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YOGIE AND FRIENDS EXOTIC CAT SANCTUARY
Also Known As: Yogie and Friends
128 Fob Ln Frierson, LA 71027

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who We Are

Yogie and Friends is a sanctuary (refuge) for big exotic cats, a facility that provides these beautiful big cats a forever home.

• This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity .
• This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
• Financial information in this report is derived from the organization's December 31, 2003 Form 990-EZ.
• Additional narrative information in this report was last supplied by the organization on February 26, 2009.
• Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

How to Help

This organization is seeking funds from contributions and grants. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses, special projects, building improvements and endowments.

Location(s) Served

• National

NTEE Code

• D34—Wildlife Sanctuary/Refuge
• D31—Protection of Endangered Species

Chief Executive

Ms. Jenny Senier

Chief Executive Profile

Jenny Senier, Executive Director. Ms. Senier, a U.S. Air Force retiree and instructor for Embry-Riddle Aeronatical University uses her education and experiences in the military to motivate volunteerism in the community and more specifically with the large exotic cat issues in the United States and all over the world. She conducts educational lectures on big cat conservation and fights diligently for the protection and natural habitat needs for these animals in danger of extinction.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MISSION AND PROGRAMS

Mission

These cats enjoy a good life and will remain with us for as long as they live. With your support we can continue to save, care for and protect these helpless big cats.

Programs

Yogie and Friends programs include educational lectures to primary, secondary, and college level students (age appropriate) to the plight of the exotic pet trade and exotic cats.

Additional Comments from the Organization

Yogie and Friends is a 100% volunteer driven organization and no compensation is paid to any member or volunteer. All "employees" listed are volunteers.

GOALS AND RESULTS

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

1. Completed Education and Gift shop building that functions as another source of revenue for the organization.
2. Updated animal habitats with reinforced safety bars offereing a double method of pulic and animal safety.
3. Conducted educational lectures to more than 3000 students on the plight of big cats in the U.S. and abroad and got student programs running for awareness on big cats.

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2008

1. To purchase more land to create more natural habitats.
2. Build an outside perimeter fence on the property to offer increased privacy.
3. To build an on-site vet clinic.

FINANCIAL DATA

Revenues and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2003

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2003

Note: The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Financial Comments from the Organization

At this time Yogie and Friends does not have the income to justify audited financials, however, independent financial statements are available upon request. Our belief is that the cost of the audit should not take away from the funds to care for the animals and in an organization as small as Yogie and Friends an audited financial statement would place an undue financial burden on the organization. We are, however, working with organizations to get an audit done pro bono. On a positive note, the organziation is debt free as of 15 January 2009. That is we have no unsecured debt and only have the monthly operating expenses. This was a great achievement given the current economic climate and the medical emergencies we incurred during 2008.

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