2016-10-17T14:26:17-07:00 2015-12-31 Brotemarkle Davis & Co LLP 899 ADAMS ST STE H SAINT HELENA CA 945741160 990 2015-01-01 942864103 We Care Animal Rescue Inc WECA 7079637044 1345 Charter Oak Avenue St Helena CA 94574 Susan Wren President 2016-10-17 true Guy W Carl P01292373 7079634466 X 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Susan Wren 1345 Charter Oak Avenue St Helena CA 94574 504414 false false X www.wecareanimalrescue.org X 1984 CA The organization's primary purpose is to rescue homeless animals and provide boarding and veterinary care until animals are adopted. 7 7 26 48 0 334830 372562 0 83363 69444 0 418193 442006 0 0 242688 274001 0 42986 168687 215490 411375 489491 6818 -47485 1933458 1877684 51741 1933458 1825943 The organization's primary purpose is to rescue homeless animals and provide boarding and veterinary care until animals are adopted. false false 364655 The Organization Operates a shelter that houses 250 cats and 5 dogs. The shelter offers compassionate care, medical attention and a safe sanctuary until an animal is adopted. The organization is committed to an unwavering no-kill philosophy and if an animal is not adopted due to medical or any other reason, it will have all of these services for the rest of its natural life. During 2015 the organization took in 63 cats and dogs, while finding homes for 46 cats and dogs. 12177 The organization offers no-cost stray and feral cat spay/neuter services in order to reduce the number of homeless cats in the community. Funds are provided for spay/neuter surgeries and medical treatment. IT ALSO OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE COSTS OF SPAY OR NEUTERING THEIR PETS OR OTHER VETERINARY CARE, IN ORDER TO KEEP THE ANIMALS WITH A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER AND AWAY FROM BEING HOMELESS OR EUTHANIZED. TOWARD THE SAME GOAL, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERSCOUNSELING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR OWNERS WITH PET BEHAVIORAL ISSUES.The Organization also offers a food assistance program that provides cat and dog food to Good Samaritans who feed spayed and neutered cat colonies, and also provides cat and dog food to low-income individuals. 9350 The organization offers dog and cat placement assistance to find new homes for animals whose owners can no longer keep them, through the use of referrals, networking and postings. This service helped to find adoptive homes for 46 cats in 2015. It also offers financial assistance for individuals who cannot afford the costs of spay or neutering their pets. The organization also offers counseling support and guidance for owners with pet behavioral issues. In addition, the organization also maintains an extensive animal advocate email network that reaches beyond the local community to assist in the placement of any pet in need. This resource also saves many animal lives. 386182 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 26 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false CA X Susan Wren 7079637044 1345 Charter Oak Ave St Helena CA 94574 Lindy Novak Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Wren President 30.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Ellen Makowski Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 57458 0 10166 Sean McVity Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jesse Duarte Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bob Everingham Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Wren Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barry Berkowitz Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 57458 10166 0 false false false 0 372562 10227 372562 0 70703 70703 0 0 0 61149 62408 -1259 -1259 -1259 0 0 0 0 442006 69444 X 0 0 0 0 67625 22542 22541 22542 0 180606 180606 0 0 25770 21090 2340 2340 0 3701 3701 15534 15534 0 0 0 76146 76146 10398 10398 5050 5050 0 0 14611 12462 2149 0 0 0 0 0 15277 13749 1528 18623 15557 1750 1316 Animal Food 14755 14755 Animal Supplies 8102 8102 Shelter Supplies 6143 6143 Newsletter 5277 5277 21873 4632 5730 11511 489491 386182 60323 42986 38700 104550 160583 126378 0 0 0 0 77457 0 0 0 614947 248322 381902 366625 1208737 1227131 66079 53000 0 0 0 1933458 1877684 51741 0 51741 X 1933458 1825943 1933458 1825943 1933458 1877684 -47485 -60030 X false false false X 122830 185828 285814 334830 289306 1218608 0 0 122830 185828 285814 334830 289306 1218608 171690 1046918 62745 64726 57137 90516 70703 345827 10121 7579 17700 0 1582135 0.66170 0.66820 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 64464 64464 513102 215045 298057 37381 33277 4104 366625 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Board members Susan and Bill Wren are married. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 is prepared by a local public accounting firm. It is then reviewed by the Board president and board treasurer prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Every board member is provided with a copy of the organization's conflict of interest policy. Each year every board member is required to fill out a conflict of interest questionnaire. The organization's executive committee reviews the annual questionnaires and take appropriate action if a conflict is identified. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The board president determines the executive director's compensation each year based upon the responsibilities of the position, the mission area, geographic location and financial condition of the organization, the longevity of employment and the level of compensation for the similar position at other comparable organizations in the area. This process is documented in writing. The president then informs the entire board of the compensation amount. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization's articles of incorporation, bylaws, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, line 15b The organization does not compensate any board members nor are there any key employees in the organization.