAS WORKING TO TRANSFER ALL...

DURING LATE 2018 AND 2019, ALL ANIMALS WERE MOVED TO THE CARE OF BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE (BWAR) IN ASHEVILLE NC. DURING THE 2019 TAX YEAR, ANIMAL FRIENDS FOR LIFE WAS WORKING TO TRANSFER ALL ASSETS AND PROPERTY TO BWAR. THE ANIMALS AND ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE THE BEST CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AND BEST USES OF THE ASSETS AT A MORE STABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. ALL PROGRAM EXPENSES INCURRED IN 2019 WERE A PART OF CLOSING DOWN THE ENTITY FOR THE MERGER WITH BWAR.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,668

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $1,599

TOTAL REVENUE $17,267

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $41,113

Other Expenses $176,503

TOTAL EXPENSES $176,503

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$17,267	$396,031	-1.0%
Expenses	$176,503	$456,703	-0.6%
Net Income	$-159,236	$-60,672	+1.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MIEKE BENEPE	MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEAH CRAIG FIESER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DONN GASH	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KATHY MEDL	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2019	$17,267	$176,503	No data	$-159,236
2018	$396,081	$456,703	$952,908	$-60,622