FRIENDS OF THE ALAMEDA ANIMAL SHELTER (FAAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare, managing the open-intake city shelter in Alameda, California. With an operating budget of $2.9 million and total revenue of $3.1 million, FAAS is committed to saving approximately 97% of the nearly 1,000 lost and homeless animals that enter the shelter each year, never euthanizing for time or space. The organization does not rely on a single funder for more than 50% of its revenue, ensuring a diverse financial base to support its mission.