Rivma Companion Animal Foundation
Rivma Companion Animal Foundation
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About this organization
Revenue
$133,959
Expenses
$257,235
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS WHO CANNOT AFFORD NECESSARY VETERINARIAN CARE FOR THEIR PETS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR ALL PETS.
About
THE RHODE ISLAND VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION COMPANION ANIMAL FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS SO THAT THEY CAN AFFORD ESSENTIAL VETERINARY CARE FOR THEIR SICK OR INJURED PETS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR ALL PETS. THIS IS THE FIRST VETERINARY BASED ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES AND IS CURRRENTLY THE LARGEST RESOURCE FOR MEETING THE OVERWHELMING NEED FOR URGENT CARE FOR THE PETS IN RHODE ISLAND. THE ORGANIZATON IS GOVERNED BY A VETERINARY AND COMMUNITY BASED BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HAS RECEIVED EXCELLENT SUPPORT FROM VETERINARIANS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PET OWNERS MUST BE INCOME ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE TO BE GIVEN BY THE ORGANIZATION.LOW-INCOME GUIDELINES WERE MODELED ON THE HUD COMMUNITY MEDIAN INCOME STANDARDS, AS WELL AS OWNER PARTICIPATION IN SUCH PROGRAMS AS FOOD STAMPS, HEATING ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SIMILAR RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATON ESTABLISHED THIS SET OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA SO THAT VETERINARIANS CAN EASILY DETERMINE WHETHER A CLIENT IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM AT THE TIME THE PATIENT IS EXAMINED.THE ABSENCE OF ANY SORT OF WAITING PERIOD FOR FUNDING MAKES EMERGENCY CARE POSSIBLE, AND THERE IS NO CUMBERSOME DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED OF THE PARTICIPANTS. THE ORGANIZATION AUDITS 10% OF FUND RECIPIENTS EACH YEAR TO VERIFY ACCURATE REPORTING. BECAUSE THESE GRANTS ARE SO ACCESSIBLE, VETERINARIANS HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY TO OFFER IMMEDIATE TREATMENT PLANS TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS, AT THE TIME THE NEED IS MORE URGENT.THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH GRANTS, EVENTS, INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND A VETERINARY PATIENT MEMORIAL PROGRAM. FUNDS ARE THEN PRIMARILY USED FOR AN ANNUAL DISBURSEMENT THAT THE STATE'S VETERINARIANS USE TO TREAT THEIR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS PETS. THE VERY MODEST REMAINDER SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS, WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S DAY TO DAY BUSINESS BEING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF VOLUNTEERS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO SET UP AND ENDOWMENT ACCOUNT THAT WILL HELP THE ORGANIZATION SERVE THE NEEDY PET OWNERS INTO THE FORSEEABLE FUTURE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The organization was established to provide financial assistance to low-income pet owners who cannot afford necessary veterinarian care for their pets. the organization's primary mission is affordable healthcare for all pets.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “The organization was established to provide financial assistance to low-income pet owners who cannot afford necessary veterinarian care for their pets. the organization's primary mission is affordable healthcare for all pets.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is RI as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is 11 SOUTH ANGELL STREET 311, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02906.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has 0 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$123,276.
- The CEO compensation policy of the organization is not established through an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $18,000 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.