Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Inc
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
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Inc meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes criminally abused, neglected and abandoned farm animals.
Year, State Incorporated:
2001, OH
Rescue – working in cooperation with law enforcement and county humane organizations, we provide our service to Ohio and any state beyond requesting assistance.
Rehabilitation – providing the veterinary attention, nutrition and maintenance care and nurture to each animal who enters the sanctuary.
Re-home – networking to find loving and forever homes for each animal based on the best match of people, personalities and facilities.
Happy Trails does not accept owner surrenders. However, the organization provides guidance and networking in an effort to be a support for the community under these circumstances.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Inc's program expenses were:
| Program Services | $531,012 |
| Total Program Expenses | $531,012 |
Chief Executive
Laurie Jackson, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Ms. Jess Rist, Board President
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
1
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Door-to-door appeals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, 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 Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Inc's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions, grant and gifts | $589,850 |
| Investment Income | $62,857 |
| Income from fundraising events | $58,724 |
| Program Services | $45,143 |
| Royalities | $146 |
| Sale of Inventory | $-15 |
| Total Income | $756,705 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 15%
| Total Income | $756,705 |
| Total expenses: | $634,066 |
| Program expenses | $531,012 |
| Fundraising expenses | $5,532 |
| Administrative expenses | $97,522 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $122,639 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,611,608 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $73,559 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,807,806 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Assets | $2,807,806 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Akron