2024-05-14T15:32:11-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 870921342 GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE INC GUAR 7867207479 13931 Sophomore Ln Fort Myers FL 33912 Dana Bursch CFO 6306501849 2024-05-15 Dana Bursch 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z GOFAR Sherri-Lee Mercuri 13931 Sophomore Lane Fort Myers FL 33912 591024 0 X www.gofar.dog X 2021 FL GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE, INC. was founded by a group of professional women on 4/27/21 who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals who have no voice, no hope and no GUARDIAN. See schedule O for additional information. 4 0 0 75 0 0 286865 371371 106198 219653 0 0 0 0 393063 591024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250 3249 363467 592263 363467 592513 29596 -1489 60611 72800 2463 16141 58148 56659 X GUARDIANS OF FLORIDA ANIMAL RESCUE, INC. was founded by a group of professional women on 4/27/21 who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals who have no voice, no hope and no GUARDIAN. See Schedule O for more information. 0 0 582919 0 219653 In 2023, our second full year of operations, we rescued 668 neglected, abused and/or unwanted animals from an uncertain and likely tragic fate and found homes for 587 animals to give them their much deserved second chance at true happiness. This is a step change increase in our impact on animals in South Florida vs driven by our decision to lease an existing kennel facility with 74 kennels. This 3 year lease, renewable on an annual basis after the initial 3 years, commenced on July 1st, 2022 and allowed us to convert from a 100% foster based rescue to a physical rescue facility (while still maintaining our foster component). During this time period, we took on many severe medical cases where animals had no chance at any quality of life, or even a life at all, without a rescue determined to find a way to pay for surgeries, hospitalization stays and rehabilitation. We continue to establish and grow relationships with local veterinarians and spay/neuter clinics and significantly grew our volunteer and donor base. Our social media presence on Facebook and Instagram has expanded greatly and allows us to highlight our mission, our challenges, our accomplishments and most importantly, our animals. 0 0 0 582919 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 FL X X Dana Bursch 6306501849 470 S Heathwood Dr Marco Island FL 34145 X Sherri-Lee Mercuri President 60 0 X X 0 0 0 Diana Thies Vice President 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Dana Bursch CFO 40 0 X X 0 0 0 Melanie Harris Secretary 4 0 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18818 0 0 352553 45413 371371 Adoption Program 561499 219653 219653 0 0 0 0 0 0 219653 0 0 0 0 0 18818 0 0 0 0 0 591024 219653 0 0 X 250 250 360748 360748 1160 1160 893 893 2666 1242 1074 350 116637 116637 1973 1973 5271 5271 Animal Food and Supplies 59861 59861 0 0 Equipment and Maintenance 12426 12426 0 0 Kennel and Cleaning Supplies 26178 26178 0 0 Travel and Volunteer Meal 2302 2302 0 0 2148 659 1489 592513 582919 6345 3249 33444 19691 0 0 7950 2928 10670 0 0 0 0 20668 15047 21476 2034 3571 19442 0 0 0 0 0 60611 72800 2463 16141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2463 16141 X 58148 49659 0 7000 58148 56659 60611 72800 -1489 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 29662 286865 352553 669080 517 517 0 0 29662 286865 353070 669597 0 0 13309 22635 38288 74232 0 0 18331 18331 0 0 13309 22635 56619 92563 577034 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29662 286865 353070 669597 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10649 0 1247 9402 10827 0 787 10040 19442 X 1216 29792 FMV X 112 3671 FMV X Animal Supplies and cleaning supplies 344 8450 FMV X Washing Machines 2 3500 FMV 0 0 0 Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Our mission includes a) removal of animals from situation that are abusive, endangering and/or neglectful which include, but are not limited to, kill shelters, stray animals, owner surrenders and puppy mills; b) Providing temporary homes and appropriate care (general and medical) for rescued animals; c) Placing rescued animals into responsible, permanent adoptive homes or provide sanctuary for rescued animals for which adoption is not feasible; and d) promoting and advancing public education on the important of spay/neuter and responsible animal ownership. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Our mission includes a) removal of animals from situation that are abusive, endangering and/or neglectful which include, but are not limited to, kill shelters, stray animals, owner surrenders and puppy mills; b) Providing temporary homes and appropriate care (general and medical) for rescued animals; c) Placing rescued animals into responsible, permanent adoptive homes or provide sanctuary for rescued animals for which adoption is not feasible; and d) promoting and advancing public education on the important of spay/neuter and responsible animal ownership. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Board members received a draft of the 990 for questions and comments. A copy of the final 990 was distributed to board members prior to submission to the IRS for final approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members are given the conflict of interest policy annually and asked to review it and sign a statement where they disclose any conflicts and attest that they agree to abide by the policy. If a conflict were to arise during the course of the year, the conflict of interest policy governs the procedures to be followed by the directors. received a draft of the 990 for questions and comments. A copy of the final 990 was distributed to board members prior to submission to the IRS for final approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. They are also supplied to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service which also makes them available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. They are also supplied to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service which also makes them available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Vet expenses and medical supplies $182,272; Outside labor (primarily kennel cleaning) $120,723; Professional Services (Kennel mgmt, dog assessment and training) $47,035; Boarding, grooming and transport $10,718