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Name:	Lifebridge for Animals
Address:	P.O. Box 1346
	Shelbyville, KY 40066
Phone:	502-633-4959
Web Address:	www.peteducationky.org

Lifebridge for Animals meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Lifebridge for Animals addresses the issue of pet overpopulation at its root. Through humane education the organization teaches children to value and respect the lives of animals. By addressing important pillars of character such as respect, responsibility, kindness, compassion and integrity, the agency adheres to the principle that children will grow into more caring, compassionate human beings who will make the world a better place for us all. The organization also adheres to the principle that through humane education our children will not only treat animals with kindess and respect, they will treat others with kindness and respect as well. The program is character based and formatted to meet core curriculum requirements. The other service provided addresses pet overpopulation through spaying/neutering to prevent unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. Spaying/neutering is an important part of respondible pet ownership. It is also crucial in reducing the number of homeless pets.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Lifebridge for Animals's program expenses were:

Humane Domestic Animal Education	9,337
Spay/Neuter Assistance	5,447
Total Program Expenses:	$14,784

Chief Executive : Teresa Bottom, Executive Director

Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: James Mulcahy
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Editor and Publisher of Shelby County Life Magazine

Board Size: 7

Paid Staff Size: 0

The agency is staffed by an Executive Director who serves without compensation.

Method(s) Used:

Fund raising methods include direct mail, radio, and website appeals, invitations to fund raising events, and grant proposals.

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 the agency’s IRS Form 990-EZ and internally produced financial statements for the year that ended December 31, 2009. Ending net assets as reported are unrestricted net assets. Total assets as reported include $1,706 invested in machinery and equipment.

Source of Funds
Contributions, gifts, grants, and similiar amounts received	18,140
Total Income	$18,140

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 90%  Fund Raising: 6%  Administrative: 4%

Total income				$18,140
	Program expenses			$14,784
	Fund raising expenses			972
	Administrative expenses			664
Total expenses				$16,420
Income in Excess of Expenses				1,720
Beginning net assets				2,568
Ending net assets				4,288
Total liabilities				0
Total assets				$4,288