Watermelon Mountain Ranch Inc.

“the 990 was provided electronically.”

“The executive director is not paid and the executive director accesses information regarding salaries.”

“Upon request by mail or in person.”

“This year presents many new things for Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Center. In early 2014 Mary Knight left Watermelon Ranch due to health concerns. After a promotion to interim Executive Director, Sara Garrigan was promoted to Executive Director in the spring. Sophia DiClemente as the President and Founder focuses on fundraising and estate planning. Improvements to Watermelon Mountain Ranch continued into 2014: -Expansion of the ranch to include Gunther's Village. This village included 5 new casitas to the ranch and increased overall capacity. -In November 2014, in cooperation with Petsmart Charities, Watermelon Mountain Ranch opened a brand new Everyday Adoption Center in the Petsmart on Eubank and I40. This location has the ability to hold an additional 15 dogs and 8 cats. This location helps to strengthen the bond with Albuquerque Animal Welfare. There are also several major projects that are on the horizon and are slated to begin in the next several months: -Adding barricades in between the kennel runs at the large dog cottage. This is to decrease "fence fighting" as well as decrease the transmission of disease between the runs. -The full enclosing of the lower kennels. This is to help control the heating and cooling of the lower kennel areas. This will also provide a measure of security for the dogs that are held in these kennels. -Enclosing the entire ranch with a chain link fence. Perimeter fencing would help to ensure dogs are not able to escape onto the mesa. The added fencing would also protect the assets of Watermelon Mountain Ranch more effectively. -Create/Build new offsite adoption kennels. New kennels are needed for the mega adoption events that are held 6 times a year. These kennels will be instrumental in the dogs comfort during these events. -A separate cat intake room for cats that are new to the facility. This will also make space for a quarantine area. -Increase of adoptions through public awareness and off site events. The Albuquerque metro area is not fully aware of the ranch and more public awareness is vital to the growth/survival of the ranch. Quality offsite locations are needed to give the animals more exposure and better chances of getting into a good home. Special Events: -In 2014 Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Center, participated in the 1st Annual Color Dash. This fun run 5k was directly benefitting the programs of WMR. Nearly 1000 people can out and participated in this 5k. The event was so successful that plans were made to hold the 2nd Annual race in April of 2015. -Fur Ball 2014 was held at the Marriott Pyramid and had an attendance of nearly 400 people. The theme for the year was "Bright Future" and tied in with an 80s style. The mayor of Rio Rancho and city councilors were in attendance, along with a Senator. The money raised during the event went directly to benefit the programs of the ranch, and included the purchase of beds for the dogs, and cat condos. -Adoptathons were held throughout the year in cooperation with animal shelters from across the state. For the 4 major events held throughout the year, an average of 200 animals per event were adopted. During these events any animals that remained with the high kill shelters were transferred to the ranch at the conclusion of the event. WMR also partnered with rescues and transferred animals prior to the start of the event to give them another chance at life.”

“Maintenance buildings: Program service expenses 27733. Management and general expenses 1939. Fundraising expenses 250. Total expenses 29922. Utilities: Program service expenses 27118. Management and general expenses 2113. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29231. Fundraising Fees: Program service expenses 3196. Management and general expenses 182. Fundraising expenses 23618. Total expenses 26996. Supplies animal: Program service expenses 20214. Management and general expenses 63. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20277. Bookeeping: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 19745. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19745. Supplies medical: Program service expenses 18947. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18947. Special events: Program service expenses 15646. Management and general expenses 500. Fundraising expenses 600. Total expenses 16746. Communcation: Program service expenses 6521. Management and general expenses 8709. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15230. Postage & Delivery: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2137. Fundraising expenses 11836. Total expenses 13973. Vehicle Expense: Program service expenses 6248. Management and general expenses 6583. Fundraising expenses 100. Total expenses 12931. Supplies office: Program service expenses 8074. Management and general expenses 1503. Fundraising expenses 218. Total expenses 9795. Credit card processing: Program service expenses 416. Management and general expenses 6838. Fundraising expenses 5. Total expenses 7259. Maintenance equipment: Program service expenses 6570. Management and general expenses 457. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7027. Boarding foster care: Program service expenses 7003. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7003. Maintenance grounds: Program service expenses 4081. Management and general expenses 2512. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6593. Rent equipment: Program service expenses 4799. Management and general expenses 1422. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6221. Printing & publishing: Program service expenses 2321. Management and general expenses 715. Fundraising expenses 1258. Total expenses 4294. Meals & promotion: Program service expenses 2265. Management and general expenses 1606. Fundraising expenses 362. Total expenses 4233. Supplies equipment: Program service expenses 1820. Management and general expenses 1144. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2964. Supplies cleaning: Program service expenses 2340. Management and general expenses 125. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2465. Business fees: Program service expenses 1823. Management and general expenses 568. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2391. Payroll Processing Expense: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1941. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1941. Maintenance vehicles: Program service expenses 1652. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1652. Uniform: Program service expenses 326. Management and general expenses 1025. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1351. Safety equipment: Program service expenses 928. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 928. Subscription & dues: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 200. Fundraising expenses 80. Total expenses 280.”