2017-11-13T10:19:14-08:00 2017-06-30 Sweeney Kovar LLP 3800 Blackhawk Road 100 Danville CA 94506 990 2016-07-01 680240341 TONY LA RUSSAS ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION TONY 9252561273 2890 MITCHELL DRIVE WALNUT CREEK CA 94598 ELENA BICKER Executive Director 2017-11-13 true JOSEPH C KOVAR CPA P00641453 9256483660 2016 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z 11347378 false false X WWW.ARFLIFE.ORG X 1991 CA ARF SAVES DOGS AND CATS WHO HAVE RUN OUT OF TIME AT PUBLIC SHELTERS AND BRINGS PEOPLE AND ANIMALS TOGETHER TO ENRICH EACH OTHERS LIVES. ARF'S PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE CONCEPT THAT PEOPLE'S LIVES CAN BE ENHANCED BY STRENGTHENING THE BONDS BETWEEN HUMANS AND ANIMALS. 15 15 140 780 0 9738139 6709301 802275 925947 35960 627171 280083 317321 10856457 8579740 6450 28000 0 3666209 4170789 0 458338 2898079 2879641 6570738 7078430 4285719 1501310 37045793 40237066 587640 623399 36458153 39613667 X THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SAVE DOGS AND CATS WHO HAVE RUN OUT OF TIME AT PUBLIC SHELTERS AND BRINGS PEOPLE AND ANIMALS TOGETHER TO ENRICH EACH OTHERS LIVES. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE EVERY LOVING DOG AND CAT HAS A HOME, WHERE EVERY LONELY PERSON HAS A COMPANION ANIMAL, AND WHERE CHILDREN LEARN TO CARE. false false 2146008 1061134 ANIMAL CARE & ADOPTIONS:This year, ARF rescued 1,281 cats and 1,171 dogs, for a total of 2,452 animals, from municipal shelters, rescue partners, limited legal guardians, and Good Samaritans. Each animal is behaviorally and medically evaluated, medically treated when necessary, spayed or neutered and microchipped prior to adoption. Dogs and cats are well cared for and safe at ARF while they await new loving homes. 2,602 adoptions were completed for cats and dogs this year, and 36,340 completed over the organizations lifetime. 1947993 816973 CLINIC:ARFs clinic provides medical care and surgeries required by animals rescued and adopted out by the organization. Through its public spay and neuter programs, ARF reduces the suffering of companion animals by preventing breeding of unwanted pets in Contra Costa County, and also provides low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to community members and other rescue organizations. ARF performed 5,115 surgeries this year which helps break the cycle of companion animal overpopulation. Through ARFs mobile Clinic, ARF provides low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to the public and to the City of Antioch Antioch Animal Services. The mobile Clinic also provides free wellness care, vaccinations and spay and neuter surgeries to pets belonging to veterans of the U.S. military at local VA campuses. Through ARFs Emergency Medical Fund, veterinary services were provided for 211 cats and dogs belonging to low income residents of Contra Costa County, California, helping to keep pets in their existing homes. 1154998 28000 821404 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:ARFs Community Outreach includes the annual Business of Saving Lives Conference, which had 127 attendees from 46 different organizations; Emergency Preparedness initiatives; FoodShare, which delivered 150,625 pounds of pet food and 13,280 pounds of litter to 4,942 cats and dogs; and Resource Center that responded to 2,319 emails and calls regarding dog and cat related questions. ARFs annual Animals on Broadway welcomed more than 4,000 visitors, many with their four-legged animals, to visit booths for other community animal rescue groups, view adoptable animals, and to participate in pet wellness offerings.ARFs Pet Hug Pack therapy animal teams visited 52,819 people in need of comfort at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, libraries and hospice facilities this year. Therapy dogs and cats spread joy and contentment through their unconditional love and documented health improving benefits. ARFs veterans programs placed 156 animals with veterans and military families, including 45 Pets for Vets dogs adopted to veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, or other service-related mental health conditions. 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FOR TAX POSITIONS MEETING A MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD, THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS THE BENEFIT EXPECTED TO BE REALIZED UPON SETTLEMENT WITH THE TAX AUTHORITY. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE THRESHOLD, NO FINANCIAL STATEMENT BENEFIT IS RECOGNIZED. AS OF JUNE 30, 2017, MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED ARF HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. ARF RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS INCOME TAX EXPENSE. INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEAR PRIOR TO 2012 ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. ARF IS RELYING ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND ITS ADHERENCE TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO PRESERVE THAT STATUS. Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S COST OF GOODS SOLD $75550 false LEADERS & LEGENDS 691971 629385 62586 77437 STARS TO THE RESCUE - WC 254806 180880 73926 75694 8 557490 399194 158296 269399 1504267 1209459 294808 422530 422530 -127722 false ANTIOCH ANIMAL SERVICES 300 L STREET ANTIOCH CA 94509 28000 0 1 0 X X false false false false false false false false false false ELENA BICKER Executive Dir. 275682 14621 290303 195 208810 SELLING PRICE X 10 101925 FAIR VALUE X 32 297326 COST X PRODUCTION COST 294 201597 COST X OTHER 34 26760 COST X ANIMAL CARE SUP 774 80630 COST false false true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties THE ORGANIZATION USES AN UNRELATED THIRD PARTY, CAR DONATION SERVICES, INC., TO ADMINISTER ITS VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM. CAR DONATION SERVICES WORKS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHALF AND SENDS A LETTER TO THE DONOR ACKNOWLEDGING THE DONATION AND ALSO FILES THE FORM 1098-C. THE CHARITABLE DONATIONS ARE THEN RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION LESS THE FEES FROM CAR DONATION SERVICES. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: TRAINING:ARF offers classes for people and their dogs, teaching social skills and cross-species communication helping them to enhance their time together. This year, 161 classes were offered with 1,014 students in attendance. Classes are designed for all levels, from beginners to experienced dog guardians, and include manners, sports and specialty classes, such as Agility and Rally-Free, AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation, puppy socials (supervised playgroups), and Pet First Aid. 78 additional dogs and their guardians were assisted through ARFs private in-home behavior consultations. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:ARFs Community Outreach includes the annual Business of Saving Lives Conference, which had 127 attendees from 46 different organizations; Emergency Preparedness initiatives; FoodShare, which delivered 150,625 pounds of pet food and 13,280 pounds of litter to 4,942 cats and dogs; and Resource Center that responded to 2,319 emails and calls regarding dog and cat related questions. ARFs annual Animals on Broadway welcomed more than 4,000 visitors, many with their four-legged animals, to visit booths for other community animal rescue groups, view adoptable animals, and to participate in pet wellness offerings.ARFs Pet Hug Pack therapy animal teams visited 52,819 people in need of comfort at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, libraries and hospice facilities this year. Therapy dogs and cats spread joy and contentment through their unconditional love and documented health improving benefits. ARFs veterans programs placed 156 animals with veterans and military families, including 45 Pets for Vets dogs adopted to veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, or other service-related mental health conditions. Pets for Vets provides dog training to transition emotional support animals adopted through the program into service dogs. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et BIANCA LARUSSA (BOARD DIRECTOR) IS THE DAUGHTER OF THE CHAIRMAN. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process A DRAFT OF THE RETURNS IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OR AUDITORS WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THE MEMBERS HAVE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVES THE DRAFT RETURN WHICH IS THEN CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE FORM 990. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT SHALL BE FURNISHED TO EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER OF ARF. THIS POLICY SHALL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR THE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. ANY NEW DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SHALL BE ADVISED OF THE POLICY UPON UNDERTAKING THE DUTIES OF SUCH OFFICE. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MAY BE DISCLOSED ANNUALLY IN JULY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM OR AT ANY TIME A CONFLICT MAY ARISE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management THE ORGANIZATION SETS COMPENSATION FOR ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TOP MANAGEMENT, AND KEY EMPLOYEES BASED ON COMPENSATION SURVEYS OR STUDIES. COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE ORGANIZATION SETS COMPENSATION FOR ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TOP MANAGEMENT, AND KEY EMPLOYEES BASED ON COMPENSATION SURVEYS OR STUDIES. COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available THE THREE MOST CURRENT YEARS FORM 990 CAN BE FOUND ON ARF'S WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, FORM 1023, THE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALONG WITH THE ANNUAL REPORT, WILL BE FOUND ON THE ARF WEBSITE. COPIES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.