FRIENDS OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER INC

EIN: 270609272 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

AIKEN, SC

Total Revenue
$1,244,419
Total Expenses
$287,621
Total Assets
$3,914,776
Net Assets
$3,910,189
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
Jennifer Miller
Phone
8035144313
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER INC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $957K, a strong 77% operating margin.

Mission

FOTAS mission is to support the Aiken County Animal Shelter by promoting animal welfare responsible pet ownership and the elimination of euthanasia of all adoptable animals.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $967,475
Program Service Revenue $82,140
Investment Income $106,892
Other Revenue $87,912
TOTAL REVENUE $1,244,419

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $138,362
Salaries & Benefits $77,508
Fundraising Expenses $13,387
Program Expenses $240,416
Other Expenses $71,751
TOTAL EXPENSES $287,621

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,244,419 $971,991 +0.3%
Expenses $287,621 $276,743 +0.0%
Net Income $956,798 $695,248 +0.4%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
1
Volunteers
300

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
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jennifer Miller President 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Joanna Samson Vice President 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Ellie Joos Secretary 18.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Frank Townsend Treasurer 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Berkowitz Board Member 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Hart Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bryan Ortner Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellen Priest Board Member 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Samaha Board Member 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Colleen Timmerman Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Tyler Jr Board Member 3.00
Director
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,244,419 $287,621 $3,914,776 $956,798
2023 $971,991 $276,743 $2,912,064 $695,248
2022 $796,152 $541,827 $2,132,472 $254,325
2021 $843,027 $178,426 $2,036,586 $664,601
2020 $521,171 $217,312 $1,317,638 $303,859
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