Program areas at Best Friends Animal Rescue
Rescue vet and make available for adoption to the public program animals statewide. 2023 saw 676 intakes and 566 adoptions of multiple species. We've seen a small incline in numbers each year and anticipate 2024 to be larger with a projected 600 adoptions.
Solicit and collect donations for general operating expenses medical expenses and program materials and supplies through multiple social media channels in-person e-newsletters or other avenues.
Fundraise for general operating expenses medical expenses and program materials and supplies through various community events such as puppy yoga Pups'n'sups and our annual festival fundraiser Woofstock. These figures include purchasing merchandise to sell for the proceeds such as stickers shirts magnets leashes and any other viable product with a markup.
Who funds Best Friends Animal Rescue
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Bond Pacific Foundation | 2021-12 | Provide for Animal Rescue Expenses | $5,000 |
Personnel at Best Friends Animal Rescue
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kristin Buchanan | President Founder | $4,500 | 2024-03-29 |
| Michelle Thiele | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Christopher Davids | Vice President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Financials for Best Friends Animal Rescue
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $72,739 | $14,730 | 393.8% |
| Program services | $224,276 | $208,010 | 7.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $9 | $2 | 350% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $297,024 | $222,742 | 33.3% |
Organizations like Best Friends Animal Rescue
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Round Valley Animal Rescue | 501(c)(3) | Eagar, AZ | $443,683 |
| Tails From the City | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $289,081 |
| Boston Terrier Rescue of North Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Greensboro, NC | $101,062 |
| Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven | 501(c)(3) | Muskegon, MI | $485,763 |
| Quad City Paws | 501(c)(3) | Moline, IL | $164,236 |
| Noah's Arc | 501(c)(3) | Talbott, TN | $181,627 |
| Animal Services Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Morganton, NC | $114,941 |
| Cause for Canines | 501(c)(3) | Galloway, OH | $128,258 |
| Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue | 501(c)(3) | East Hampton, CT | $332,391 |
| Paws for Life NC | 501(c)(3) | Youngsville, NC | $236,576 |
Data update history
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- PO Box 870601
- Wasila, AK 99687
- Metro area
- Anchorage, AK
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
- Website URL
- bfarak.org/
- Phone
- (907) 531-7323
IRS details
- EIN
- 87-1117805
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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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