ONE TAIL AT A TIME NFP

EIN: 262125306 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$4,838,469
Total Expenses
$4,030,436
Total Assets
$2,487,249
Net Assets
$2,484,917
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
HEATHER OWEN
Phone
7732039364
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ONE TAIL AT A TIME NFP, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $808K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

ONE TAIL AT A TIME IS A NO-KILL ALL-BREED DOG RESCUE THAT SERVICES TO LOWER EUTHANASIA RATES IN THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF COMPANION ANIMALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,234,156 Revenue: $376,998

IN 2024 ONE TAIL AT A TIME CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON RESCUING ANIMALS IN NEED FROM THE MOST VULNERABLE SHELTERS. IN TOTAL 1,542 ANIMALS WERE RESCUED INCLUDING 825 DOGS, 666 CATS, AND 51 RABBITS AND...

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IN 2024 ONE TAIL AT A TIME CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON RESCUING ANIMALS IN NEED FROM THE MOST VULNERABLE SHELTERS. IN TOTAL 1,542 ANIMALS WERE RESCUED INCLUDING 825 DOGS, 666 CATS, AND 51 RABBITS AND GUINEA PIGS. IN ADDITION, 1,626 OF OUR ANIMALS WERE ADOPTED INTO LOVING HOMES. IN ADDITION TO OUR RESCUE EFFORTS, ONE TAIL CONTINUED TO STAY DEDICATED TO OUR COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO HELP PETS STAY IN THE HOMES THAT LOVE THEM. THROUGH OUR "CRISP" PROGRAM WE PROVIDED LOW COST OR FREE VETERINARY SERVICES TO 353 FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS. OUR PET MUTUAL AID PROGRAM SERVED LOCAL PETS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH MORE THAN 55 PET FOOD PANTRIES AND WELLNESS CLINIC, AS WELL AS MICROCHIPPING, VACCINATED, AND PROVIDING BASIC VET SERVICES FOR 855 PETS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ONE TAIL ALSO WORKED HARD IN COLLABORATIVE TEAMS SUCH AS THE CHICAGOLAND HUMANE COALITION WHERE WE HELPED SPEARHEAD A CITY-WIDE CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON ADOPTING LARGE DOGS. ONE TAIL GREW OUR NATIONAL PRESENCE BY SPEAKING AT MULTIPLE CONFERENCES AND SHARING SUCCESSES WITH OTHER BUDDING ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,495,103
Program Service Revenue $376,998
Investment Income $21,364
Other Revenue $-54,996
TOTAL REVENUE $4,838,469

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $105,813
Salaries & Benefits $2,283,060
Fundraising Expenses $256,934
Program Expenses $3,234,156
Other Expenses $1,641,563
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,030,436

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,838,469 $3,340,080 +0.4%
Expenses $4,030,436 $3,645,853 +0.1%
Net Income $808,033 $-305,773 -3.6%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
45
Volunteers
917

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
$139,173
Total Directors
10
$139,173
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HEATHER OWENS PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$133,301 $5,872 $139,173
RACHEL RADER VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR ROBERTSON TREASURER 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE FREEMAN SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRAN FEDERMAN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE GREENWOOD MEMBER THROUGH 11/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH HIRABAK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDI MORRIS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH NACARRATO MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE SCIARRINO MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY BURKE VETERINARIAN 40.00
Highest
$114,208 $7,782 $121,990
RACHEL WOOTEN VETERINARIAN 40.00
Highest
$141,875 $2,780 $144,655
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
2024 $4,838,469 $4,030,436 $2,487,249 $808,033
2023 $3,340,080 $3,645,853 $1,620,250 $-305,773
2022 $3,380,940 $3,413,780 $1,930,686 $-32,840
2021 $3,093,439 $2,619,104 $1,983,655 $474,335
2020 $2,467,872 $2,083,597 $1,536,363 $384,275
2019 $2,030,303 $1,776,468 $1,033,929 $253,835
2018 $1,643,426 $1,292,713 $780,094 $350,713
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