IT'S A RUFF LIFE RESCUE A NJ NON P… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Principal Officer

KRISTIN MERCER

Phone

6099024649

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

IT'S A RUFF LIFE RESCUE A NJ NON PROFIT CORPORATION, founded in 2014, is a micro nonprofit that reported $71K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $81K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

IT'S A RUFF LIFE RESCUE'S MISSION IS TO RESCUE AND SAVE THE LIVES OF INNOCENT DOGS WHO FIND THEMSELVES ON DEATH ROW THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN AND/OR PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR STRAY, ABANDONED, OR ABUSED/NEGLECTED DOGS. WHENEVER POSSIBLE WE WILL ASSIST FAMILIES WHO, BECAUSE OF VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, ARE UNABLE TO CONTINUE CARING FOR THEIR DOGS (OWNER SURRENDERS) SO THEY ARE NOT DUMPED INTO THE SHELTER SYSTEM. OUR GOAL IS TO DO EXACTLY WHAT OUR SLOGAN SAYS..."TURN RUFF BEGINNINGS INTO HAPPY ENDINGS". AND AS RESCUERS, WE STRIVE TO NOT ONLY SAVE LIVES, BUT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF EACH & EVERY ANIMAL WHO WE TAKE INTO OUR RESCUE. BUT OUR MISSION GOES BEYOND JUST RESCUE. AS ANIMAL ADVOCATES, WE ALSO WORK TOWARD EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAYING/NEUTERING, RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TRAINING, PROPER NUTRITION, ADVOCATING TO BAN BSL , AND FOR INHUMANE GAS CHAMBERS TO BE ABOLISHED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $81,184 Revenue: $21,750

RESCUE DOGS,LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH, CANINE TRAINING AND EDUCATION.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $49,426

Program Service Revenue $21,750

Investment Income $37

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $71,213

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $81,184

Other Expenses $81,184

TOTAL EXPENSES $81,184

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$71,213	$115,614	-0.4%
Expenses	$81,184	$122,383	-0.3%
Net Income	$-9,971	$-6,769	+0.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAURA BROCK	VP / TREASUR	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN MERCER	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA WONTOR	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$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
2022	$71,213	$81,184	$33,296	$-9,971
2021	$115,614	$122,383	$43,267	$-6,769
2020	$120,788	$142,929	$50,096	$-22,141
2019	$137,268	$119,699	$72,516	$17,569
2018	$144,817	$131,675	$57,665	$13,142

IT'S A RUFF LIFE RESCUE A NJ NON PROFIT CORPORATION