Four Footed Friends
To provide shelter and care for rescued animals. Provide adoption services. Unadopted animals are provided life long care at the facility.
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HELPING PETS FIND THEIR FUR-EVER HOMES SINCE 1982 Come see us! Hours of Operation Adoptions Four Footed Friends operates by appointment only. If you would like to adopt, the first step is to fill out an application. If you are approved, staff will contact you to schedule an appointment. We schedule appointments every day of […]
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Mission
To provide shelter and care for rescued animals. Provide adoption services. Unadopted animals are provided life long care at the facility.
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
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Four Footed Friends has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1983, it predates 82% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyFour Footed Friends is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Indiana, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 251433810. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $530K in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Four Footed Friends's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251433810. 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.
Four Footed Friends 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. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Four Footed Friends is located in Indiana, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.
Based on official tax filings, Four Footed Friends has $530K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Four Footed Friends 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 small organization. It has $530K in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Four Footed Friends. 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, Four Footed Friends 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
HELPING PETS FIND THEIR FUR-EVER HOMES SINCE 1982 Come see us! Hours of Operation Adoptions Four Footed Friends operates by appointment only. If you would like to adopt, the first step is to fill out an application. If you are approved, staff will contact you to schedule an appointment. We schedule appointments every day of […] Four Footed Friends is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $530K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Four Footed Friends are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Four Footed Friends is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251433810, 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
5 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.
FOUR FOOTED FRIENDS 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 (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Public Invited to Exhibit Opening for "Our Four-Footed Friends" - Brownwood News
Sunday Story: Food for the 4-footed - richmondmagazine.com
Four-footed friends get access to urgent care - Wareham, MA News
Four-Footed Friends Forecast: Share photos of your pets with ABC7 Chicago! - ABC7 Chicago
Four footed friends lead the procession in the 75th Annual La Grange Pet Parade - Chicago Tribune
Four-footed seniors - Inquirer.net
Some helping hands for four-footed friends at ACS - MySA
Activity timeline
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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 - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · 72 officers on file
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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 · 1983
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Four Footed Friends
- What is Four Footed Friends?
- Four Footed Friends is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Indiana, United States. HELPING PETS FIND THEIR FUR-EVER HOMES SINCE 1982 Come see us! Hours of Operation Adoptions Four Footed Friends operates by appointment only. If you would like to adopt, the first step is to fill out an application. If you are approved, staff will contact you to schedule an appointment. We schedule appointments every day of […]
- When was Four Footed Friends founded?
- Four Footed Friends was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Four Footed Friends?
- Stephen Osborne serves as President.
- Where is Four Footed Friends located?
- Headquartered in Indiana, PA, United States.
- What is Four Footed Friends's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Four Footed Friends trustworthy?
- Four Footed Friends 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 Four Footed Friends's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251433810.
- What is Four Footed Friends's website?
- http://fourfootedfriends.org