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Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.

Help Us Save More Lives

aka RBARI   |   Oakland, NJ   |  http://www.rbari.org

Mission

Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI), the leading no-kill animal shelter in Northern New Jersey, is dedicated to second chances by providing safe refuge and essential medical and behavioral care, along with new forever homes to New Jersey’s homeless and abused dogs and cats. Focusing on animals with the greatest need, RBARI is especially committed to those often rejected, including seniors; urgent medical cases; and surrenders. RBARI regularly pulls from local animal control facilities, thus placing an emphasis on “local first", allowing us to impact the rate of euthanasia as well as reduce the homeless population. This ensures RBARI helps those animals closest with nowhere else to turn.

Notes from the nonprofit

We actively partner with ADP to ensure that all of our practices are fair and that we have an inclusive work environment.

Ruling year info

1967

Executive Director

Ms Megan Brinster Esq.

Main address

2 Shelter Lane

Oakland, NJ 07436 USA

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EIN

22-6094179

NTEE code info

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (T12)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Pit Stop (Paterson Initiative to Stop the Overpopulation of Pit Bulls)

We continue our mission to help homeless animals by reducing overpopulation by traveling to nearby urban areas to offer nuetering services, through the technology of Zueterin, to people who may otherwise not be able to afford it.

Population(s) Served
Adults

The Betty Lou Fund provides medical care for extreme cases of animal neglect or abuse brought to RBARI's attention by the local communities we support

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    Our beneficiary are our animals and we serve our community to help animals in need.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • What significant change resulted from feedback?

    When the public was talking about slow response times from our organization in regards to our adoption process, we adjusted our practices and policies to improve customer service.

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 01/25/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Steven Goldstein

BC the Magazine

Term: 2016 - 2023


Board co-chair

Ms Diane Edwards

Gail Komlo

Robin Droescher

Diane Edwards

Steven Goldstein

Lyn Ofrane

Rosemarie Wellman

Noel Albert

Rina Forbush

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/2/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 02/02/2022

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.