Akita Rescue-Mid Atlantic Coast, Inc.
313 Quaint Acres Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
http://www.akitarescue.org
Mission and Programs
Mission
Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc. (ARMAC), founded in 1984, is one of the oldest Akita rescues in the United States. ARMAC is run solely by volunteers and all funding comes from private donations from the general public. ARMAC serves a wide variety of Akita needs in the greater Washington DC area. It educates and offers support to all Akita owners whether they are ARMAC adopters or not. But most importantly, ARMAC saves the lives of Akitas that would otherwise be euthanized in area shelters. All of ARMAC''s fostered Akitas are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro chipped and/or tattooed and temperament evaluated prior to adoption. Potential adopters are screened carefully and thoroughly to ensure there is a perfect match between family and Akita. ARMAC''s assistance doesn''t stop at adoption. ARMAC offers support to its adoptive families throughout the lifetime of their Akita. ARMAC''s goal is to avoid Akitas being given-up in the first place by educating the public about the breed, its history, and the many challenges that Akita ownership brings with it.
Programs
ARMAC's programs include rescue, adoptions/placements, evaluations/assessments, and consultations. ARMAC offers the Akita owning community with support through education, intervention and placement assistance.
Program / Activities (NTEE Code)
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
Animal Related Activities N.E.C.
Results
Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2005
- Placed into new homes 4 Akitas that were in foster homes.
- Answered over 787 telephone calls and emails from shelters and owners needing to rehome Akitas from across the country.
Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning 01/01/2006
- Obtain an average placement rate of at least one Akita per calendar month.
- To attract and keep more foster homes.
- To be able to assist owners with problems with Akita's to prevent surrendering.
Self Assessment
ARMAC tracks its effectiveness in the following ways: (1) statistics are kept and compared to previous years for calls received regarding owner-give-ups and sheltered Akitas needing rescue (2) the number of fostered Akitas placed in permanent and loving new homes (3) reduction in the number of Akitas being given-up in this area (4) increase in donations from the Akita community (5) increase in website usage.
Additional Comments
ARMAC is a nationally known and respected Akita rescue. The fact that we are still rescuing Akitas after 21 years is a testament to our devotion and passion for the breed. All of our funding comes from private donations and the sale of unique Akita merchandise. Even though our budget is small we have managed to rehome thousands of Akitas and give them a loving home.
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Basic Information
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This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because its income is less than $25,000.
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EIN: |
52-1889511 |
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Executive:
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Mrs.
Puller
Lanigan,
President
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Contact:
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Mrs.
Lisa
Gray,
Treasurer
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Phone:
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(571) 237-7335
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E-mail:
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lisa@akitarescue.org
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Fiscal
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2007
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Year Founded: |
1984 |
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No. of Board Members:
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3
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No. of Full Time Employees:
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0
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No. of Part-Time Employees:
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0
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Volunteers:
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1-5
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Audited Statements Available to Public:
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No
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Funding: |
This organization is seeking funds from contributions and grants. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses.
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Locations Served: |
Mid-Atlantic region US, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia, Deleware
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Board of Directors
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Lisa Gray, Treasurer, Fundraising Committee
Puller Lanigan, Presidnet
Jodi Marcus, Vice President
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