Boykin Spaniel Rescue does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
BSR does not meet this Standard because the 2019 annual report did not include:
- The organization's 2019 financial information.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability:
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Boykin Spaniel Rescue meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
2007, SC
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Stated Purpose
"to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home at-risk, purebred, Boykin Spaniels."
Boykin Spaniel Rescue (BSR) reports that it works to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home owner surrenders, stray, and shelter in-take, purebred, Boykin Spaniels. The organization states that it has more than 500 volunteers who assist in caring for and evaluating dogs with regard to temperament, level of training, and special skills. BSR reports that on average it takes in 75 dogs per year. In addition, the organization states that it has 20 permanent foster dogs who remain in foster care due to behavioral or medical issues. BSR also works to educate the community on caring for senior Boykin Spaniels, general health needs, and training and obedience. In 2019, the organization reports that it cared for a total of 115 Boykin Spaniels, adopted out 64 dogs, and took in 11 dogs with severe cardiac and neurological issues.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Boykin Spaniel Rescue's program expenses were:
Program services |
$199,138 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$199,138 |
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: BSR reports that Ms. Freeman did not receive compensation in 2019. In 2019, Jeannine Culbertson served as the Executive Director of the organization, receiving $31,200 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $279,203 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 Boykin Spaniel Rescue's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$244,161 |
Special events, net |
$24,273 |
Adoption fees |
$18,913 |
In-kind contributions |
$10,769 |
Adoption application fees |
$7,125 |
Sales of inventory, net |
$4,114 |
Investment income |
$45 |
Total Income |
$309,400 |
- Programs: 78%
- Administrative: 13%
- Fundraising: 9%
Total Income |
$309,400 |
Program expenses |
$199,138 |
Fundraising expenses |
$25,383 |
Administrative expenses |
$32,969 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$257,490 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$51,910 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$376,161 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$13,307 |
Ending Net Assets |
$441,378 |
Total Liabilities |
$0 |
Total Assets |
$441,378 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to unknown revenue received by the organization.
Note 2: According to BSR's 2019 IRS Form 990, the organization reports that it received $10,769 in donated dog care expenses.