2024-04-19T21:44:15-04:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 270609272 FRIENDS OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER INC % Jennifer Miller FRIE 8032577000 PO BOX 2207 AIKEN SC 298022207 Francis A Townsend III Treasurer 2024-04-19 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z FOTAS Jennifer Miller PO BOX 2207 AIKEN SC 298022207 1044097 false X fotasaiken.org X 2009 SC FOTAS' mission is to support the Aiken County Animal Shelter by promoting animal welfare responsible pet ownership and the elimination of euthanasia of all adoptable animals. 11 11 1 300 0 0 653484 739337 32160 70200 21782 66948 88726 95506 796152 971991 430784 165585 0 0 66315 72059 0 0 0 44728 39099 541827 276743 254325 695248 2132472 2912064 8427 10560 2124045 2901504 FOTAS' mission is to support the Aiken County Animal Shelter by promoting animal welfare responsible pet ownership and the elimination of euthanasia of all adoptable animals. false false 141845 91404 70200 Transfers--FOTAS organizes transfers to other no-kill shelters for many dogs and cats that cannot find homes in the local community. The transfer program includes an extensive network of volunteers who socialize pets to attract potential adopters and foster pets until they are old enough and healthy enough to transfer. This program is one of the most successful initiatives to increase the live release rate at the shelter. For the last 5 years every adoptable animal at the shelter has been saved. In 2023 FOTAS organized 110 transports and funded transport expenses for 1,302 pets. 97533 65121 0 Shelter and Community Needs--FOTAS supplements the county shelter's budget by funding 1 heartworm medicine to save dogs that were euthanized in the past for lack of medical care 2 flea medicines toys leashes pet food supplements and other supplies and 3 medical care for extraordinarily ill or injured animals turned into the shelter each year. FOTAS contracted for technical services to update several web sites with pictures and information about adoptable animals as well as other current pet-related information on a daily basis. For the community FOTAS supplies humane runners dog houses and food for pets belonging to county citizens who cannot afford them. As needed FOTAS also funds TNR surgeries at local veterinarians and surgery assistance when shelter resources are not available. 9060 9060 0 Shelter Building--FOTAS provided funds for new equipment signage and decor for the Primary Learning Adoption Wellness and Socialization PAWS building which was substantially completed in 2022. FOTAS also provided equipment for a redesigned shelter intake section and materials to build a roofed connection between the PAWS building and the main shelter building. 0 0 0 248438 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 1 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false false false false false false X Carol Miller 8032577000 140 NORMAN PL AIKEN SC 29803 X Kathy Samaha Board Member 3.00 0 X 0 0 0 Bryan Ortner Board Member 3.00 0 X 0 0 0 Sarah Berkowitz Board Member 3.00 0 X 0 0 0 Alllison Tyler Jr Board Member 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Colleen Timmerman Board Member 4.00 0 X 0 0 0 Ellen Priest Board Member 10.00 0 X 0 0 0 Ellie Joos Secretary 18.00 0 X 0 0 0 Frank Townsend Treasurer 3.00 0 X 0 0 0 Joanna Dunn Samson Vice President 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 John Hart Board Member 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Miller President 40.00 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 265 0 0 0 0 739072 36351 739337 Other activity 900099 70200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70200 66219 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36410 0 35681 0 729 0 729 0 0 0 131931 0 36425 95506 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 971991 0 0 0 165585 165585 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67336 60603 6733 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4723 4250 473 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3579 0 3579 0 18000 18000 0 0 8688 0 8688 0 1140 0 1140 0 1697 0 1697 0 0 0 0 0 790 0 790 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2230 0 2230 0 License and fees 1682 0 1682 0 Bank charges 1293 0 1293 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 276743 248438 28305 0 0 0 0 0 171617 383508 1246056 1449136 0 3650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47656 0 0 47656 714799 1028114 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2132472 2912064 8427 10560 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8427 10560 X 0 0 0 0 2124045 2901504 2124045 2901504 2132472 2912064 695248 82211 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 338554 465309 804469 639916 739337 2987585 38120 33865 30960 32160 70200 205305 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 376674 499174 835429 672076 809537 3192890 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3192890 12532 18507 7718 21782 66219 126758 0 0 0 0 0 0 12532 18507 7718 21782 66219 126758 0 0 0 0 0 0 57809 3490 -120 102294 95506 258979 447015 521171 843027 796152 971262 3578627 0.8922 0.9068 0.0354 0.0223 X Part III - Line 12 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2019, 57809.0000, Net income from in-house fundraising events| 2020, 3490Net income from in-house fundraising events| 2021, -120Loss on sale of donated stocks| 2022, 102294Net income from in-house fundraising events| 2023, 95506Net income from in-house fundraising events| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 47656 47656 0 47656 47656 Golf Tournament 104444 12980 91464 500 466 18456 5943 0 8445 Woofstock 24587 937 23650 0 0 1243 0 0 1247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 129031 13917 115114 500 466 19699 5943 0 9692 36300 78814 true Aiken County Animal Shelter 333 Wire Rd Aiken SC 29801 576000299 501(c)(3) 1791 246647 FMV To purchase transportation medical care supplies adoption advertising etc for shelter pets To assist county animal shelter goal to eliminate euthanasia of all adoptable animals Aiken County Animal Shelter 333 Wire Rd Aiken SC 29801 0 0 1 0 Part I Line 2 FOTAS maintains receipts of all goods and services purchased for the Aiken County Animal Shelter. FOTAS members and staff are on-site daily at the animal shelter to observe the use of equipment and supplies provided to the shelter and ensure the items are accounted for and used properly. Part VI Line 11 | Explanation:| Copies of Form 990 and supporting schedules were provided to the FOTAS President and Treasurer to distribute to Board Members at their discretion.