Better Business Bureau Report for
Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection Society

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires February 2014


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection Society
Address: 331 Old Sutton Road
  Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847-382-0503
Web Address: www.harpsonline.org
Also known as:HARPS
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2001, Indiana
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Championing the humane care of equines and other hooved animals through legislation, investigations, impoundments, rehabilitation, education and community outreach.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection Society meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Rescuing and rehabilitating abused and neglected equines and other hooved animals; education of owners and those wanting to learn more about equine care; children and animals program where young people and adults can interact with animals, growing in self confidence and self esteem.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection Society's program expenses were:

  
Program Expense 335,664
Total Program Expenses: $335,664
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Donna Ewing, President
Compensation*:
 $24,000

Highest Paid Executive: Ronda Ewing,Director of Development
Compensation*: $35,258

Chair of the Board: Victor Barcroft
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Retired Small Business Owner

Board Size: 7

Paid Staff Size: 4

*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, membership
Fund raising costs were 19% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $238,480, 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

               


Source of Funds  
Contributions 178,458
Bequests 58,394
Grants and Donations 55,700
In-Kind Income 34,000
Investment Income 12,909
Membership Dues 6,281
Sundry Income 4,322
Adoption Fees 3,600
Total Income $353,664


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 78%  Fund Raising: 10%  Administrative: 12% 

Total income   $353,664
  Program expenses $335,664
  Fund raising expenses 44,668
  Administrative expenses 50,008
 
Total expenses   $430,340
Expenses in Excess of Income   (76,676)
Beginning net assets   846,462
Ending net assets   769,786
Total liabilities   1,622
Total assets   $771,408


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