Nonprofit · EIN 87-1117805
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE
Tax-exempt · WASILLA, AK 99623
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $297,024 | $286,069 | $10,955 | $30,233 | $12,542 | $17,691 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $222,742 | $216,092 | $6,650 | $14,133 | $7,152 | $6,981 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $72,739
- Program service revenue
- $224,276
- Investment income
- $9
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,943
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $480
- Accounting fees
- $1,401
- Occupancy
- $28,231
- Travel
- $239
- Depreciation
- $510
- Program services (functional)
- $235,428
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,960
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,681
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,133
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,233
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,542
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,691
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $723
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $17,691
- Gross receipts
- $297,024
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 750
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- AK
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Buchanan | President Founder Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 60 | $4,500 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Buchanan | President Officer, Key employee | 90 | $0 |
| Christopher Davids | Vice President Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Michelle Thiele | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2631 S TUNDRA ROSE DR, WASILLA, AK 99623-0901
- In care of
- % KRISTIN BUCHANAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- Kristin Buchanan, 2631 S Tundra Rose Dr, Wasilla, AK 99623
- Signed the 990
- Kristin Buchanan, President Founder
- Phone
- (907) 531-7323
- Website
- bfarak.org
Mission
To foster and promote animal health and welfare in Alaska through rescue rehabilitation adoption and education.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $226,747 · revenue $228,285
- 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.Expenses $8,681 · revenue $11,167
- 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.revenue $61,742
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-1117805
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,233
- Income (IRS master file)
- $297,024
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2023 | $297,024 | $286,069 | $30,233 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $222,742 | $216,092 | $14,133 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-1117805).
Questions about BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE
- What is the EIN of BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE is 87-1117805.
- Is BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
- Who is the principal officer of BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names Kristin Buchanan.
- Who are the officers and directors of BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,500 (Kristin Buchanan, President Founder).
- How much revenue does BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL RESCUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $297,024, expenses of $286,069 and total assets of $30,233 at year end.
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