Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

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aka Riverside Regional Pet Shelter | MANKATO, MN | www.benchs.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 41-1236942

Contributions tax deductible
as of November 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of November 13, 2023

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Mission

Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding loving forever homes for homeless cats and dogs, using spay/neuter programs to reduce the number of unwanted pets, and reuniting lost/found animals with their owners.

Ruling year info

1969

Board President

Kristin Dauk

Main address

1250 N RIVER DR

MANKATO, MN 56001 USA

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EIN

41-1236942

Subject area info

Animal welfare

Population served info

Adults

NTEE code info

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

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Heartworm disease is rampant in dogs living in the southern states and the impounds in Texas have the highest euthanasia rates in the country sometimes as high as 75% kill. We strive to save agreeable dogs that are positive for heartworm and struggle to bear the cost which is typically more than $500 per dog. More than 2 million cats and dogs are euthanized in the US annually and the only solution is to assertively pursue spay and neutering for all pets. By offering low cost surgery for low income pet owners, conducting Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) projects in feral colonies and farm sites and educating the community about the need for altering their pets . Some cats and dogs arrive at BENCHS in good health and up to date on vaccinations but the majority need basic care such as vaccines and worming and most need to be spayed or neutered. Many arrive with health challenges such as injuries requiring surgery or advanced dental disease requiring very costly veterinary procedures.

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?

Pet Adoption

BENCHS focuses on finding loving forever homes for homeless cats and dogs.

Impound

BENCHS is the official impound for the cities of Mankato, North Mankato, and Madison Lake in Minnesota. Dogs and cats found within the city limits are brought to BENCHS where they are held for five days, giving their owners time to locate them.

Population(s) Served

Adults

BENCHS Outreach Clinic

BENCHS Outreach Clinic offers vaccination and spay/neuter services to other rescues in the greater Mankato area.

Food Share Program

The BENCHS Food Share program is a community service offered to support families and individuals in the need of help feeding their pets. The BENCHS Food Share Program offers free dog and cat food to help keep pets together with their families.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Where we work

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

In 2017 BENCHS took in and treated successfully 16 heartworm positive dogs and this year to date (July 2018) BENCHS has taken in 23 heartworm positive dogs. They are placed in loving foster homes and the long and expensive heartworm treatment is completed.
Our aim is to increase the number of heartworm positive dogs in 2019 to 100 with expanded fosters and financial support for the treatment.

BENCHS is committed to spaying or neutering all animals in our program. We host 2 agency spay neuter mobiles each month for the community to access low cost surgeries. We partner with area rescues and shelters to complete TNR on feral colonies of cats. We urge families that participate in our free pet food program to get their pets fixed also.

We aim increase the involvement of local veterinarians to allow us to provide the medical care required for the cats and dogs that arrive at our door.

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What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

115.31

Average of 28.61 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

18.4

Average of 8.6 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

8%

Average of 8% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Revenue
Contributions	$517,092
Program Services	$58,176
Investments	$4,468
Special Events	$8,786
Sales	$0
Other	$14,002
Total Revenue	$602,524

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$57,630
Professional Fees	$12,246
Occupancy	$17,234
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$8,003
Other Expenses	$94,915
Total Expenses	$190,028
Net Gain/Loss	$412,496

Revenue
Contributions	$486,725
Government Grants	$500
Program Services	$69,918
Investments	$3,259
Special Events	$30,896
Sales	$0
Other	$610
Total Revenue	$591,908

Expenses
Program Services	$157,112
Administration	$20,108
Fundraising	$20,526
Total Expenses	$197,746
Net Gain/Loss	$394,162

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,910
Advertising & Promotion	$2,730
Information Technology Expenses	$195
Insurance Expenses	$5,189
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$1,113
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$8,552

Revenue
Contributions	$215,324
Government Grants	$500
Program Services	$84,404
Investments	$7,884
Special Events	$35,376
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$343,488

Expenses
Program Services	$161,097
Administration	$67,857
Fundraising	$22,274
Total Expenses	$251,228
Net Gain/Loss	$92,260

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,125
Advertising & Promotion	$5,971
Information Technology Expenses	$150
Insurance Expenses	$8,084
Interest Expenses	$11,991
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$600
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$3,282

Revenue
Contributions	$252,140
Government Grants	$500
Program Services	$73,261
Investments	$576
Special Events	$34,081
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$360,558

Expenses
Program Services	$166,074
Administration	$74,943
Fundraising	$3,055
Total Expenses	$244,072
Net Gain/Loss	$116,486

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,960
Advertising & Promotion	$2,841
Information Technology Expenses	$150
Insurance Expenses	$9,340
Interest Expenses	$10,381
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$133,888
Government Grants	$1,500
Program Services	$80,478
Investments	$355
Special Events	$15,485
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$231,706

Expenses
Program Services	$206,016
Administration	$13,335
Fundraising	$2,004
Total Expenses	$221,355
Net Gain/Loss	$10,351

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,060
Advertising & Promotion	$2,211
Information Technology Expenses	$190
Insurance Expenses	$7,875
Interest Expenses	$4,204
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$193,632
Government Grants	$1,000
Program Services	$92,505
Investments	$47
Special Events	$15,960
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$303,144

Expenses
Program Services	$256,430
Administration	$14,918
Fundraising	$2,387
Total Expenses	$273,735
Net Gain/Loss	$29,409

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,100
Advertising & Promotion	$2,606
Information Technology Expenses	$150
Insurance Expenses	$7,695
Interest Expenses	$2,379
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$190,406
Government Grants	$1,000
Program Services	$99,856
Investments	$42
Special Events	$30,951
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$322,255

Expenses
Program Services	$292,062
Administration	$17,027
Fundraising	$872
Total Expenses	$309,961
Net Gain/Loss	$12,294

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,372
Advertising & Promotion	$1,330
Information Technology Expenses	$2,001
Insurance Expenses	$10,274
Interest Expenses	$22
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$201,714
Government Grants	$1,800
Program Services	$121,747
Investments	$656
Special Events	$35,181
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$361,098

Expenses
Program Services	$348,139
Administration	$21,656
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$369,795
Net Gain/Loss	($8,697)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,379
Advertising & Promotion	$597
Information Technology Expenses	$1,858
Insurance Expenses	$9,888
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$179,601
Government Grants	$1,800
Program Services	$135,364
Investments	$1,301
Special Events	$45,426
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$363,492

Expenses
Program Services	$342,693
Administration	$22,961
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$365,654
Net Gain/Loss	($2,162)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,309
Advertising & Promotion	$1,707
Information Technology Expenses	$2,165
Insurance Expenses	$10,415
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$218,088
Government Grants	$1,800
Program Services	$214,972
Investments	$1,375
Special Events	$36,711
Sales	$0
Other	$17,585
Total Revenue	$490,531

Expenses
Program Services	$383,609
Administration	$26,025
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$409,634
Net Gain/Loss	$80,897

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,423
Advertising & Promotion	$470
Information Technology Expenses	$2,588
Insurance Expenses	$9,711
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$208,949
Government Grants	$2,300
Program Services	$223,398
Investments	$1,269
Special Events	$48,452
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$484,368

Expenses
Program Services	$452,605
Administration	$28,804
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$481,409
Net Gain/Loss	$2,959

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,701
Advertising & Promotion	$184
Information Technology Expenses	$2,081
Insurance Expenses	$10,337
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$232,439
Government Grants	$2,300
Program Services	$203,176
Investments	$6,595
Special Events	$55,182
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$499,692

Expenses
Program Services	$425,472
Administration	$46,892
Fundraising	$5,784
Total Expenses	$478,148
Net Gain/Loss	$21,544

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,444
Advertising & Promotion	$943
Information Technology Expenses	$2,435
Insurance Expenses	$11,533
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$537,126
Government Grants	$49,100
Program Services	$207,249
Investments	$3,146
Special Events	$65,531
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$862,152

Expenses
Program Services	$464,150
Administration	$61,969
Fundraising	$13,879
Total Expenses	$539,998
Net Gain/Loss	$322,154

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,310
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$8,027
Insurance Expenses	$13,226
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$256,272
Government Grants	$2,300
Program Services	$210,621
Investments	$84
Special Events	$87,887
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$557,164

Expenses
Program Services	$451,260
Administration	$107,620
Fundraising	$555
Total Expenses	$559,435
Net Gain/Loss	($2,271)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,084
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$5,325
Insurance Expenses	$13,959
Interest Expenses	$28
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$659,870
Government Grants	$500
Program Services	$248,812
Investments	$80
Special Events	$78,961
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$988,223

Expenses
Program Services	$403,674
Administration	$99,934
Fundraising	$158
Total Expenses	$503,766
Net Gain/Loss	$484,457

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,019
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$1,280
Insurance Expenses	$14,848
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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 ending: Download Data

Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$517,092
Cash & Equivalents	$135,414	$531,411	$395,997
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$125,252	$164,907	$39,655
Other	$28,143	$18,755	($9,388)
Total Assets	$288,809	$715,073	$426,264

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Total Liabilities	$9,110	$22,878	$13,768

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Net Assets	$279,699	$692,195	$412,496

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$486,725
Cash & Equivalents	$531,412	$111,549	($419,863)
Accounts Receivable	$10,557	$9,046	($1,511)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$173,105	$988,059	$814,954
Other	$0	$501	$501
Total Assets	$715,074	$1,109,155	$394,081

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$8,928	$9,650	$722
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$13,950	$13,148	($802)
Total Liabilities	$22,878	$22,798	($80)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$692,196	$1,086,357	$394,161
Net Assets	$692,196	$1,086,357	$394,161

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

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Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$31,457	$55,846	$415,825	$62,426	$486,813
As % of expenses	7.0%	12.6%	82.1%	12.0%	96.6%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$1,404	$21,544	$382,398	$25,005	$486,813
As % of expenses	-0.3%	4.5%	70.8%	4.5%	96.6%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$484,368	$499,692	$862,152	$557,164	$988,223
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-1.3%	3.2%	72.5%	-35.4%	77.4%
Program services revenue	46.1%	40.7%	24.0%	37.8%	25.2%
Membership dues	0.7%	1.3%	1.2%	0.6%	0.4%
Investment income	0.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.0%	0.0%
Government grants	0.5%	0.5%	5.7%	0.4%	0.1%
All other grants and contributions	52.5%	56.3%	68.7%	61.2%	74.3%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$448,548	$443,846	$506,571	$522,014	$503,766
Total expenses, % change over prior year	20.4%	-1.0%	14.1%	3.0%	-3.5%
Personnel	38.9%	51.6%	61.0%	60.2%	62.5%
Professional fees	0.6%	0.8%	0.7%	2.1%	1.8%
Occupancy	5.7%	5.6%	4.7%	5.3%	5.2%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.6%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	54.7%	41.5%	33.6%	32.3%	30.5%

Full cost components (estimated)	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$481,409	$478,148	$539,998	$559,435	$503,766
One month of savings	$37,379	$36,987	$42,214	$43,501	$41,981
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$99,139	$11,261
Total full costs (estimated)	$518,788	$515,135	$582,212	$702,075	$557,008

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Months of cash	8.7	9.6	9.3	7.0	18.4
Months of cash and investments	9.3	11.1	18.2	16.2	27.9
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	7.8	9.2	17.3	16.0	27.9

Balance sheet composition	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Cash	$324,571	$355,823	$393,272	$306,561	$773,286
Investments	$23,693	$54,178	$376,562	$399,614	$399,614
Receivables	$525	$500	$930	$3,635	$6,638
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$1,405,162	$1,410,188	$1,436,318	$1,524,506	$1,535,767
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	22.9%	25.2%	27.1%	27.3%	27.1%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	1.0%	1.7%	1.4%	0.7%	0.4%
Unrestricted net assets	$1,374,364	$1,395,908	$1,778,306	$1,803,311	$2,290,124
Temporarily restricted net assets	$44,482	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$44,482	$44,482	$13,634	$2,356	$0
Total net assets	$1,418,846	$1,440,390	$1,791,940	$1,805,667	$2,290,124

Key data checks

Key data checks	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Board President

Kristin Dauk

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Board of directors
as of 05/16/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Kristin Dauk

Walt Anderson

Kristi Erickson

John Brady

Cindi Rodriguez

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Finding Furever Families

Mission

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

Our programs

Pet Adoption

Impound

BENCHS Outreach Clinic

Food Share Program

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

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What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2022 info

115.31

Months of cash in 2022 info

18.4

Fringe rate in 2022 info

8%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Business model indicators

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Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Board President

Kristin Dauk

Number of employees

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Compensation data

Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society Inc

Board of directors data

Kristin Dauk

Liquidity in 2022

Months of cash in 2022

Fringe rate in 2022

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities