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Organization: Cat Rescue Adoption and Foster Team (CRAFT)
Organization Description:. The Cat Rescue Adoption and Foster Team receives,
retrieves, traps and processes cats and kittens that are declared abandoned or otherwise
given up by their owner. These animals receive spay and neuter service, veterinarian
services for sickness and injury, shelter, food, litter and adoption services. In 2008,
CRAFT cared for 588 animals. Thus far in 2009, 450 animals have been provided
services. Many of the animals are from the Humane Societies and other shelters that
experience overcrowding.
Project Name: Care and adoption of cats and kittens
Project Description: These grant funds will be used for ongoing support of
organizational activities including care and adoption of cats and kittens.
Project Period: Ongoing
Amount of Request: $1,500
Previous Grants: None
August 20, 2009
Deschutes County Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St.
Bend, OR. 97701-1960
Honorable Commissioners,
On behalf of the CRAFT (Cat Rescue, Adoption and Foster Team) of Central Oregon, I would
like to thank you for your consideration and support.
Our organization is involved with the care, feeding, medical support, spay and neutering services
and adoption efforts relating to abandoned kittens and cats in Central Oregon. We process
hundreds of these poor animals annually working with humane societies, pet stores, veterinarians,
and local news outlets to care for and find appropriate homes.
The efforts of CRAFT have been acknowledged and praised by various private and public
agencies and organizations including Deschutes and Redmond Humane Societies as well as the
Bulletin Newspaper. With this acknowledgement, however, comes the added exposure and the
related increase in demand for services.
In 2008, our organization cared for 588 kittens and cats, providing care and adoption services.
Finding decent, loving homes for each of our "guests" is the ultimate goal of CRAFT. Thus far in
2009, more than 450 of these unfortunate animals have come under our care and responsibility.
It is not inexpensive to feed, provide litter, provide medical attention including a spay and neuter
program and to advertise or set up cat -adoption sights. The money used to provide those services
to this point has come almost exclusively from volunteer donors who also commit their time to
assist in the care of these animals.
CRAFT would be most grateful for fmancial support of the Deschutes County Commissioners in
the amount of $1.500 to assist in the provision of services and the continuance of this important
service to the citizens of Central Oregon.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me at the numbers and email address
listed below. Thank you again for your consideration and commitment to quality of life for our
citizens and our pets.
Sincerely,
Sershen
rant Coordinator
Cat Rescue, Adoption and Foster Team
POB 6441
Bend, OR. 97708
jsersh@bendbroadband.com
541-312-0054
SEP - 1 2009
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ADMINISTRATION
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1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Direct Application to:
Commissioner Tammy Baney
Commissioner Dennis R. Luke
Date:
8/25/09
Project Name:
Project Beginning Date:
Amount of Request:
Commissioner Alan Unger
All Three Commissioners
ves
Cat and kitten rescue and care
2008
$1,500
Applicant/Organization:
Address:
Project End Date:
Date Funds Needed:
Tax ID IP
City & Zip:
Telephone:
Email:
Cat Rescue, Adoption and Foster
Team
POB 6441
Contact Name(s):
Fax:
Joe Sershen
none
Alternate Phone:
541-410-3712
On-eoine
October 1, 2009
31296
Bend, OR. 97708
541-312-0054
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On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions:
1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities.
2. Describe the proposed project or activity.
3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity.
4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health.
5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit.
6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the
source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will
support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future.
Attach:
Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status.
* Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget.
Tammy Baney: Amount: Signature:
Dennis Luke: Amount: Signature:
Alan Unger: Amount: Signature:
DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMNT FUND
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
1. Applicant organization:
A. CRAFT (Cat Rescue, Adoption and Foster Team) is a 501(c)(3) non-
profit organization.
B. The mission of CRAFT is to: "Rescue, provide care and ultimately
placing in appropriate homes the communities' homeless, abused,
neglected and otherwise forgotten cats and kittens while promoting
responsible pet guardianship and the human/animal bond".
C. The leadership of CRAFT is structured on a Board of Directors and
an Executive Director. The Board is made up of 6 volunteer citizens
of Central Oregon who share an interest in the well-being of needy
animals. The Executive Director and founder of CRAFT is also the
primary non -paid staff person who provides shelter, food and other
considerations for the animals.
D. Activities: CRAFT receives, retrieves, traps and processes cats and
kittens that are declared abandoned or otherwise given up by
former owners. These animals receive spay and neuter service,
veterinarian service for sickness and injury, shelter, food, litter and
adoption services.
2. The proposed activity:
Since its beginning, CRAFT has provided all of the services and support
listed in D above. It represents our on-going program of care and
adoption of cats and kittens.
3. Timeline:
CRAFT operates a fiscal year from January to December. However, the
programs are continuous and have no start or stop dates. The goal is
always to expand services while maintaining the highest possible levels of
quality in our care and placements.
4. Community's Economic Health:
CRAFT receives its cats and kittens from throughout the Central Oregon
area. In 2008, we cared for 588 animals while thus far in 2009 we have
hosted 450. The fact is that more and more of these animals are being
abandoned when rents and mortgages cannot be paid; people lose their
jobs or become ill or move away. The cost to the community that results
from feral cats, non -spayed or neutered animals and general health
concerns mounts steadily along with the unwanted population. CRAFT
provides a source of income for Veterinarians, pet food stores,
publications, groomers, etc. Once an animal is placed in a new and loving
home, the economy continues to benefit from the continued care of these
pets. Many of the animals (118 in 2008) came from Humane Societies and
other shelters that experience over -crowding and drains on their already
challenged budgets. Craft not only provides a necessary and useful service
to the community, but also most effectively utilizes its limited funds in a
most disciplined and fruitful way.
5. Specific communities and groups that will benefit:
In 2008 and 2009 more than 1,000 cats and kittens have come to and
been processed by CRAFT. These animals come from places such as
Central Oregon Humane Society, Redmond Humane Society and citizens
and agencies in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Eagle Crest, La Pine, Crescent,
Gilchrist, Powell Butte, Sunriver, Terrebonne, Crooked River Ranch,
Christmas Valley and Burns.
All of these communities and agencies have benefited from the existence
and programs of CRAFT.
6. Based on figures from 2008 and a population of 588 cats and kittens, the
following expenditures were incurred: Veterinarian and medical costs —
$22,962.10. Food (dry and canned) - $3,467.76. Kitty litter - $4,046.34(50
Pounds a day!) for a total of $30,476.20. All revenue to this date has
come from donations from the Board Members and the general public.
In the future, the Board has made decisions regarding pro -active revenue
generation through increased public awareness, benefit events and grant
writing.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. O. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
ILB172009
Date:
CAT RESCUE ADOPTION & FOSTER TEAM
PO BOX 6441
BEND, OR 97708
Dear Applicant:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employer Identification Number:
26-3044332
DLN:
17053323360018
Contact Person:
YVONNE LIGGETT
Contact Telephone Number:
(877) 829-5500
Accounting Period Ending:
December 31
Public Charity Status:
170(b) (1) (A) (vi)
Form 990 Required:
Yes
Effective Date of Exemption:
May 22, 2008
Contribution Deductibility:
Yes
Addendum Applies:
No
ID# 31296
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records.
Organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Code are further classified
as either public charities or private foundations. We determined that you are
a public charity under the Code section(s) listed in the heading of this
letter.
Please see enclosed Publication 4221 -PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public
Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an
exempt organization.
CAT-RESCUE_ADOPTION & FOSTER TEAM
We have sent a copy of this letter to your representative as indicated in your
power of attorney.
Sincerely,
Robert Choi
Director, Exempt Organizations