Friends of Ferals Inc
Friends of Ferals Inc is a non-profit 501c3 organization that is dedicated to helping feral and stray cats. Our primary goal is to promote the humane treatment of …
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Friends of Ferals Inc is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization located in Port Neches, Texas that is dedicated to helping feral and stray cats. Our primary goal is to promote the humane treatment of cats through Trap-Spay/Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. Our mission is to humanely reduce the overpopulation of feral cats in Port Neches, TX by raising public awareness, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and rescuing homeless but friendly cats and kittens that we find along the way.
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Mission
Friends of Ferals Inc is a non-profit 501c3 organization that is dedicated to helping feral and stray cats. Our primary goal is to promote the humane treatment of cats
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of Ferals Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (3 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 + methodologyFriends of Ferals Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Port Neches, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 920902084. 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 $78K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of Ferals Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 920902084. 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.
Friends of Ferals Inc 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 100% 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.
Friends of Ferals Inc is located in Port Neches, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Ferals Inc has $78K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% 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.
Friends of Ferals Inc 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 $78K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of Ferals Inc. 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, Friends of Ferals Inc 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 100% 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.
Friends of Ferals Inc is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization located in Port Neches, Texas that is dedicated to helping feral and stray cats. Our primary goal is to promote the humane treatment of cats through Trap-Spay/Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. Our mission is to humanely reduce the overpopulation of feral cats in Port Neches, TX by raising public awareness, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and rescuing homeless but friendly cats and kittens that we find along the way. Friends of Ferals Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $78K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Friends of Ferals Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Ferals Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 920902084, 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
3 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.
FRIENDS OF FERALS INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (2)
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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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 5 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 · 2022
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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 Friends of Ferals Inc
- What is Friends of Ferals Inc?
- Friends of Ferals Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Port Neches, United States. Friends of Ferals Inc is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization located in Port Neches, Texas that is dedicated to helping feral and stray cats. Our primary goal is to promote the humane treatment of cats through Trap-Spay/Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. Our mission is to humanely reduce the overpopulation of feral cats in Port Neches, TX by raising public awareness, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and rescuing homeless but friendly cats and kittens that we find along the way.
- When was Friends of Ferals Inc founded?
- Friends of Ferals Inc was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Friends of Ferals Inc?
- Victoria A Derrick serves as Member.
- Where is Friends of Ferals Inc located?
- Headquartered in Port Neches, TX, United States.
- What is Friends of Ferals Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of Ferals Inc trustworthy?
- Friends of Ferals Inc 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 Friends of Ferals Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 920902084.
- What is Friends of Ferals Inc's website?
- http://friendsofferalstx.org