Animal Friends Alliance
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
Animal Friends Alliance meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Our Mission:
To provide comprehensive companion animal resources, services, and education to the community to prevent homelessness and promote the human-animal bond.
Our Vision:
All companion animals experience a healthy home where they are wanted, cared for, and loved.
Year, State Incorporated:
2006, CO
Animal Friends Alliance's two main programs include sheltering and adoptions for homeless dogs and cats, and community pet resources to help families retain their dogs and cats in their homes. Annually Animal Friends Alliance provides lifesaving services to approximately 11,000 dogs and cats through sheltering & adoptions, pet food assistance, subsidized veterinary care with emphasis on spay/neuter, and a community cat program.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Animal Friends Alliance's program expenses were:
| Animal Care | $3,551,715 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,551,715 |
Chief Executive
Sarah Swanty, Executive Director
Compensation*
$104,852
Chair of the Board
Jana Dean DVM, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
65
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Animal Friends Alliance's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,811,751 |
| Clinic Income | $1,072,685 |
| Shelter Income | $838,032 |
| In-Kind Contributions | $295,475 |
| Fundraisers | $255,613 |
| Other | $22,868 |
| Merchandise Sales | $11,541 |
| Investment Income | $11,446 |
| Behavior Services | $2,180 |
| Total Income | $4,321,591 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $4,321,591 |
| Total expenses: | $4,203,927 |
| Program expenses | $3,551,715 |
| Fundraising expenses | $400,169 |
| Administrative expenses | $252,043 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $117,664 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,129,987 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,247,651 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,368,418 |
| Total Assets | $5,616,069 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming