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Best Friends Sanctuary

Sharon A Cravens Sandra Hall
  • Jamestown, TN
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2002
  • EIN: 62-1863859

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Animal-Related / Animal Training, Behavior (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$103k (2023)

Expenses
$130k (2023)

Total Assets
$14.1k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$103,055
Expenses
$129,569
Net Income
-$26,514
Net Assets
$14,106
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,545
14.1%
Program Services $88,510
85.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,106
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,106
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl White (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sandra Simmons (Board Member) $0 $0
Chip Pearson (Board Member) $0 $0
Joan Cleary (Vice President) $0 $0
Jerry Roberts (Board Member) $0 $0
Helen Pullins (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$51,389
Expenses
$64,259
Net Income
-$12,870
Net Assets
$12,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,988
64.2%
Program Services $13,090
25.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,311
10.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,408
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl White (Treasurer) $0 $0
Sandra Simmons (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandra Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Chip Pearson (Board Member) $0 $0
Joan Cleary (Vice President) $0 $0
Jerry Roberts (Board Member) $0 $0
Helen Pullins (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,952
Expenses
$77,857
Net Income
-$11,905
Net Assets
-$3,372
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,000
22.7%
Program Services $44,801
67.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,151
9.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,195
Total Liabilities $21,567
Net Assets -$3,372
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl White (Treasurer) $0 $0
Linda Conatser (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandra Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Chip Pearson (Board Member) $0 $0
Joan Cleary (Vice President) $0 $0
Jack Holbert (Board Member) $0 $0
Helen Pullins (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$68,515
Expenses
$71,813
Net Income
-$3,298
Net Assets
$8,533
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,040
93.5%
Program Services $4,475
6.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,533
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,533
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl White (Treasurer) $0 $0
Linda Conatser (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandra Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Chip Pearson (Board Member) $0 $0
Joan Cleary (Vice President) $0 $0
Jack Holbert (Board Member) $0 $0
Helen Pullins (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 9, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,464
Expenses
$46,050
Net Income
$3,414
Net Assets
$11,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,414
83.7%
Program Services $8,050
16.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,831
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,831
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl White (Treasurer) $0 $0
Linda Conatser (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandra Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Chip Pearson (Board Member) $0 $0
Joan Cleary (Vice President) $0 $0
Jack Holbert (Board Member) $0 $0
Helen Pullins (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on June 4, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$44,136
Expenses
$61,809
Net Income
-$17,673
Net Assets
$6,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,616
85.2%
Program Services $6,520
14.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,497
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $6,497
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl White (Treasurer) $0 $0
Linda Conatser (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandra Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Chip Pearson (Board Member) $0 $0
Joan Cleary (Vice President) $0 $0
Jack Holbert (Board Member) $0 $0
Helen Pullins (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$105,589
Expenses
$84,401
Net Income
$21,188
Net Assets
$24,170
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,589
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,170
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,170
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Roberta Bryant (Vice President) $0 $0
Becky Dunanc (Secretary) $0 $0
Sheryl White (Treasurer) $0 $0
Bo Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0
Linda Conatser (Board Member) $0 $0
Sandra Hall (Board Member) $0 $0
Chip Pearson (Board Member) $0 $0
Amara Rice (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,305
Expenses
$72,682
Net Income
-$1,377
Net Assets
$18,368
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $71,305
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,368
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,368
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Vera L Eonhardt (Vice President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Brenda Goett (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 17, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,201
Expenses
$75,784
Net Income
-$8,583
Net Assets
$4,359
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,201
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,359
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,359
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Marie Cooper (Vice President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Brenda Goett (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 10, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$54,710
Expenses
$42,851
Net Income
$11,859
Net Assets
$12,942
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,710
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,942
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,942
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Marie Cooper (Vice President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Brenda Goett (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 4, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$38,708
Expenses
$58,075
Net Income
-$19,367
Net Assets
$1,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,708
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,083
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,083
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sharon Cravens (President) $0 $0
Phyllis Ferrara (Vice President) $0 $0
Becky Duncan (Secretary) $0 $0
Brenda Goett (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 12, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,822
Expenses
$55,783
Net Income
-$12,961
Net Assets
$20,450
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,822
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,450
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,450

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$32,186
Expenses
$36,647
Net Income
-$4,461
Net Assets
$33,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,186
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,411
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,411

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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