Last Hope 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
Last Hope Animal Rescue meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To reduce the tremendous cat and dog overpopulation problem on Long Island, encourage responsible and economical pet ownership, and transform the public image of the typical pound animal.
Year, State Incorporated:
1982, NY
Last Hope strives to rescue abandoned and stray animals. The organization offers low-cost spay/neuter fees for dogs and cats at local participating veterinarians, low-cost pet vaccination clinics at different locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties, early neutering of all kittens and puppies as well as regular neutering of all adult animals adopted through their programs. Last Hope participates in feral cat trapping and promotes adoption programs that seek to place the dog or cat in caring, responsible and financially solvent homes. The organization also conducts community outreach and public awareness campaigns to make the public knowledgeable about the cat and dog overpopulation problem
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Last Hope Animal Rescue's program expenses were:
| Programs | $611,551 |
| Total Program Expenses | $611,551 |
Chair of the Board
Linda Stuurman
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
9
Paid Staff Size
1
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, 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 Last Hope Animal Rescue's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $370,298 |
| Support from Adoptions and Clinics | $150,043 |
| In Kind Contributions | $118,936 |
| Special Events | $69,586 |
| Thrift Store Sales | $20,245 |
| Memberships | $9,260 |
| Interest Income | $154 |
| Sale of Merchandise | $-287 |
| Investment Loss | $-7,561 |
| Total Income | $730,674 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $730,674 |
| Total expenses: | $676,244 |
| Program expenses | $611,551 |
| Fundraising expenses | $7,622 |
| Administrative expenses | $57,071 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $54,430 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $617,749 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $672,179 |
| Total Liabilities | $68,505 |
| Total Assets | $740,684 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York