Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Skagit Animals in Need
EIN 45-5189936 • 501(c)3 • Mount Vernon, WA
Profile
SAIN prevents and responds to animal cruelty and neglect primarily in support of animal control and law enforcement.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
69th percentile
Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
65th percentile
Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
77th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$205,962
Down $2,919 (-1.4%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Down$205,962
Down $2,919 (-1.4%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$110,020
Down $16,584 (-13%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$112,939
Up $33,111 (+41%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$2,919
Down $49,695 (-106%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $205,962
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $205,962
- Revenue
- $110,020
- Expenses
- $112,939
- Net income
- -$2,919
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 13, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $134,875
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
SAIN is focused on large animals and livestock seized by Animal Control in neglect and cruelty cases, or released to Animal Control or law enforcement by the owners. The organization provides much-needed funding and resources to support law enforcement and animal control in the fostering, rehabilitation, care, and adoption of these animals.
SAIN prevents and responds to animal cruelty and neglect primarily in support of animal control and law enforcement.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Core Program - Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming. SAIN is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming large animals and livestock seized in neglect and cruelty cases or released to animal control or law enforcement. Its core program is the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of neglected or abused animals. Once in SAIN custody, animals are placed with a safe foster home, medical and behavioral assessments are performed, and rehabilitation begins. Once an animal is at a healthy weight and up to date on medical care, it is made available for adoption to loving homes. Funds from donations, grants and fundraising events are utilized to pay for facility costs, feed and medical care for horses and other livestock in rehabilitation, and training. Medical costs can often be very steep for seized horses as neglect and abuse often create significant medical conditions. Prior to 2012, Skagit County Law Enforcement was able to send seized horses and other livestock to other counties or organizations at no cost. In 2008, recipient organizations began to suffer financially and were no longer able to accept these animals. Coupled with an increase in seizures, law enforcement struggled to respond to urgent requests. Roughly five seized horses in 2005 turned into nearly 40 in 2010. In 2012, SAIN was formed and applied for 501(c)(3) status in order to receive neglected, abandoned and/or abused animals in emergency situations from law enforcement officers and ensure they receive necessary care. Today, SAIN continues to work with Skagit County law enforcement, as well as neighboring counties, to rescue horses and other livestock that the Humane Society or other rescues that specialize in dogs and cats have no capacity to serve. Skagit County has high horse and livestock ownership. SAIN regularly assists with horses, cows, goats, sheep, roosters and other animals with unique needs. We provide necessary medical and farrier care so that once rehabilitated, these animals can find their forever homes. The nature of working with law enforcement on cruelty and neglect seizures is highly variable. Months can pass without a single animal in distress, but the nature of livestock ownership means that often animals are seized in whole groups. Owners who have had animals seized have the right to appeal in court, and during legal proceedings the animal must remain in SAIN's custody. It is impossible to predict exactly how many animals SAIN will assist in a year, or how long each animal will need to remain in SAIN's care, and so the organization must be prepared for any possible scenario. In 2024, 9 animals were brought into SAIN's care, including 7 horses, one goat and one sheep. The average cost to SAIN per animal is roughly $2,500. SAIN has a goal to help as many animals as the organization possibly can in any given year. Depending on how long an animal is in the program, feed and continued maintenance costs can add up to greater amounts per animal. The organization never rushes an animal toward adoption. SAIN ensures animals are physically and behaviorally ready to move to their new homes. That means some animals need to remain in the program longer and may cost more than others. SAIN is unique in Skagit County as the only organization prepared to accept horses and other livestock that have been neglected or abused. Skagit County's rural nature makes livestock ownership common, increasing the need for SAIN's services. There are a number of animal welfare organizations that assist with house pets such as dogs and cats. SAIN regularly partners with other animal welfare organizations, such as Save A Forgotten Equine out of King County, to leverage resources and share the burden of larger seizures. Because SAIN is all volunteer run and has no operating facility, it has no traditional operating expenses. Dollars raised go directly to animal care and well-being. SAIN accepted 9 animals into our Core Program in 2024, mainly through Animal Control. Most were either seizures due to neglect or strays. We also accepted 1 adopter return and 1 direct owner release. Going into the year, we had 10 animals in on-going foster home rehabilitation care. For all animals in the program, SAIN provides initial assessments then matches them to foster homes. While animals are in foster care, SAIN funds food, supplements, veterinary care, farrier care, and if necessary, behavioral assessment and training to increase adoptability. Volunteer foster homes provide the safe haven and much needed love and compassion until an appropriate permanent home can be found. SAIN has an ongoing contract with Skagit County to take ownership of animals seized during neglect and abuse situations. Within the filing year, 10 adoptions were finalized and 2 animals were euthanized for health reasons. SAIN is recognized by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries with Verified status. SAIN is an all-volunteer organization and volunteers logged more than 3,448 hours in 2024. | $1,073 | $62,087 |
| Community Support Programs - Animal Assistance Program, Skagit Pet Pantries, Domestic Violence Case Assistance Program: These programs all fulfill the part of SAIN's mission focused on preventing animal cruelty and neglect by supporting owners in need. SAIN launched the Animal Assistance Program in 2020 to help owners maintain care for their animals in times of need while they work toward a sustainable, long-term solution. In 2024, the AAP assisted 122 animals. AAP is an assistance program to help pet owners with unexpected pet related expenses. People should not have to choose between feeding or caring for their beloved animals or paying other necessary bills. AAP assistance is typically used for emergency veterinary care, or to provide pet food during times of unexpected financial hardship. SAIN believes that caring for beloved pets meets the basic human need for love and companionship. In May of 2023, SAIN received an infusion of funds as The Anacortes Animal Relief Fund (AARF) was merged into SAIN's AAP to specifically assist residents in the Anacortes area. In 2024, AAP funds were utilized to assist Buttercup, a cat who had been bitten in the head by a dog; Odie, who was having trouble breathing and needed emergency veterinary care; Mr. Meow, who had a urinary blockage; Soofie, who was treated for bladder stones; and many others. All of these animals have humans who love them and can't bear to see them in pain. All of these people were faced with a tough decision when they took their furry friends into the vet, knowing they would likely be presented with a bill they could not afford. AAP helps ensure these animals can remain with their companions, and in good health. SAIN has a simple application for funds located on its website. The application verifies that the applicant is a private pet owner currently experiencing financial need. Expenses are paid directly to a veterinary clinic or feed store on behalf of the applicant. The program does not cover the entire bill, but for many of these people, the assistance makes all the difference. Assistance usually is awarded between $250 and $500 per pet. The number of assistance awards SAIN has been able to grant has gone up each year, illustrating continued need for this program. A second community support program is Skagit Pet Pantries. What started as a collaboration with Team Happy Tails from Leadership Skagit's Class of 2021 to develop a network of open access pantries, where people can easily get pet food for their animals in times of need, has now grown into a partnership with Community Action of Skagit's Food Distribution Center. The program initially relied on pet food being donated by the public at specific pet-related locations (such as vet clinics and feed stores). Volunteers would transport items from the donation stations directly to the pantries, located at various food banks in Skagit County. SAIN quickly realized the coordination of the food transport was a limiting factor for the success of the program. Additionally, the food banks openly stated a preference for more consistent food types. It is logistically easier for them to distribute food that is all the same type, size and weight, than randomly donated food items. In 2022, SAIN received some restricted funds for this program and utilized those funds to purchase one pallet each of cat and dog food and delivered the pallets to Community Action's food distribution center. The food distribution center transported the food to 12 local food banks. That effort was a resounding success. The food flew off the shelves and grateful residents were wondering when the next restock would be. The food distribution center appreciated the simplicity of the donation and stated that the need far outstripped the two pallets SAIN was able to initially provide. Following that first purchase, the SAIN Board discussed the project and decided to allot enough funds to purchase one pallet each of dog and cat food once per quarter of the year for donation, and quarterly donations were made for the remainder of 2022 and 2023. In 2024, SAIN increased its commitment to the program by increasing donations to bi-monthly. The Community Action's food distribution center continues to show appreciation for this project and professes the need for this assistance is great in Skagit County. Even at the increased frequency, the donated food is still gone before the next donation can be made. As far as SAIN knows, no other project like Skagit Pet Pantries exists to this scale in Skagit County. The total purchase costs approximately $3,000 every two months, for a projected total annual expense of $18,000. The third community support program is SAIN's Domestic Violence Case Assistance Program, which was also launched in 2021. This program provides support for victims of domestic violence who are trying to make a change in their life by temporarily providing foster care or board and care for their animals. We had one application for this program in 2024, and we continue to offer it as a resource for law enforcement as cases arise. | $42,812 | $42,812 |
| Community Awareness: The organization disseminated educational materials, flyers, and messages in person, online, and through social media as part of a program of community assistance, education and outreach. The focus of these activities was the prevention of animal cruelty, appropriate animal care, and the broad advertisement of contact information for reporting animals in need. SAIN volunteers attended 4 community events, including the Country Living Expo, Mount Vernon Farmer's Market, Disaster Preparedness Fair, and Christmas in the Stables. SAIN published 149 posts/stories/reels in Facebook and Instagram promoting animals ready for adoption, providing updates on animals in rehabilitation/foster homes, providing information on SAIN's mission and events, providing information on proper animal care and welfare, and providing information on animal control and the signs of animal neglect and cruelty. SAIN's social media content reached more than 122,000 accounts. SAIN's website had more than 7,000 visitors in 2024. SAIN also created and disseminated a 2023 annual report, fliers and brochures. | $203 | $1,854 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Carr | Director | PT | $9,600 | - | $9,600 |
| Samantha Cabaluna | Chairperson/Vice Chairperson | - | $0 | - | - |
| Jessica Culp | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Janette Walker | Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Ragina Gray | Director/Chairperson | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Terisa Lynch | Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Nicole Bauer | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Janiece Miller | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tack Sale | $8,889 | $8,591 | $8,834 | $-243 |
| Total Events | $8,889 | $8,591 | $8,834 | $-243 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Skagit Animals in Need
- EIN
- 45-5189936
- Phone
- 3607089506
- Address
- PO Box 503, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Signing Officer
- Name
- Jessica Culp
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 3607089506
- Signed
- 2025-05-13
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8
“Coop patronage refund.”
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Other expenses include insurance, animal care costs for owned animals, marketing costs and administrative expenses.”
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| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | SAIN prevents and responds to animal cruelty and neglect primarily in support of animal control and law enforcement. |
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| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | Core Program - Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming. SAIN is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming large animals and livestock seized in neglect and cruelty cases or released to animal control or law enforcement. Its core program is the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of neglected or abused animals. Once in SAIN custody, animals are placed with a safe foster home, medical and behavioral assessments are performed, and rehabilitation begins. Once an animal is at a healthy weight and up to date on medical care, it is made available for adoption to loving homes. Funds from donations, grants and fundraising events are utilized to pay for facility costs, feed and medical care for horses and other livestock in rehabilitation, and training. Medical costs can often be very steep for seized horses as neglect and abuse often create significant medical conditions. Prior to 2012, Skagit County Law Enforcement was able to send seized horses and other livestock to other counties or organizations at no cost. In 2008, recipient organizations began to suffer financially and were no longer able to accept these animals. Coupled with an increase in seizures, law enforcement struggled to respond to urgent requests. Roughly five seized horses in 2005 turned into nearly 40 in 2010. In 2012, SAIN was formed and applied for 501(c)(3) status in order to receive neglected, abandoned and/or abused animals in emergency situations from law enforcement officers and ensure they receive necessary care. Today, SAIN continues to work with Skagit County law enforcement, as well as neighboring counties, to rescue horses and other livestock that the Humane Society or other rescues that specialize in dogs and cats have no capacity to serve. Skagit County has high horse and livestock ownership. SAIN regularly assists with horses, cows, goats, sheep, roosters and other animals with unique needs. We provide necessary medical and farrier care so that once rehabilitated, these animals can find their forever homes. The nature of working with law enforcement on cruelty and neglect seizures is highly variable. Months can pass without a single animal in distress, but the nature of livestock ownership means that often animals are seized in whole groups. Owners who have had animals seized have the right to appeal in court, and during legal proceedings the animal must remain in SAIN's custody. It is impossible to predict exactly how many animals SAIN will assist in a year, or how long each animal will need to remain in SAIN's care, and so the organization must be prepared for any possible scenario. In 2024, 9 animals were brought into SAIN's care, including 7 horses, one goat and one sheep. The average cost to SAIN per animal is roughly $2,500. SAIN has a goal to help as many animals as the organization possibly can in any given year. Depending on how long an animal is in the program, feed and continued maintenance costs can add up to greater amounts per animal. The organization never rushes an animal toward adoption. SAIN ensures animals are physically and behaviorally ready to move to their new homes. That means some animals need to remain in the program longer and may cost more than others. SAIN is unique in Skagit County as the only organization prepared to accept horses and other livestock that have been neglected or abused. Skagit County's rural nature makes livestock ownership common, increasing the need for SAIN's services. There are a number of animal welfare organizations that assist with house pets such as dogs and cats. SAIN regularly partners with other animal welfare organizations, such as Save A Forgotten Equine out of King County, to leverage resources and share the burden of larger seizures. Because SAIN is all volunteer run and has no operating facility, it has no traditional operating expenses. Dollars raised go directly to animal care and well-being. SAIN accepted 9 animals into our Core Program in 2024, mainly |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | Community Support Programs - Animal Assistance Program, Skagit Pet Pantries, Domestic Violence Case Assistance Program: These programs all fulfill the part of SAIN's mission focused on preventing animal cruelty and neglect by supporting owners in need. SAIN launched the Animal Assistance Program in 2020 to help owners maintain care for their animals in times of need while they work toward a sustainable, long-term solution. In 2024, the AAP assisted 122 animals. AAP is an assistance program to help pet owners with unexpected pet related expenses. People should not have to choose between feeding or caring for their beloved animals or paying other necessary bills. AAP assistance is typically used for emergency veterinary care, or to provide pet food during times of unexpected financial hardship. SAIN believes that caring for beloved pets meets the basic human need for love and companionship. In May of 2023, SAIN received an infusion of funds as The Anacortes Animal Relief Fund (AARF) was merged into SAIN's AAP to specifically assist residents in the Anacortes area. In 2024, AAP funds were utilized to assist Buttercup, a cat who had been bitten in the head by a dog; Odie, who was having trouble breathing and needed emergency veterinary care; Mr. Meow, who had a urinary blockage; Soofie, who was treated for bladder stones; and many others. All of these animals have humans who love them and can't bear to see them in pain. All of these people were faced with a tough decision when they took their furry friends into the vet, knowing they would likely be presented with a bill they could not afford. AAP helps ensure these animals can remain with their companions, and in good health. SAIN has a simple application for funds located on its website. The application verifies that the applicant is a private pet owner currently experiencing financial need. Expenses are paid directly to a veterinary clinic or feed store on behalf of the applicant. The program does not cover the entire bill, but for many of these people, the assistance makes all the difference. Assistance usually is awarded between $250 and $500 per pet. The number of assistance awards SAIN has been able to grant has gone up each year, illustrating continued need for this program. A second community support program is Skagit Pet Pantries. What started as a collaboration with Team Happy Tails from Leadership Skagit's Class of 2021 to develop a network of open access pantries, where people can easily get pet food for their animals in times of need, has now grown into a partnership with Community Action of Skagit's Food Distribution Center. The program initially relied on pet food being donated by the public at specific pet-related locations (such as vet clinics and feed stores). Volunteers would transport items from the donation stations directly to the pantries, located at various food banks in Skagit County. SAIN quickly realized the coordination of the food transport was a limiting factor for the success of the program. Additionally, the food banks openly stated a preference for more consistent food types. It is logistically easier for them to distribute food that is all the same type, size and weight, than randomly donated food items. In 2022, SAIN received some restricted funds for this program and utilized those funds to purchase one pallet each of cat and dog food and delivered the pallets to Community Action's food distribution center. The food distribution center transported the food to 12 local food banks. That effort was a resounding success. The food flew off the shelves and grateful residents were wondering when the next restock would be. The food distribution center appreciated the simplicity of the donation and stated that the need far outstripped the two pallets SAIN was able to initially provide. Following that first purchase, the SAIN Board discussed the project and decided to allot enough funds to purchase one pallet each of dog and cat food once per quarter of t |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | Community Awareness: The organization disseminated educational materials, flyers, and messages in person, online, and through social media as part of a program of community assistance, education and outreach. The focus of these activities was the prevention of animal cruelty, appropriate animal care, and the broad advertisement of contact information for reporting animals in need. SAIN volunteers attended 4 community events, including the Country Living Expo, Mount Vernon Farmer's Market, Disaster Preparedness Fair, and Christmas in the Stables. SAIN published 149 posts/stories/reels in Facebook and Instagram promoting animals ready for adoption, providing updates on animals in rehabilitation/foster homes, providing information on SAIN's mission and events, providing information on proper animal care and welfare, and providing information on animal control and the signs of animal neglect and cruelty. SAIN's social media content reached more than 122,000 accounts. SAIN's website had more than 7,000 visitors in 2024. SAIN also created and disseminated a 2023 annual report, fliers and brochures. |
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