Better Business Bureau Report for
Save-A-Pet, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued November 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires November 2013


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: Save-A-Pet, Inc.
Address: 31664 N. Fairfield Rd.
  Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: 847-740-7788
Web Address: www.saveapetil.org
Also known as:Save-A-Pet Adoption Center
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1972, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Save-A-Pet is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to finding loving, quality homes for each cat and dog in its care. Our shelter strives to create an environment, which enhances both awareness and support for the humane treatment of animals.

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Evaluation Conclusions

              

Save-A-Pet, Inc. does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 6: Board Policy on Effectiveness - Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Save-A-Pet, Inc. does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Standard 7: Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness - Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.

Save-A-Pet, Inc. does not meet this Standard because:

  • It has never completed an effectiveness assessment.

Standard 8: Program Service Expense Ratio - Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.

Save-A-Pet, Inc. does not meet this Standard because:

  • According to the its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, the organization spent $452,268 or 41% of its total expenses ($1,115,863) on program service activities.

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.

Save-A-Pet, Inc. does not meet this Standard because:

Save-A-Pet, Inc. does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on this website, www.saveapetil.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.
  • What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
Save-A-Pet, Inc. meets the remaining 16 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

              

Save-A-Pet shelters and provides medical care for the cats and dogs in its care. Our staff and volunteers work to socialize each animal, with the aim of finding them a loving home.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Save-A-Pet, Inc.'s program expenses were:

  
Total Program Expenses: $
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Governance

              

Chief Executive : Frank Corbi, Executive Director
Compensation*:
$53,951

Chair of the Board: Greg Alloian
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Accountant, Lewis & Associates

Board Size: 7

Paid Staff Size: 22

*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, television, grant proposals, internet, planned giving arrangements
Fund raising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,268,544, 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 Save-A-Pet, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
donations and grants 1,096,882
fundraising 171,662
bequests 152,903
animal-related fees 88,055
other 31,022
thrift and gift shop sales 10,742
interest and dividends 764
realized/unrealized net gains -2,843
Total Income $1,549,187


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 41%  Fund Raising: 3%  Administrative: 56% 

Total income   $1,549,187
  Program expenses $452,268
  Fund raising expenses 31,239
  Administrative expenses 632,356
 
Total expenses   $1,115,863
Income in Excess of Expenses   433,324
Beginning net assets   2,778,675
Other Changes in Net Assets (890,384)
Ending net assets   1,888,291
Total liabilities   162,391
Total assets   $2,050,682


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