Donations Needed

Since its inception in February 2001, I (Brian Foran) have funded GSRSV primarily on my own. My annual expenses running GSRSV always far exceed the income I receive from adoption fees, donations, and boarding--and that's not even counting the expense of my mortgage (approx $2230/mo) for the 45-acre property I purchased specifically to operate GSRSV. The following table illustrates the disparity between my income and expenses operating GSRSV over the last five years.

GSRSV's Income vs Expenses, 2007-2011
Year	Income			Expenses	Deficit
Year	Donations	Adoption Fees	Boarding	Expenses	Deficit
2011	$7591	$6452	$3930	$21,194	($3221)
2010	$7297	$6705	$1168	$26,007	($10,837)
2009	$7367	$5725	$4724	$28,257	($10,441)
2008	$7145	$3850	$4780	$28,662	($12,887)
2007	$4346	$4954	$12,346	$29,355	($7709)

I am not independently wealthy. I have been covering the operating losses of GSRSV since 2001 from the money I saved working for the State of CA for 14½ yrs and the proceeds from the sale of the two previous houses that I lived in. Because I take care of so many dogs at my rescue facility, it is nearly impossible for me to "go back to to work", so I'm unable to supplement my rescue-related income.

My savings are now (in 2012) precariously low, and I won't be able to continue covering GSRSV's annual losses without tapping into my retirement fund, beginning this year.

On 2-14-12, I filed for 501(c)(3) designation (charitable organization) for GSRSV with the IRS. Once GSRSV has 501(c)(3) designation with the IRS, I'll be able to offer tax deductions to individuals who donate to GSRSV, seek corporate donations, and apply for foundation grants. However, there's still no guarantee that the increase in donations will be enough to cover GSRSV's operating losses.

How Can I Help?
Frankly, money is the most needed and appreciated item that anyone can donate. However, if you have items that you think I could use (such as unused medications, food, toys, tennis balls, etc.), please contact Brian Foran at either bab43@msn.com or 916-655-3125. I'll let you know if I can use the items you have to offer, and we can make arrangements for delivery or pick-up.

To make a monetary donation, please either click on the PayPal button below,

or mail a check, made out to GSRSV, to:

GSRSV
PO Box 652
Pleasant Grove, CA 95668

Are My Donations Tax Deductible?
Hopefully, yes. On February 14, 2012, I filed GSRSV's Exemption Application for non-profit status (501-c-3) with the IRS. The IRS regulations allow for donations made to a charitable organization with an Exemption Application pending to be tax deductible, back to the date of the application. (Click here for detailed info.) Therefore, any donations made to GSRSV on or after 2-14-12 should be tax deductible. The "should" hinges on the IRS approving GSRSV's Exemption Application. However, I will know that decision well before the end of 2012, and see no reason why the IRS will not approve the Exemption Application.

If you would like to check on GSRSV's non-profit status before you file your 2012 tax return, simply contact Brian Foran at 916-655-3125, or bab43@msn.com.

Thanks for your support!

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