MUTTNATION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 270713907 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$2,750,860
Total Expenses
$1,869,157
Total Assets
$3,138,204
Net Assets
$3,120,200
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
MARION KRAFT
Phone
6153299902
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MUTTNATION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 138% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $882K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF MUTTNATION FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF SHELTER PETS, ENCOURAGE SPAY & NEUTER FOR ALL PETS, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFICIAL IMPACT OF THESE ACTIONS. OUR OBJECTIVES ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH NUMEROUS INITIATIVES WHICH INCLUDE: HIGH PROFILE ADOPTION EVENTS, FUNDRAISING EVENTS, A NATIONAL PET TRANSPORT NETWORK, AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CAREFULLY VETTED SHELTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. MUTTNATION IS ALSO COMMITTED TO PROVIDING MONETARY, HANDS ON AND TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,287,624

MUTTS ACROSS AMERICA - AN ANNUAL PROGRAM SUPPORTING SHELTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ONE SHELTER IN EVERY STATE IS AWARDED A "SURPRISE" GRANT. SHELTERS ARE RESEARCHED, REVIEWED, VETTED AND SELECTED BY...

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MUTTS ACROSS AMERICA - AN ANNUAL PROGRAM SUPPORTING SHELTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ONE SHELTER IN EVERY STATE IS AWARDED A "SURPRISE" GRANT. SHELTERS ARE RESEARCHED, REVIEWED, VETTED AND SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON A VARIETY OF CRITERIA (OUTLINED ON WEBSITE). BEGINNING IN 2022, WITH SUPPORT FROM TRACTOR SUPPLY, THE GRANT WAS INCREASED TO $5,000 FOR EACH SHELTER. APPROXIMATELY 400 SHELTERS HAVE RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THIS PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2015.

Program 2

DISASTER RELIEF - AS PART OF MUTTNATION'S MISSION, WE HELP SHELTERS AND ANIMALS IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER. THE MAJORITY OF OUR SUPPORT IS GIVEN THROUGH VETTED PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST WITH ANIMAL...

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DISASTER RELIEF - AS PART OF MUTTNATION'S MISSION, WE HELP SHELTERS AND ANIMALS IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER. THE MAJORITY OF OUR SUPPORT IS GIVEN THROUGH VETTED PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST WITH ANIMAL VACCINATION AND TRANSPORT. TRANSPORT IS PROVIDED TO ANIMALS CURRENTLY IN SHELTERS IN THE IMPACTED AREAS, MOVING THEM TO OTHER COUNTIES AND STATES IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR PEOPLE'S PETS WHO HAVE BEEN LOST OR SEPARATED FROM THEIR OWNERS DURING THE CRISIS. THIS MAKES IT EASIER FOR OWNERS AND THEIR PETS TO BE REUNITED IN A TIMELY MANNER ONCE THE CRISIS PASSES AND ALSO ALLOWS THE ANIMALS THAT HAD BEEN IN THE LOCAL SHELTERS TO HAVE A NEW CHANCE TO BE ADOPTED IN THEIR NEW LOCATION. PREVIOUSLY MUTTNATION PROVIDED DISASTER RELIEF TO SHELTERS AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WAKE OF DIXIE FIRE, WAVERLY FLOOD, HURRICANE IDA AND THE EF-4.

Program 3

GENERAL SUPPORT - DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, MANY OF THE IN-PERSON EVENTS MUTTNATION TYPICALLY SPONSOR, AND SUPPORT WERE NOT ABLE TO TAKE PLACE. SOME OF THE PROGRAMS MUTTNATION SUPPORTED PREVIOUSLY...

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GENERAL SUPPORT - DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, MANY OF THE IN-PERSON EVENTS MUTTNATION TYPICALLY SPONSOR, AND SUPPORT WERE NOT ABLE TO TAKE PLACE. SOME OF THE PROGRAMS MUTTNATION SUPPORTED PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED LOVE HARDER, SHARE THE LOVE, PAWSITIVELY FAMOUS, MUTTNATION FUND AT WAGGLE, AND US WAR DOGS. * LOVE HARDER - RECEIVED A GRANT FROM LIFE OF RILEY AT SPRINGPOINT TO INITIATE THE LOVE HARDER PROGRAM, WHICH ADVANCES THE ADOPTION OF THE HARDEST-TO-GET ADOPTED DOGS (SENIORS, DOGS WITH DISABILITIES, PIT MIXES, AND LARGE DOGS). THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN INCLUDED TELEVISION, RADIO AND BILLBOARD ADS AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL POSTINGS. * SHARE THE LOVE - INDIVIDUALS PLEDGED THEIR TIME TO VOLUNTEER AT THEIR LOCAL SHELTER FOR A DAY. THEIR SELECTED SHELTER WAS THEN ENTERED INTO A RANDOM DRAWING FOR ONE OF THE TWENTY $1,000 GRANTS. THIS GENERATED MORE THAN 5,000 CONFIRMED VOLUNTEERS AND 20 VETTED SHELTERS RECEIVED GRANTS. * PAWSITIVELY FAMOUS - MUTTNATION PROVIDES ANNUAL SUPPORT TO THIS ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS TRANSPORT ABUSED ANIMALS AND ANIMALS THAT ARE AT RISK OF BEING EUTHANIZED. * MUTTNATION FUND AT WAGGLE - THIS FUND ASSISTS WITH MEDICAL BILLS FOR PEOPLE'S PETS WITH UNEXPECTED NEEDS. * US WAR DOGS - MUTTNATION PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS WITH EXPENSES FOR MILITARY AND SERVICE DOGS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,741,076
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $105,438
Other Revenue $904,346
TOTAL REVENUE $2,750,860

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,209,974
Salaries & Benefits $117,529
Fundraising Expenses $516,801
Program Expenses $1,287,624
Other Expenses $541,654
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,869,157

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,750,860 $1,155,129 +1.4%
Expenses $1,869,157 $1,190,361 +0.6%
Net Income $881,703 $-35,232 -26.0%
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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
2
Volunteers
N/A

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
$105,000
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NINA MILLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.0
Officer
$105,000 $0 $105,000
MIRANDA LAMBERT PRESIDENT 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARION KRAFT SECRETARY 4.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBYN RIVERS TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYNA DONNELLY DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGGIE MCGUANE DIRECTOR 1.0
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
2024 $2,750,860 $1,869,157 $3,138,204 $881,703
2023 $1,155,129 $1,190,361 $2,257,430 $-35,232
2022 $1,981,026 $885,890 $2,278,255 $1,095,136
2021 $1,153,610 $603,785 $1,185,347 $549,825
2020 $666,341 $494,600 $651,944 $171,741
2019 $436,767 $346,132 $462,992 $90,635
2018 $232,588 $499,611 $374,908 $-267,023
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