FRIENDS OF THE ALAMEDA ANIMAL SHELTER

EIN: 270864431 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

ALAMEDA, CA

Total Revenue
$3,144,831
Total Expenses
$2,866,732
Total Assets
$4,350,461
Net Assets
$3,833,499
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOHN L LIPP
Phone
5103378565
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

FRIENDS OF THE ALAMEDA ANIMAL SHELTER, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE ALAMEDA ANIMAL SHELTER (FAAS), A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT, MANAGES THE OPEN-INTAKE CITY OF ALAMEDA SHELTER. FAAS NEVER EUTHANIZES FOR TIME OR SPACE; SAVING, ON AVERAGE, 97% OF THE NEARLY 1000 LOST AND HOMELESS ANIMALS WHO ENTER THE SHELTER EACH YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,023,025
Program Service Revenue $62,326
Investment Income $59,480
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,144,831

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,702,331
Fundraising Expenses $262,202
Program Expenses $2,461,729
Other Expenses $1,164,401
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,866,732

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,144,831 $2,679,854 +0.2%
Expenses $2,866,732 $2,525,371 +0.1%
Net Income $278,099 $154,483 +0.8%
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
9
Employees
40
Volunteers
260

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
5
$128,161
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIE WASSERMAN CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD LEE DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MILLER VICE CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET DAVIS SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER LEE DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BUSSE DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY EVANS DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY LUX DIRECTOR 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL ARTIKASLAN TREASURER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN L LIPP CEO 40.00
Officer
$128,161 $0 $128,161
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 $3,144,831 $2,866,732 $4,350,461 $278,099
2023 $2,679,854 $2,525,371 $3,738,162 $154,483
2022 $2,128,373 $1,998,583 $3,459,257 $129,790
2021 $1,703,957 $1,458,909 $3,335,861 $245,048
2020 $3,129,553 $1,558,276 $3,072,064 $1,571,277
2019 $1,456,469 $1,396,817 $1,478,929 $59,652
2018 $2,069,967 $1,139,592 $1,399,628 $930,375
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