BEST FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETY IN WORTH COUNTY INC Charity Report

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BEST FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETY IN WORTH COUNTY INC

EIN 26-0362430 · Animal Protection & Welfare (D20)

What they do

to RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS of ANIMAL ISSUES, PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION; to PROMOTE PET SPAY and NEUTER PROGRAMS to REDUCE THE OVERPOPULATION of COMPANION ANIMALS WHICH LEADS to NEGLECT, ABUSE, and CRUELTY; to DEVELOP AN ADOPTION PROGRAM SEEKING to PLACE UNWANTED and ABANDONED PETS IN LOVING, QUALIFIED HOMES; and to RECEIVE and MANAGE MONEY and PROPERTY for THESE PURPOSES.

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They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

102.06%of revenue went to mission work84.2% of expenses · Program services

$121.26spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

19.20%of revenue went to management and office costs15.8% of expenses

$0.25in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

43.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2021

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$193,896

Mission workProgram services$197,886102.06% of revenue84.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$37,22919.20% of revenue15.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$235,115121.26% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2021CurrentExpense mix: 84.2% mission · 15.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 121.26% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 82.3% mission · 17.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 77.55% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 84.7% mission · 15.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.40% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 76.7% mission · 13.9% management · 9.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.41% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 70.0% mission · 16.2% management · 13.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.61% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 64.0% mission · 13.4% management · 22.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.27% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$193,896

Expenses$235,115

Annual shortfall $41,219 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$197,886 · 84.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$37,229 · 15.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$193,896

Expenses$235,115

Assets$59,748

Contributions$85,025

Mission work (program services)$197,886

Management and general$37,229

Accounting fees$2,087

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2021

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (10)

CAROL OVERTONDIRECTOR

ELIZABETH COWLESVICE-PRESIDE

JAKIN TILLERYDIRECTOR

JASON ORRPRESIDENT

JEAN BROOKSTREASURER

LISA DYLINSKIDIRECTOR

SHELLY MCPHAULDIRECTOR

SHERRI HENDLEYSECRETARY

TAMMY MCCRARYDIRECTOR

TERRY GIDDENSDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: November 2007
Location: PO BOX 5894, SYLVESTER, GA 31791
County: Worth
In care of: JASON ORR
Primary officer: JASON ORR, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(229) 777-7774

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2021
Tax period began: January 1, 2021
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HUDSON & NESMITH CPAS & ADVISORS
NTEE classification: Animal Protection & Welfare (D20)
IRS tax category: Animal Protection & Welfare
Revocation date: May 15, 2025