Bella Vista Animal Shelter Inc
Bella Vista Animal Shelter Inc
EIN: 71-0782035
as of November 2025
as of November 14, 2025
Mission
Our Mission is to rescue and rehabilitate the homeless animals of the City of Bella Vista. We provide food, shelter and medical care for animals in need until they can be adopted into loving homes.
Ruling year
1996
President
Jeremy Velten
Main address
32 Bella Vista Way
Bella Vista, AR 72714-4207 USA
EIN
71-0782035
Animal welfare
Population served
Adults
Economically disadvantaged people
NTEE code
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Decreasing the homeless cat and dog population in Northwest Arkansas
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
TNR (Trap Neuter and Return)
Collecting community cats in our area and ensuring they have a rabies , FVRCP, SNAP and are dewormed while also providing a pay a neuter before returning them to the wild or socializing them for adoption.
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Our Mission is to rescue and rehabilitate the homeless animals of the City of Bella Vista. We provide food, shelter and medical care for animals in need until they can be adopted into loving homes.
Pet Food Program
We provide pet food assistance to qualifying low-income or struggling families of Bella Vista.
Where we work
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Bella Vista (Arkansas, United States)
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals with freedom from hunger and thirst
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Total Intakes year over year
Number of animals rehomed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Adoptions through our shelter
Number of animals vaccinated
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Vaccinations provided at shelter
Number of dogs spayed or neutered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Number of pets that came in to shelter unaltered
Number of animals returned to their owner
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Number of animals at large that successfully found their way back home Speaks to animal care in the local.
Average number of days of shelter stay for dogs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Average number of days at shelter
Average number of days of shelter stay for cats and small animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Average number of days at shelter
Average adoption fee (in dollars) per dog adopted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Keeping cost low to get more dogs into homes.
Number of senior dogs (9+ years) adopted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We are thankful to have a community that supports senior pets. Our Senior for Seniors program offers free adoptions for older pets.
Number of pets microchipped
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of dogs walked daily by our volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Volunteers walk 6 days a week in all weather. This figure is annual not each day.
Number of animals spayed and neutered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Welfare and Adoption
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We work with local vets to have our animals spayed/ neutered and provide a current rabies certificate.
Number of sheltered animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Number of animals moving to sanctuary status (over 100 days at the shelter) and supported with our Guardian Angel Program
Total dollars of operating costs per animal per day
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Average animal cost until adoption Includes Staff Salary Veterinary costs Transport Vaccinations Food
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To provide food, care and shelter to homeless animals in Northwest Arkansas
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Providing resources to community members who need some help to keep there animals in a loving home.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, 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 engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2024 info
0.47
Months of cash in 2024 info
7.7
Fringe rate in 2024 info
8%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Bella Vista Animal Shelter Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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 survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also 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.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of Bella Vista Animal Shelter Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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| Profitability info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $135,209 | $93,855 | $156,295 | $140,719 | -$53,490 |
| As % of expenses | 41.3% | 27.9% | 48.9% | 40.4% | -12.7% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $135,209 | $93,855 | $156,295 | $140,719 | -$53,490 |
| As % of expenses | 41.3% | 27.9% | 48.9% | 40.4% | -12.7% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $416,470 | $432,699 | $499,237 | $474,557 | $434,379 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 8.8% | 3.9% | 15.4% | -4.9% | -8.5% |
| Program services revenue | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Membership dues | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 93.9% | 95.7% | 97.1% | 95.3% | 90.7% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $327,634 | $335,850 | $319,589 | $347,922 | $422,017 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -2.0% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 8.9% | 21.3% |
| Personnel | 74.3% | 71.9% | 72.3% | 72.9% | 76.6% |
| Professional fees | 1.7% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Occupancy | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 20.8% | 19.8% | 17.8% | 19.4% | 15.3% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $327,634 | $335,850 | $319,589 | $347,922 | $422,017 |
| One month of savings | $27,303 | $27,988 | $26,632 | $28,994 | $35,168 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $79,624 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $354,937 | $443,462 | $346,221 | $376,916 | $457,185 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 9.2 | 9.7 | 17.6 | 21.6 | 7.7 |
| Months of cash and investments | 12.3 | 13.2 | 20.4 | 24.7 | 32.6 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 11.7 | 11.9 | 18.4 | 21.7 | 16.4 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $250,362 | $270,709 | $469,390 | $626,064 | $269,760 |
| Investments | $85,488 | $97,624 | $75,107 | $90,439 | $877,892 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $370,840 | $450,464 | $450,464 | $450,464 | $450,464 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 2.4% | 4.3% | 5.5% | 7.4% | 35.7% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $689,916 | $783,771 | $940,066 | $1,080,785 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $689,916 | $783,771 | $940,066 | $1,080,785 | $1,027,295 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President
Jeremy Velten
Jeremy Velten has been a proud resident of Bella Vista for the past decade. As a devoted animal lover, Jeremy and his adopted Shar-Pitty, Lulu, who he adopted from the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, are a testament to his passion for animal welfare.
Since 2017, Jeremy has served on the Board of Directors for the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, including five years as Vice President and currently as the Board President. With over 20 years of experience at Walmart in both store and corporate roles, and holding multiple patents for his inventions, Jeremy brings a wealth of expertise to the shelter.
His commitment to the shelter’s mission is unwavering. He believes in providing care and sanctuary to lost and homeless dogs and cats, and emphasizes the importance of educating the community on responsible pet ownership. As the Board President, Jeremy ensures the financial stewardship of the shelter’s resources, advocating for the best outcomes for the animals in their care.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Bella Vista Animal Shelter Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Bella Vista Animal Shelter Inc
Board of directorsas of 8/19/2025
Board of directors data
Amy Knox
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Brandon Mollet DIRECTOR
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Dana Ponczek DIRECTOR
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Dixie Gilmore
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Jaclyn Henry
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Jewel Williams DIRCTOR
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Kathy Griffith DIRCETOR
Makenzie Mills DIRECTOR
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Sherry Morris DIRECTOR
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Tim Joos DIRECTOR
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
Wendy Gaudioso
Bella Vista Animal Shelter
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
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Leadership
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