Better Business Bureau Report for
Anderson Animal Shelter

Better Business Bureau Report issued June 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires June 2012


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Anderson Animal Shelter
Address: 1000 S. LaFox (Rte 31)
  South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: 847-697-2880
Web Address: www.andersonanimalshelter.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1966, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Anderson Animal Shelter's mission is to serve as a premier private facility dedicated to the compassionate and humane treatment of homeless companion animals through direct care, education and community outreach programs.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Anderson Animal Shelter does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 17: Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

Anderson Animal Shelter does not meet this Standard because the organization's website, www.andersonanimalshelter.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:

  • A summary of program service accomplishments.
  • A roster of the board of directors.
  • Total income.
  • Total program expenses.
  • Total fund raising expenses.
  • Total administrative expenses.
  • End of year net assets.
  • The organization’s mailing address.
  • Electronic access to the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990.

Standard 18: Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy - Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

Anderson Animal Shelter does not meet this Standard because:

Anderson Animal Shelter does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on this website, www.andersonanimalshelter.org does not indicate:

  • What personal information is being collected and how it will be used.
  • How to contact the charity to review personal information that is collected and request corrections.
  • How to inform the charity that the visitor does not want his/her information shared with others.
Anderson Animal Shelter meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Anderson Animal Shelter currently serves approximately 2,550 animals each year. We collaborate with public and private organizations and individuals to shelter, care for and promote the adoption of stray and unwanted companion animals. Services include a low-cost spay/neuter program, vaccination clinic, dog obedience, Kids & Kritters (a two-hour education sessions featuring interactive animal encounters where participants ages nine through twelve will learn about animals, engage in hands-on activities with shelter residents), and a trap, neuter, release (TNR) program for feral cats.

For the fiscal year ended October 30, 2009, Anderson Animal Shelter's program expenses were:

  
Total salaries and related expenses 665,941
Medical supplies and services 131,992
Utilities and telephone 59,024
Animal food 46,596
Insurance 33,512
Depreciation 30,921
Repairs and maintenance 29,112
Supplies 22,376
Cleaning supplies 14,385
Printing and photocopying 12,482
Postage 8,002
Advertising and publicity 2,563
Conferences and travel 2,487
Building improvements 97
Fee and licenses 18
Total Program Expenses: $1,059,508
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Sandra Shelby, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $65,000

Highest Paid Executive: Sharon Colgan, DVM,Veterinarian
Compensation*: $89,070

Chair of the Board: Jill Hanses, President
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Sales and Marketing

Board Size: 12

Paid Staff Size: 21

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet, planned giving arrangements, membership
Fund raising costs were 29% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $273,075, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Anderson Animal Shelter's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 30, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Investment income 335,405
Program service fee 178,592
Contributions 165,822
Bequests and memorials 135,450
Special events net of direct expenses 107,253
Adoption and donation fees 102,435
Ivar Anderson Trust contribution 100,000
Memberships 16,915
Other income 13,276
Grant income 5,632
Total Income $1,160,780


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 79%  Fund Raising: 6%  Administrative: 15% 

Total income   $1,160,780
  Program expenses $1,059,508
  Fund raising expenses 79,102
  Administrative expenses 198,936
 
Total expenses   $1,337,546
Expenses in Excess of Income   (176,766)
Beginning net assets   2,766,792
Ending net assets   2,590,026
Total liabilities   81,310
Total assets   $2,671,336


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