Better Business Bureau Report for
Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued June 2009
Better Business Bureau Report expires June 2011


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc.
Address: 34522 N. Scottsdale Road #D7-168
  Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Phone: 623-465-1519
Web Address: www.azequinerescue.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2001, Arizona
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The Arizona Equine Rescue Organization was founded for the purposes of equine rescue, rehabilitation, and community outreach and education. AERO provides a productive life for unwanted horses and provides a community resource for youth who find solace in spending time with the horses.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc. (AERO) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation, At-Risk Youth Character Education, Large Animal Rescue Training and First Response, Community Education on Horse Care and Handling

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, AERO's program expenses were:

  
Depreciation (Livestock Facilities and Equipment) 22,735
Program Expenses (Feed, Bedding, Etc) 19,882
Program Prof Svcs (Vet, Farrier, Etc) 15,611
Occupancy, Rent, Utilities 5,040
Insurance 2,303
Program Expenses - Community Education 1,651
Program Expenses - Youth Program 423
Total Program Expenses: $67,645
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Carol Lee Hobson, President & Founder
Compensation*:
 $

Chair of the Board: Carol Lee Hobson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President & Founder, Arizona Equine Rescue Organization

Board Size: 5

Paid Staff Size: 0

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

               

Method(s) Used:

grant proposals, internet
Fund raising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $77,566, 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 AERO's IRS Form 990-EZ for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Source of Funds  
Contributions, gifts, grants, etc 77,566
Program Service Revenue 1,538
Other (Rebates) 265
Total Income $79,369


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 88%  Fund Raising: 6%  Administrative: 6% 

Total income   $79,369
  Program expenses $67,645
  Fund raising expenses 4,829
  Administrative expenses 4,413
 
Total expenses   $76,887
Income in Excess of Expenses   2,482
Beginning net assets   10,963
Other Changes in Net Assets (21,083)
Ending net assets   13,445
Total liabilities   22,720
Total assets   $36,165


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