Gentle Friends Inc
Creating a compassionate, harmonious, and sustainable world for all animals through rescue, relationships, advocacy, and education.
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Rescued, rehabilitated, and released many wildlife and provided new homes for many domestic animals
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Mission
Creating a compassionate, harmonious, and sustainable world for all animals through rescue, relationships, advocacy, and education.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGentle Friends Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Mount Airy, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 820720036. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $3K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gentle Friends Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
Gentle Friends Inc is located in Mount Airy, MD, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Gentle Friends Inc has $3K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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.
Gentle Friends Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gentle Friends 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.
Gentle Friends Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Gentle Friends Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Rescued, rehabilitated, and released many wildlife and provided new homes for many domestic animals Gentle Friends Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Gentle Friends Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $3K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Gentle Friends Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gentle Friends Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 820720036, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GENTLE FRIENDS 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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Sentiment
NeutralHugely misunderstood, vultures are gentle friends of the environment - Inmathi
50 Best Quotes by Shakespeare on Friendship to Inspire You 2026 - The Literary Lifestyle
Hoa Wears its Ghibli Inspirations on its Tiny, Sunlight-Dappled Sleeve - IGN Africa
CINDY REYNA Obituary (1962 - 2021) - San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Express-News - Legacy obituary
Daisy May Cooper names baby after late co-star Michael Sleggs - BBC
Michael had some deathbed ideas... they were absolutely mental - Chortle
Charlie Cooper 'heartbroken' over Michael Sleggs' death - Female First
‘This Country’ star Michael Sleggs has died aged 33 - NME
This Country Charlie Cooper pays tribute to Michael Sleggs - Metro.co.uk
This Country actor Michael Sleggs passes away aged 33 - dailymail.co.uk
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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Gentle Friends Inc
- What is Gentle Friends Inc?
- Gentle Friends Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mount Airy, United States. Rescued, rehabilitated, and released many wildlife and provided new homes for many domestic animals
- Who leads Gentle Friends Inc?
- Jamie McIntosh serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Gentle Friends Inc located?
- Headquartered in Mount Airy, United States.
- What is Gentle Friends Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately Under $10K. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gentle Friends Inc trustworthy?
- Gentle Friends Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Gentle Friends Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 820720036.
- What is Gentle Friends Inc's website?
- http://gentlefriends.org