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.
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· 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $148M in annual revenue. 139 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Best Friends Animal Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
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 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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 a 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.
Best Friends Animal Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
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 a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Best Friends Animal Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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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Officers & trustees (25)
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NeutralFree pet adoptions at Bentonville's Best Friends during National Pet Month - KUAF Public Radio
Injured great horned owl fitted with new feathers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary released into wild - Gephardt Daily
Best Friends Animal Society highlights no-kill mission during National Pet Month - 5newsonline.com
Best Friends Animal Society celebrates National Pet Month with adoption events - 5newsonline.com
Pet Adoption Event In NJ Will Waive Fees For Their New Families - Patch
PHOTOS: Owl gets new wings, flies free after being found encased in concrete in 2025 - ABC4 Utah
How AI is helping shelter pets find homes - KSL TV 5
Best Friends Animal Society and Walmart host "Pawpalooza" adoption event - 5newsonline.com
Best Friends Animal Society shows what animal rescue really looks like - ABC4 Utah
Best Friends Animal Society and the Animal Rescue Work People Don’t Always See - ABC4 Utah
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 139 disclosed in the public registry.
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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, United States.
- What is Best Friends Animal Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Best Friends Animal Society trustworthy?
- Best Friends Animal Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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