Wet Noses Rescue

What it reported doing in 2024

2024 program statementin 2024, wet noses rescue remained deeply committed to serving our community and our animals through dedicated, hands-on care and essential shelter activities. We worked tirelessly to ensure every animal received the love, attention, and medical care they deserved, knowing that each moment spent with them helped pave the way to their forever homes.this year, our team: sheltered hundreds of animals, providing safe, comfortable spaces for them to rest and recover. Fed, bathed, and cared for every animal, meeting their individual needs and ensuring they felt loved and nurtured daily. Walked dogs on the beach and through nearby trails, giving them exercise, stimulation, and joy while strengthening their confidence. Provided thorough veterinary care to all animals, ensuring they were microchipped, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and treated with the best medical resources available. Organized a high level of community outreach by participating in local events and partnering with schools and businesses, inviting the public to learn about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. Added a high-end "catio" with an indoor-outdoor space where visitors joined unique events like "cats and yoga," showcasing our creativity in connecting people with animals. Built upon our facilities, upgrading electrical systems, bathrooms, and laundry capabilities with hot water and better washing machines for cleaner, more comfortable surroundings. Increased security measures with new cameras, and organized valuable inventory in a new tuff shed, keeping our shelter well-managed and safe. Designed new dog-friendly spaces with added fencing and more gravel, allowing dogs to roam and play in a secure, enriched environment. Supported specialized quarantine protocols to keep all animals safe and healthy as they awaited adoption.through this year of hard work, compassion, and community involvement, wet noses rescue has remained dedicated to its mission, giving each animal the care they need and each community member a chance to make a difference in the lives of animals. Our achievements in 2024 reflect not just our love for animals but our commitment to providing them the best possible care and new opportunities for a bright future.wet noses rescue helped hundreds of cats, dogs, kittens and puppies during 2024. We've made an impact that goes beyond numbers, creating a true community of care and compassion that will support countless more animals in the years to come.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 28.1%; rating input score 28
• Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 0%; rating input score 0; 5th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 2 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 29
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Fail
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 71.9%; rating input score 97; 97th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.35; rating input score 16; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 2.84; rating input score 1; 1st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -134.3% per year; rating input score 0; 0th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 43.2% per year; rating input score 100; 96th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 15% per year; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings