FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MEGAN AYARS

Phone

5417746651

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $811K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $1.7M represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS (FOTA) RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS WHO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR JACKSON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ANIMALS DOGS, RESULTING IN INCREASED ADOPTIONS. VOLUNTEERS FOSTER NON-SHELTER DOGS AND CATS AS A REGISTERED OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOSTER ORGANIZATION IN THEIR HOMES. FOTA SPAYS/NEUTERS BEFORE ADOPTION, PREVENTING UNWANTED LITTERS. FOTAS FACILITATES OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON TO TEACH HUMANE TREATMENT OF COMPANION ANIMALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $353,743 Revenue: $8,074

COMMUNITY SPAY AND NEUTERING PROGRAM: FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS (FOTA) PROCURED A BUILDING AND OUTFITTED THE BUILDING WITH EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS COMMUNITY SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC...

COMMUNITY SPAY AND NEUTERING PROGRAM: FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS (FOTA) PROCURED A BUILDING AND OUTFITTED THE BUILDING WITH EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS COMMUNITY SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC, OPENING TO THE PUBLIC IN 2025. PLANNED SERVICES INCLUDE: OWNED DOG AND CAT SPAY/NEUTERS, SUBSIDIZED DOG AND CAT SPAYS/NEUTERS FOR QUALIFYING CLIENTS, RESCUE ORGANIZATION DOG AND CAT SPAYS/NEUTERS, ANCILLARY SERVICES, VACCINES, AND MICROCHIPPING.

Program 2

Expenses: $81,196 Revenue: $28,579

FOSTER PROGRAM: FOTAS BECAME A LICENSED ANIMAL RESCUE ENTITY (ARE). DEVELOPED A VOLUNTEER-BASED FOSTER PROGRAM FOR CATS AND DOGS. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED, VACCINATED, AND MICROCHIPPED...

FOSTER PROGRAM: FOTAS BECAME A LICENSED ANIMAL RESCUE ENTITY (ARE). DEVELOPED A VOLUNTEER-BASED FOSTER PROGRAM FOR CATS AND DOGS. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED, VACCINATED, AND MICROCHIPPED BEFORE ADOPTIONS, PREVENTING UNWANTED LITTERS.

Program 3

Expenses: $25,118 Revenue: $86,779

VACCINATION AND MICROCHIP CLINIC: FOTAS HOSTED A MONTHLY LOW-COST VACCINATION AND MICROCHIP CLINIC FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP KEEP THEIR PETS HEALTHY AND PROTECTED. WE HOPE TO EXPAND THESE CLINICS TO...

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $540,565

Program Service Revenue $123,432

Investment Income $116,779

Other Revenue $30,181

TOTAL REVENUE $810,957

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $52,832

Salaries & Benefits $283,872

Fundraising Expenses $7,402

Program Expenses $460,057

Other Expenses $490,845

TOTAL EXPENSES $827,549

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$810,957	$829,610	0.0%
Expenses	$827,549	$575,792	+0.4%
Net Income	$-16,592	$253,818	-1.1%

Key Indicators

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

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

366

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
DR AIDEN COSTELLO	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA FRANKEL	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE HINES	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENT BAILEY	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LITTLETON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MATT BOLTON	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA COHN	PRESIDENT	2.00	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
2024	$810,957	$827,549	$1,701,292	$-16,592
2023	$829,610	$575,792	$1,717,884	$253,818
2022	$680,479	$394,392	$1,402,441	$286,087
2021	$567,755	$334,490	$1,208,272	$233,265
2020	$508,594	$254,447	$1,037,709	$254,147
2019	$335,890	$255,195	$779,704	$80,695
2018	$259,709	$231,092	$653,738	$28,617