WAYSIDE WAIFS INC

EIN: 440605374 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

KANSAS CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$10,272,726
Total Expenses
$8,704,429
Total Assets
$40,863,396
Net Assets
$40,364,922
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1940
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
KATHRYN MAHONEY
Phone
8167618151
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WAYSIDE WAIFS INC, founded in 1940, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $10.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

WAYSIDE PREPARES PETS AND PEOPLE FOR THE BOND OF THEIR LIVES BY PROTECTING AND CARING FOR THE PETS UNDER OUR WATCH; BY COLLABORATING WITH AND SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY; AND BY ADVOCATING FOR AND SHARING THE PROFOUND JOY THAT PETS BRING TO OUR LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,743,130 Revenue: $781,837

AS KANSAS CITY'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE NO KILL PET ADOPTION CAMPUS, WAYSIDE WAIFS IS COMMITTED TO FINDING HOMES FOR ALL ADOPTABLE PETS. WE SERVE MORE THAN 38,000 PETS AND PEOPLE EVERY YEAR...

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AS KANSAS CITY'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE NO KILL PET ADOPTION CAMPUS, WAYSIDE WAIFS IS COMMITTED TO FINDING HOMES FOR ALL ADOPTABLE PETS. WE SERVE MORE THAN 38,000 PETS AND PEOPLE EVERY YEAR THROUGH PET ADOPTIONS, PET MEMORIAL AFTERCARE, YOUTH EDUCATION, CANINE TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. WE DO NOT EUTHANIZE ADOPTABLE ANIMALS, AND THERE ARE NO TIME LIMITS FOR ANIMALS IN OUR CARE. ONLY ANIMALS SUFFERING FROM SIGNIFICANT MEDICAL ISSUES OR THOSE THAT POSE A DANGER ARE HUMANELY EUTHANIZED. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A PART OF KANSAS CITY'S NO KILL COMMUNITY. WAYSIDE IS A PRIVATE NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) CHARITY WITH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL REACH. IN 2024, WE SERVED 38,056 PETS AND PEOPLE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PET ADOPTION PROGRAM: WAYSIDE FOUND LOVING HOMES FOR 3,727 HOMELESS ANIMALS. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY FOR SHELTER ANIMALS WAS 20 DAYS. A COMPLETE CIRCLE OF CARE WAS PROVIDED TO ALL HOMELESS PETS BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, INCLUDING SERVICES LIKE: FOSTER CARE, VETERINARY CARE, LIFE-SAVING SURGERY AND DIAGNOSTICS, TRAINING, SPECIALIZED BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND ENRICHMENT.COMMUNITY OUTREACH: 4,139 PETS AND PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDED LOW-COST VACCINE DRIVE-THRU EVENTS, FREE SPAY/NEUTER EVENTS, FREE FOOD AND SUPPLIES THROUGH THE PET FOOD PANTRY, FREE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SUPPORT, AND TRAP-NEUTER-RELEASE FOR COMMUNITY CATS.EDUCATION PROGRAM: 10,640 YOUTH WERE REACHED THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDED NO MORE BULLYING VIOLENCE PREVENTION CURRICULUM, KIDS IN ACTION, CAMP WAYSIDE, DOG SAFETY CLASSES, AMONG OTHERS. THE NO MORE BULLYING PROGRAM WAS NAMED THE 2023 EDUCATOR'S CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST YOUTH HUMANE EDUCATION PROGRAM BY THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL HUMANE EDUCATORS.ADDITIONAL 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: 3,707 SURGERIES PERFORMED 110 DOGS RECEIVED CARE AT THE CANINE BEHAVIOR CENTER 190 ANIMALS REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES 94% LIVE RELEASE RATE 1,276 ANIMALS FOSTERED 762 FAMILIES SERVED THROUGH PET MEMORIAL SERVICES 38 VET STUDENTS COMPLETED THE WAYSIDE VET PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,496,516
Program Service Revenue $781,837
Investment Income $1,002,557
Other Revenue $-8,184
TOTAL REVENUE $10,272,726

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,159,531
Fundraising Expenses $1,342,352
Program Expenses $6,743,130
Other Expenses $3,105,835
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,704,429

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $10,272,726 $8,910,163 +0.2%
Expenses $8,704,429 $7,616,187 +0.1%
Net Income $1,568,297 $1,293,976 +0.2%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
122
Volunteers
1701

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
6
$317,552
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN WALLY CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY JOHNSON VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK DAVIS SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SYDNEY GOODMAN TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALMA AZUARA DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL EMBRY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH W HENSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE HEPPERLY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER JANIS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA ROLF DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSTY SMITH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY WEST DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID YOST DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN MELCHER HONORARY, NON-VOTING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN MAHONEY PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$161,374 $11,351 $172,725
CHRIS POTTHAST VP OF FINANCE & ADMIN 40.00
Officer
$133,806 $11,021 $144,827
ROBIN ROWLAND VP DONOR RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$154,039 $11,139 $165,178
ALISON REDER VP OF ANIMAL WELFARE 40.00
Highest
$138,602 $11,328 $149,930
ERIC KELLY DVM CHIEF OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 40.00
Highest
$123,629 $11,232 $134,861
MARTA ANDELSON DVM SHELTER VETERINARIAN 40.00
Highest
$109,060 $10,404 $119,464
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 $10,272,726 $8,704,429 $40,863,396 $1,568,297
2023 $8,910,163 $7,616,187 $38,025,808 $1,293,976
2022 $10,294,863 $7,122,634 $34,130,686 $3,172,229
2021 $10,620,138 $6,866,505 $33,809,848 $3,753,633
2020 $8,562,391 $5,924,247 $30,041,228 $2,638,144
2019 $9,698,110 $5,961,801 $27,154,696 $3,736,309
2018 $6,741,462 $6,001,320 $21,091,676 $740,142
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