BETTER DAYS ANIMAL LEAGUE

EIN: 260522373 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

SHIPPENSBURG, PA

Total Revenue
$116,146
Total Expenses
$72,672
Total Assets
$699,236
Net Assets
$691,508
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
Richard Fahnestock
Phone
7174399987
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BETTER DAYS ANIMAL LEAGUE, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $116K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $43K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

Better Days Animal League is a non-profit animal organization with an adoption center in Chambersburg, PA. Each year, many cats and kittens come to our rescue in hopes of finding their "forever" homes. We are committed to providing abused, abandoned and neglected cats the love and care they so rightly deserve until the day they are adopted. BDAL continues to serve our community without paid administrative staff. Due to the overwhelming need for low cost spay/neuter services in our area, BDAL has focused on providing transportation to available TNR clinics and sponsoring clinics with our local veterinary offices. Our intent is to help reduce cat overpopulation in our community by preventing as many unwanted litters as possible.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $44,691
Program Service Revenue $47,771
Investment Income $13,384
Other Revenue $10,300
TOTAL REVENUE $116,146

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $56,822
Other Expenses $72,672
TOTAL EXPENSES $72,672

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $116,146 $177,754 -0.3%
Expenses $72,672 $72,924 0.0%
Net Income $43,474 $104,830 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
25

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
4
$0
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DONA GILSON DIRECTOR 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN CROFT PRESIDENT 20
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL BARD VICE PRESIDENT 20
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE HILDABRAND SECRETARY 15
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD FAHNESTOCK TREASURER 20
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
2025 $116,146 $72,672 $699,236 $43,474
2024 $177,754 $72,924 $646,846 $104,830
2023 $102,533 $57,424 $527,509 $45,109
2022 $279,511 $55,869 $487,621 $223,642
2021 $89,857 $45,532 $259,744 $44,325
2020 $56,132 $44,086 $212,957 $12,046
2019 $-65,049 $49,538 $199,461 $-114,587
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