Friends for Life Animal Haven
Rescue/Adoption: Friends For Life Animal Haven intakes animals in distress and provides them with medical attention. All companion animals are tested for diseases, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, wormed, …
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Rescue/Adoption: Friends For Life Animal Haven intakes animals in distress and provides them with medical attention. All companion animals are tested for diseases, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, wormed, and flea treated. They are then available for adoption into permanent homes. Education/Outreach: At every event we participate in we educate the public on humane care of companion animals and the benefits of spay/neuter. We also assist people to rehome companion animals and/or help them learn how to keep them safe and healthy.
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Rescue/Adoption: Friends For Life Animal Haven intakes animals in distress and provides them with medical attention. All companion animals are tested for diseases, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, wormed, and flea treated. They are then available for adoption into permanent homes.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends for Life Animal Haven is a registered education nonprofit based in Canal Winchester, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 311390830. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $38K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends for Life Animal Haven has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Friends for Life Animal Haven is located in Canal Winchester, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends for Life Animal Haven has $38K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends for Life Animal Haven is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $38K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends for Life Animal Haven. 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.
Friends for Life Animal Haven has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. 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.
Rescue/Adoption: Friends For Life Animal Haven intakes animals in distress and provides them with medical attention. All companion animals are tested for diseases, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, wormed, and flea treated. They are then available for adoption into permanent homes. Education/Outreach: At every event we participate in we educate the public on humane care of companion animals and the benefits of spay/neuter. We also assist people to rehome companion animals and/or help them learn how to keep them safe and healthy. Friends for Life Animal Haven is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among education charities registered in United States: Friends for Life Animal Haven's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $38K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Friends for Life Animal Haven are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends for Life Animal Haven is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311390830, 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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FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL HAVEN 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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Quick facts about Friends for Life Animal Haven
- What is Friends for Life Animal Haven?
- Friends for Life Animal Haven is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Canal Winchester, United States. Rescue/Adoption: Friends For Life Animal Haven intakes animals in distress and provides them with medical attention. All companion animals are tested for diseases, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, wormed, and flea treated. They are then available for adoption into permanent homes. Education/Outreach: At every event we participate in we educate the public on humane care of companion animals and the benefits of spay/neuter. We also assist people to rehome companion animals and/or help them learn how to keep them safe and healthy.
- When was Friends for Life Animal Haven founded?
- Friends for Life Animal Haven was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Friends for Life Animal Haven?
- Kathleen Vasko serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Friends for Life Animal Haven located?
- Headquartered in Canal Winchester, United States.
- What is Friends for Life Animal Haven's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends for Life Animal Haven trustworthy?
- Friends for Life Animal Haven has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Friends for Life Animal Haven's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311390830.
- What is Friends for Life Animal Haven's website?
- http://www.fflah.org