Best Friends Animal Society
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The mission of Best Friends Animal Society is to bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. We do this by helping end the killing in America's animal shelters through building community programs and partnerships all across the nation. We believe that by working together we can Save Them All.
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Mission
To bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Best Friends Animal Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBest Friends Animal Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Kanab, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 237147797. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $148M in annual revenue. 139 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Best Friends Animal Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237147797. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Best Friends Animal Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 75% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Best Friends Animal Society is located in Kanab, UT, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax filings, Best Friends Animal Society has $148M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Best Friends Animal Society is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $148M in annual revenue. The organization has 139 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Best Friends Animal Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Best Friends Animal Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The mission of Best Friends Animal Society is to bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. We do this by helping end the killing in America's animal shelters through building community programs and partnerships all across the nation. We believe that by working together we can Save Them All. Best Friends Animal Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $148M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Best Friends Animal Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237147797, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Louie from Best Friends is our Shelter Sweetheart of the Week! - 5newsonline.com
Millions of shelter dogs need a home — Amazon, PetArmor, and Best Friends are making It easier to adopt one - Yahoo Creators
Best Friends Animal Society hosted event to encourage cat adoptions - NBC Los Angeles
National Kitten Day with Best Friends Animal Society - Yahoo
Meet Adoptable Dogs and Cats in NYC: Broadway Barks and Best Friends Animal Society - New York Family
Blue Buffalo Adoption Event returns to Best Friends Animal Society - AOL.com
City Council Approves $14 Million Initiative Led by ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society - PR Newswire
Best Friends Animal Society issues heat safety reminder for pets as temperatures rise - KOKH
Best Friends Animal Society issues heat safety reminder for pets as temperatures rise - KOKH
Can $14 Million Save All the Pit Bulls and Other Animals at L.A. Animal Services Shelters Under Best Friends’ Plan? - CityWatch LA
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 139 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 139 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Best Friends Animal Society
- What is Best Friends Animal Society?
- Best Friends Animal Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kanab, United States. The mission of Best Friends Animal Society is to bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. We do this by helping end the killing in America's animal shelters through building community programs and partnerships all across the nation. We believe that by working together we can Save Them All.
- When was Best Friends Animal Society founded?
- Best Friends Animal Society was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Best Friends Animal Society?
- Stephen Howell serves as Chief Operating Officer.
- Where is Best Friends Animal Society located?
- Headquartered in Kanab, UT, United States.
- What is Best Friends Animal Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Best Friends Animal Society trustworthy?
- Best Friends Animal Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Best Friends Animal Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237147797. Registration: 23-7147797 (United States).
- What is Best Friends Animal Society's website?
- http://www.bestfriends.org