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Organization: Bend Spay and Neuter Project
Organization Description: Bend Spay and Neuter Project offers low and no cost spay
and neuter services to the public for their pets and stray animals to decrease the number
of unwanted animals in Deschutes County. Activities include: clinic operations, adoption
and foster programs, education and outreach.
Project Name: Educational Campaign & Technology Upgrade
Project Description:
Educational Campaign — There are two parts to this effort.
• Community Flyer Posting Campaign — utilizing volunteers, educational flyers will
be posted throughout the community. This is identified as the most effective and
least expensive means of education for this program.
• Sponsored Radio Ad Campaign — Funds would be used to cover the cost of radio
ads would could also be used to also promote dog licensing in the county. The end
of the ad could identify Deschutes County, or the Commissioners by name, as the
sponser. Local businesses are expected to provide an additional $1,000 to $1,500
in support of this campaign.
Technology Upgrade — The organization plans to network and upgrade computers and
purchase a new printer/copier/fax/scanner machine.
Project Period: August - December 2008
Amount of Request: $3,000
• $200 for paper and toner for flyer campaign
• $1,500 for radio ad sponsorship - for 175 ad spots
• $800 for printer/copier/fax/scanner machine
• $500 for network and upgrade of computers
Previous Grants:
• July 2005 - $4,000 Building Fund Improvements ($2,000 Daly, $2,000 Luke)
• October 2005 - $3,000 Clinic Setup, Facility Improvements ($2,500 Daly,
$500 Luke)
• August 2006 - $6,100 Clinic Improvements ($3,600 Daly, $2,000 Clarno,
$500 Luke)
• September 2007 - $5,500 Clinic Improvements and Educational Campaign
($3,000 Daly, $1,500 Luke, $1,000 Melton)
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
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
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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.
Amount Approved:
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PROJECT
61344 Parrell Road
Bend, Oregon 97702
Phone: 541.617.1010
Fax 541.617.9707
info@bendsnip.org
www.bendsnip.org
A Non -Profit
Organization
Dedicated to the Pets
and Homeless Animals
of Central Oregon
Tax ID: 71-0977598
Deschutes County Economic Development Fund
Discretionary Grant Program Application
Additional Required Information
Question 1. The Bend Spay and Neuter Project's clinic offers high volume,
quality, low cost spay/neuter, vaccines and dog licenses to low-income pet
owners, as well as free spay and neuter for stray and feral animals brought in by
the public as well as our volunteer rescue teams.
Our mission is to significantly reduce the number of homeless animals in
Central Oregon. As a progressive alternative to the shelter-adopt-euthanizc model
of animal welfare, spay and neuter clinics effectively address the root of high
euthanasia rates, spread of disease, high shelter intake rates, and animal control
costs to the public. By making basic veterinary care available to the targeted
populations in Central Oregon who could not otherwise afford care, we
effectively reduce the numbers of unwanted animals in the community.
The organization is lead by Sara Dice, founder and volunteer executive
director, is overseen by a board of directors, and daily operations are carried out
by four staff members, including a veterinarian and veterinary technician, clinic
manager and receptionist.
Since our inception in 2005, we have performed 12,900 spay and iieuter
surgeries and have already significantly reduced the numbers of unwanted
animals born in Deschutes County.
Question 2. Presently, we are working to increase the educational comaonent
of our mission by informing and reminding the citizens of Deschutes County
about the importance of spay/neuter, vaccinations, and dog licensing.
This will be done in a two part educational campaign to address the top
two reasons the public gives for not altering, vaccinating and licensing pets:
"Haven't gotten around to it yet" and "It's prohibitively expensive"
The clinic offers services to disadvantaged families at below our cost. Often a
simple reminder to alter, vaccinate and license pets is all that is needed to make
the call and get it done.
Community Flyer Posting Campaign Component:
Educational flyers posted by volunteers in the community have proven to be the
most effective and least expensive means of education. Part of this grant will help
us address the challenge we are facing with our inadequate computers and office
machines. Most of our technology equipment was donated when we first opened
and our copier/printer/fax machine is at the end of its life. This equipm ;nt is
essential in forming our educational materials.
Sponsored Radio Ad Campaign:
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The clinic had a great response during the spring radio campaign, sponsored by
local businesses. We were able to increase our patient load without any cost to
the organization.
Locally produced radio ads are played at a heavily discounted rate, an average of
$8 per play, and end with "This ad sponsored by <name of business or
individual> giving benefit to both the sponsor and the clinic.
We are aware that Deschutes County would like to increase compliance
with dog licensing laws and this would be an excellent way to do so. Ads
sponsored through this grant can be "sponsored by" Deschutes County, The
Deschutes County Commissioners, or mention each commissioner's name
individually with number of ads divided up based on the dollar amount specified.
This is a great way to let the public know that you care about the animals in
Central Oregon.
Based on the great results of our last campaign we expect to be able to
raise $1000-$1500 in additional sponsorship from local businesses.
Questions 3. Upon purchasing a suitable printer/copier machine we will begin a
flyer posting campaign (mid-August) and launch a radio campaign in September
which will run throughout the fall and winter when the clinic patient load
naturally slows after kitten and puppy season. An increase in awareness and a
reminder to alter pets will decrease the number of animals bom in the spring and
summer of 2009.
Question 4. By providing affordable basic pet care and education about pet
overpopulation, we not only decrease the number of pet owners who may
surrender their pets to a shelter, but also reduce animal control costs. Fewer
unaltered and/or homeless animals in the community means less euthanasia in the
shelters, fewer conflicts that result in calls to animal control, and fewer animals
neglected, abused, and hit by vehicles on our roadways.
Research has also shown that children who are raised with pets become
more compassionate, well adjusted, and effective members of society with fewer
behavioral problems.
Question 5. Low-income pet owners, local shelters, tax payers and municipal
animal control forces receive benefit from our programs. This grant will help us
reach more animals to increase the benefits to our community.
Question 6.
$800 New all -in -one Printer/Copier/Fax/Scanner machine
$500 Network and upgrade computers
$200 Paper & Toner/supplies for flyer project
$1500 Radio Ad Sponsorship (175 ads)
Frequency is the key to a successful radio campaign. We will be able to run 315-
375 or more ads throughout the fall and winter based on sponsorship received.
Thank you for your consideration.
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. 0. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Date: Auo 5 2005
BEND SPAY & NEUTER PROJECT
C/0 SARA DICE
PO BOX 5983
BEND, OR 97708
Dear Applicant:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employer Identification Number:
71-0977598
DLN:
17053214019025
Contact Person:
DEL TRIMBLE ID# 31309
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:
JANUARY 26, 2005
Contribution Deductibility:
YES
Advance Ruling Ending Date:
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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 ere
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 210(
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. During your advance ruling
period, you will be treated as a public charity. Your advance ruling period
begins with the effective date of your exemption and ends with advance ruling
ending date shown in the heading of the letter.
Shortly before the end of your advance ruling period, we will send you Form
8734, Support Schedule for Advance Ruling Period. You will have 90 days after
the end of your advance ruling period to return the completed form. We will
then notify you, in writing, about your public charity status.
Please see enclosed Information for Exempt Organizations Under Section
501(c)(3) for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an exfmpt
organization.
Letter 1045 (DC/CG)
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BEND SPAY & NEUTER PROJECT
We have sent a copy of this letter to your representative as indicated in your
power of attorney.
Sincerely,
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Loi G. Lerner
Director, Exempt Organizations
Rulings and Agreements
Enclosures: Information for Organizations Exempt Under Section 501(c) (3)
Letter 1045 (DO/CG)
