EIN 38-3894866

Athletes for Animals

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Athletes for Animals unites athletes nationwide to fundraise and grant animal shelters and rescues for spay/neuter/vaccination, adoption, education, and vet care.
Also known as...
Backes Animal Rescue Charity
Total revenues
$202,859
2023
Total expenses
$150,071
2023
Total assets
$87,298
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Athletes for Animals

Granted funds to animal shelters and rescues to help organizations better the lives and futures of adoptable animals. Athletes for Animals funded animal vet care and various animal welfare related programs for adoptable and rescued animals.
United athletes across the nation to advocate, educate and provide a voice for companion animals, specifically dogs and cats in need. Athletes for Animals served as a network for athletes with a shared passion for animals and worked as a fundraiser to support best practices in pet adoption and care. The Organization provided a platform to elevate the understanding of responsible pet ownership among current and prospective pet owners. Athletes for Animals worked towards decreasing euthanasia rates through education of the importance of pet adoption, spay & neutering, along with an increased awareness of general animal welfare.

Who funds Athletes for Animals

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$38

Personnel at Athletes for Animals

NameTitleCompensation
David BackesVice President and Treasurer$0
Kelly BackesPresident$0

Financials for Athletes for Animals

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$202,838
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14
Total revenues$202,859

Form 990s for Athletes for Animals

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-23990View PDF
2022-122023-10-23990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-07990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990EZView PDF
2019-122021-05-25990EZView PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

Organizations like Athletes for Animals

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Smith County Texas Pets AliveLindale, TX$56,831
Missing Dogs Massachusetts CorporationNewton, MA$67,647
Houston BARC FoundationHouston, TX$285,313
Greyhound Adoption Center (GAC)La Mesa, CA$59,927
Cherished Cats Rescue AllianceLewisburg, PA$96,986
Weatherford WhiskersWeatherford, TX$89,618
Midwest Greyhound AdoptionAurora, IL$50,854
Metairie HumaneMetairie, LA$237,641
LOLIN INC Love of Labs INIndianapolis, IN$245,357
Friends of Sochi DogsMorristown, NJ$113,286
Data update history
November 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
May 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
101 S Hanley Rd 800
Saint Louis, MO 63105
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis County, MO
Website URL
athletesforanimals.org/ 
Phone
(314) 889-1100
IRS details
EIN
38-3894866
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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