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Best Friends Animal Society

To bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets.

Animal Welfare Kanab, UT EIN 237147797 · IRS Reg 23-7147797 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Best Friends Animal Society

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Kanab, UT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
1 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

To bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D200
Cause tags
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Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($130.2 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Best 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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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

ST
Stephen Howell
Chief Operating Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abigail J••••
BOARD VICE-CHAIR
AL
Alfred B•••••••
BOARD CHAIR INTERNAL CONSULTANT
AM
Amy S••••••
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER
AN
Angela E•••••
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
BE
Bernadette M••••
Director
CY
Cyrus M••••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Denise C••••
BOARD MEMBER
EL
Elise T••••
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER & CHIEF OF STAFF
ER
Erika A•••••
Director
GR
Gregory C•••••
BOARD MEMBER / CEO EMERITUS
GR
Greta P•••••
CHIEF BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS
HO
Holly S•••••••
CHIEF MISSIONS OFFICER
JO
Jose O••••
SR. DIRECTOR - TALENT & CULTURE
JO
Joseph A•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JU
Judah B•••••••
CHIEF SANCTUARY OFFICER
JU
Julianne C•••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KA
Karen G•••••••
SR. DIRECTOR - MAJOR & PLANNED GIVING
LO
Lona W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LY
Lynn F•••••••
BOARD TREASURER
MA
Marc P••••••
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
MA
Mary M•••••••
SR. DIRECTOR - FINANCE
MI
Micarl H•••
BOARD MEMBER
MO
Molly J••••• K•••
BOARD MEMBER
OK
Oke M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RE
Rebecca H•••
GENERAL COUNSEL
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Free pet adoptions at Bentonville's Best Friends during National Pet Month - KUAF Public Radio
May 2026
www.kuaf.com
Injured great horned owl fitted with new feathers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary released into wild - Gephardt Daily
May 2026
gephardtdaily.com
Best Friends Animal Society highlights no-kill mission during National Pet Month - 5newsonline.com
May 2026
www.5newsonline.com
Best Friends Animal Society celebrates National Pet Month with adoption events - 5newsonline.com
May 2026
www.5newsonline.com
Pet Adoption Event In NJ Will Waive Fees For Their New Families - Patch
May 2026
patch.com
PHOTOS: Owl gets new wings, flies free after being found encased in concrete in 2025 - ABC4 Utah
May 2026
www.abc4.com
How AI is helping shelter pets find homes - KSL TV 5
May 2026
ksltv.com
Best Friends Animal Society and Walmart host "Pawpalooza" adoption event - 5newsonline.com
May 2026
www.5newsonline.com
Best Friends Animal Society shows what animal rescue really looks like - ABC4 Utah
May 2026
www.abc4.com
Best Friends Animal Society and the Animal Rescue Work People Don’t Always See - ABC4 Utah
May 2026
www.abc4.com
Form filed
$148.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$173.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$141.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$125.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$106.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$102.9M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$93.2M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$113.3M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$87.1M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$91.5M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Best Friends Animal Society This page 76 $148.3 million 0%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

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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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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