Feral Affairs Network
EIN: 81-4251598
Mission
The mission of Feral Affairs Network is to reduce the overpopulation of community cats through trap-neuter-return (TNR) initiatives and to provide relief to overcrowded local animal shelters.
Notes from the nonprofit
FAN is vegan. In compassionate allegiance with all animals, and with our many friends in animal rescue, FAN supports the Food for Thought Campaign. We do not use or serve animal-derived products at our functions or events.
Ruling year
2019
President
Vaida Moore
Main address
9506 13th Bay Street Unit B
Norfolk, VA 23518 USA
EIN
81-4251598
Animal welfare
Population served
Adults
Activists
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
VISION – To make a positive impact in Hampton Roads on the significant problem of the overpopulation of feral or community cats (i.e., cats born in the wild or abandoned by human households), utilizing best practice Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). – To save and maintain healthy community cats throughout Hampton Roads and to create a strong caretaker network to support and care for them, ultimately reducing the region’s population of feral cats, estimated at 100,000 or more.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
TNR Initiatives & Adoption Program
Our primary mission is to trap, neuter and return (TNR) feral cats to their home communities. We maintain a robust foster and adoption program for kittens and friendly adults, working with Norfolk VA’s Catnip Cat Cafe. We also promote “career cat” options for semi-friendly kitties.
Where we work
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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 spayed and neutered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
TNR Initiatives & Adoption Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of animal adoptions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
TNR Initiatives & Adoption Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of released animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
TNR Initiatives & Adoption Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
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?
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our broad philosophy of personal beliefs guides the organization in all circumstances, so everyone understands what's important.
• Collaboration (e.g., strong network of cat caretakers, other nonprofits, shelters, clinics and, ultimately, local government)
• Integrity (e.g., “no cat left behind” full-circle TNR, the vegan stance)
• Transparency (e.g., veterinary records, nonprofit status, VA Office of Veterinary Services reporting, “save rate” statistics on website)
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
SCOPE OF OPERATIONS
FAN's main operation is best described as “full-circle TNR,” because rescue –by default– includes abandoned kittens and adult cats who can be socialized through foster care, mother cats with babies and pregnant queens who benefit by birthing and raising their litters indoors, owner-surrendered cats prevented from abandonment outside, all of which are made available for adoption. Additionally, the “T” in TNR covers trapping senior cats who are no longer suited to a life outdoors and require geriatric medical intervention and help with their “next chapter.”
This full complement of TNR further reduces the number of community cats on the streets as well as stray kittens and cats entering municipal shelters. Lives and taxpayer dollars are saved.
Feral Affairs Network has five principal areas of activity in Hampton Roads:
1. Coordinating Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts
2. Educating the public about TNR
3. Adopting out friendly cats and kittens caught in the process of TNR
4. Relocating individual feral cats or colonies to safe locations as "Career Cats"
5. Supporting low-income community cat caretakers
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
CONNECTING COMPASSIONATE HEARTS TO SAVE COMMUNITY CATS
FAN is an ardent and passionate participant in the 3,700+ strong Hampton Roads Community Cat Caretakers and the 50,000+ member Lost & Found Pets Hampton Roads Facebook groups which serve as the networking and resource centers for the region. FAN’s founder also works with an online (and in real life) group of leaders in other rescue groups to coordinate trapping projects and balance the limited space for low-cost spay/neuter clinic appointments in Hampton Roads.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
ANNUAL CAT STATISTICS: OUR IMPACT
HAMPTON ROADS REGION OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA
2022 – Live Release Rate = 96.54% and Total Cats Saved = 1,311
2021 – Live Release Rate = 89.50% and Total Cats Saved = 1,297
2020 – Live Release Rate = 99.18% and Total Cats Saved = 623
At Feral Affairs Network (FAN), we believe public access to key data is vital to the success of our Trap – Neuter – Return (TNR) organization. Our numbers tell where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going.
**2022 saw a marked uptick in Live Releases & successful TNRs
*2021 saw a nearly 110% increase over cats saved in 2020
Financials
Assets info
Financial data
Feral Affairs Network
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $113,131 |
| Program Services | $0 |
| Membership Dues | $0 |
| Special Events | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $141,814 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $141,119 |
| Administration | $0 |
| Fundraising | $0 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total Expenses | $141,119 |
Feral Affairs Network
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,229 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
|---|---|
| Net Assets | $2,229 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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President
Vaida Moore
There are no officers, directors or key employees recorded for this organization
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Feral Affairs Network
Board of directorsas of 02/07/2023
Board of directors data
Vaida Moore
Sheila Hall
Vaida Moore
Feral Affairs Network
Sheila Scally Hall
Feral Affairs Network
Cleriece Whitehill
Feral Affairs Network
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
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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? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- 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.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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