Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 352,765 | 316,989 | 357,477 | 495,593 | 461,926 | 1,984,750 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 352,765 | 316,989 | 357,477 | 495,593 | 461,926 | 1,984,750 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 869,735 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 1,115,015 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 352,765 | 316,989 | 357,477 | 495,593 | 461,926 | 1,984,750 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 1,984,750 | |||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B | THERE ARE NO OTHER COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. THE FORM 990 IS THEN AUTHORIZED AND SIGNED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | UPON REQUEST |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | VETERINARY SERVICES AND ANIMAL CARE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 32,559. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,559. CONTRACTED LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 51,813. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 636. TOTAL EXPENSES 52,449. |
| FORM 990 PART III LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | CAPS USES UNDERCOVER VIDEO FROM OUR INVESTIGATIONS TO PRODUCE SHORT EXPOS AND DOCUMENTARIES THAT GRAB THE ATTENTION OF REPORTERS, LEGISLATORS, AND THE PUBLIC. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN THE TODAY SHOW PROMOTED PUPPYPARTY.COM, A COMPANY THAT PROVIDES PUPPIES FOR PARTIES, CAPS QUICKLY RELEASED A VIDEO. THIS EXPOS UNMASKED SEVEN OF THE ATROCIOUS MILLS USED BY THE PET SHOP THAT RUNS PUPPYPARTY.COM. OTHER CAPS EXPOSS FOCUS ON SPECIFIC BREEDERS AND/OR PET SHOPS. THE CAPS DOCUMENTARIES ARE MORE IN-DEPTH. OUR 20-MINUTE FILM ON KATHY BAUCK, A NOTORIOUS LARGE-SCALE DOG BREEDER, COVERS THE SIX WEEKS THAT A CAPS INVESTIGATOR WORKED UNDERCOVER AT HER FACILITY. THE DOCUMENTARY REVEALS DISTURBING EVIDENCE OF ANIMAL ABUSE AND CONCLUDES WITH A TRIAL WHERE BAUCK IS FOUND GUILTY. SHE ULTIMATELY LOST HER USDA LICENSE BASED ON ADDITIONAL CAPS INVESTIGATIONS. ANOTHER DOCUMENTARY FOLLOWS CAPS INVESTIGATORS AS THEY INVESTIGATE PET SHOPS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE FILM EXPOSES MANY OF THE COMMON LIES USED BY PET SHOPS TO DECEIVE CUSTOMERS. THESE EXPOSS AND DOCUMENTARIES ARE SHARED WIDELY ON SOCIAL MEDIA. DESPITE THE RISE IN SOCIAL MEDIA, JOURNALISM REMAINS A VITAL COMPONENT OF THE PET SHOP CAMPAIGN. CAPS HAS GENERATED STORIES WITH CNN, DATELINE, 20/20, HARD COPY, READER'S DIGEST, LIFE, PEOPLE, ROLLING STONE, AND MANY OTHER NEWSPAPERS AND TELEVISION STATIONS. WE WORKED FOR MORE THAN A YEAR WITH DATELINE TO PREPARE "A DOG'S LIFE," AN IN-DEPTH REPORT ON THE PET SHOP/PUPPY MILL INDUSTRY. IT WON A GENESIS AWARD IN THE NETWORK NEWSMAGAZINE CATEGORY. CAPS ALSO HAS A |
| FORM 990 PART III LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DODO, THE MOST WIDELY VIEWED AND READ ONLINE ANIMAL PUBLICATION. THE FINAL ELEMENT OF OUR PET SHOP CAMPAIGN TARGETS THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA). THE USDA'S APHIS ANIMAL CARE'S INSPECTION PROGRAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULATING ANIMAL MILLS IN THE UNITED STATES. UNFORTUNATELY, THE USDA IS EXTREMELY NEGLIGENT IN ENFORCING THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT (AWA), WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT BREEDING ANIMALS. THE CONDITIONS AT USDA-LICENSED BREEDING FACILITIES ARE USUALLY DEPLORABLE. OUR EVIDENCE HAS DEMONSTRATED THAT THE USDA HAS MINIMAL CONCERN FOR THE DOGS AND CATS SUFFERING IN MILLS-AND FOR THE PUPPIES AND KITTENS BEING TRANSPORTED TO PET SHOPS AND SOLD ONLINE. IN 2010, PROMPTED BY A MEETING WITH CAPS, THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG) FOR THE USDA RELEASED A SCATHING REPORT CRITICIZING THE USDA'S BREEDER INSPECTION PROGRAM. CAPS HAD PROVIDED THE OIG WITH COMPELLING EVIDENCE FROM OUR UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIONS OF USDA-LICENSED BREEDERS AND BROKERS. HOWEVER, THE USDA HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE OIG'S STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS AND IS BECOMING MORE PRO-INDUSTRY IN RESPONSE TO PET SHOP LEGISLATION. AT THE URGING OF CAPS AND OTHER NONPROFITS, OIG STARTED ANOTHER AUDIT AND INVESTIGATION IN 2019. IN FEBRUARY 2017, THE USDA REMOVED ITS ONLINE DATABASE OF INSPECTION REPORTS ON WHICH CAPS RELIES FOR LEGISLATIVE WORK. CAPS AND ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND (ALDF) ARE SUING USDA TO RESTORE THIS DATABASE. SHOULD WE SUCCEED, HOWEVER, USDA WILL ONLY BE REQUIRED TO PUT UP REDACTED INSPECTION REPORTS. THE AGENCY HAS STARTED POSTING INSPECTION REPORTS WITH VIOLATIONS BUT WITHOUT LICENSEE NAMES AND ADDRESSES. CAPS IS THE ONLY NATIONAL NONPROFIT REGULARLY SPEAKING OUT AGAINST THE USDA'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE OIG'S RECOMMENDATION AND THE USDA'S BLATANT DISREGARD OF THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AS IT APPLIES TO COMMERCIAL DOG/CAT BREEDING AND BROKERING FACILITIES. THIS WATCHDOG ROLE OF CAPS IS VITAL, AS IS CAPS' GOAL OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE USDA'S FAILURES. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS OFTEN FIGHT ORDINANCES BY STATING THAT PET SHOPS OBTAIN THEIR ANIMALS FROM USDA-LICENSED FACILITIES, NOT PUPPY MILLS. BUT MOST PUPPY MILLS ARE USDA-LICENSED. IT'S CRITICAL TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THIS FACT. |
| FORM 990 PART III LINE 4B PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | BILLBOARDS NEAR PET SHOPS, AND MAGAZINE AND NEWSPAPER ADS. |
| FORM 990 PART III LINE 4C PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | 1,000 PUPPY AND KITTEN MILLS. CAPS PRESENTS THE EVIDENCE FROM OUR INVESTIGATIONS TO COOPERATIVE HUMANE SOCIETIES, STATE AGENCIES, AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. IN MISSOURI, THE MOST NOTORIOUS PUPPY MILL STATE, CAPS REPORTS EGREGIOUS MILL OPERATORS TO THE MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TASK FORCE, WHICH HAS FINALLY BEGUN TO TAKE SOME ACTION. STATE ADVOCATES, ESPECIALLY IN THE MIDWEST, ALSO USE OUR EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT OR DEFEAT LEGISLATION THAT AFFECTS MILL ANIMALS. SOMETIMES, DURING OUR INVESTIGATIONS, CAPS WILL RESCUE ANIMALS AS EVIDENCE OF CRUELTY. WE HANDLE VETERINARY CARE FOR THE ANIMALS AND PLACE THEM WITH NO-KILL SHELTERS, RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS, OR PERMANENT HOMES. |
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