Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaints
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 1
The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 1
(This complaint involved a refund request).
Stated Purpose:
"to help our community and shelter partners save more animals, more efficiently by rescuing them, temporarily caring for them in our excellent, supportive foster homes and matching them with fantastic pet parents."
Year, State Incorporated:
2009, OH
Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue (LLAR) is a no-kill foster based rescue shelter for abandoned or abused animals in the Northeast and Midwest. The organization reports that it collaborates with volunteers, fosters, animal welfare partners, and shelters to rescue animals in need and place them in temporary foster care until they are matched with their forever home.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue's program expenses were:
| Program services | $1,027,488 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,027,488 |
Chief Executive
Emily Gear, President
Compensation*
$94,216
Chair of the Board
Justine Meyer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Professional Services Web Team Manager, London Computer Systems
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
7
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $388,662, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Interest | $29 |
| Special events | $2,941 |
| Legal - collection of damages | $3,600 |
| Grants | $129,671 |
| Contributions | $256,050 |
| Adoption income | $644,642 |
| Total Income | $1,036,933 |
Programs: 88% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $1,036,933 |
| Total expenses: | $1,165,105 |
| Program expenses | $1,027,488 |
| Fundraising expenses | $8,772 |
| Administrative expenses | $128,845 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-128,172 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $713,778 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $585,606 |
| Total Liabilities | $65,113 |
| Total Assets | $650,719 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance