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The Big Fix

(1) promote the health and welfare of animals and people through a One Health approach; (2) to promote the human-animal bond; (3) to make low cost and free …

Animal Welfare Port Townsend, WA EIN: 300019352 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About The Big Fix

The BIG FIX provided support to The BIG FIX Uganda which operates the only veterinary hospital in Northern Uganda and provides charity services to the communities. During 2021, the veterinary hospital remained open 365 days, receiving emergency cases 24 hours a day. A total of 2,163 community members brought their animals to the hospital for services. The number of patients included 2,065 dogs, 96 cats, 1 cow, 1 duck, 1 goat, 1 pig, and 2 rabbits. A total of 479 patients were admitted to the hospital for intensive treatment with parvo virus being the top reason for admission. The other admissions included 26 serious trauma cases, 22 poisonings, 11 fractures, 29 cancer patients for chemotherapy, among others. 437 surgeries were …

Founded
Headquarters
Port Townsend, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

(1) promote the health and welfare of animals and people through a One Health approach; (2) to promote the human-animal bond; (3) to make low cost and free veterinary services available to animal guardians who could not otherwise afford to pay for such services; (4) to develop and implement animal birth control and rabies programs as humane methods of companion animal population control and disease prevention; (5) to prevent animal cruelty and neglect through education and community outreach.

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Big Fix with 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 governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
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  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Big Fix is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Port Townsend, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 300019352. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $401K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Big Fix's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 300019352. 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.

The Big Fix has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% 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.

The Big Fix is located in Port Townsend, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Big Fix has $401K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

The Big Fix 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 $401K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Big Fix. 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, The Big Fix 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 89% 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.

The BIG FIX provided support to The BIG FIX Uganda which operates the only veterinary hospital in Northern Uganda and provides charity services to the communities. During 2021, the veterinary hospital remained open 365 days, receiving emergency cases 24 hours a day. A total of 2,163 community members brought their animals to the hospital for services. The number of patients included 2,065 dogs, 96 cats, 1 cow, 1 duck, 1 goat, 1 pig, and 2 rabbits. A total of 479 patients were admitted to the hospital for intensive treatment with parvo virus being the top reason for admission. The other admissions included 26 serious trauma cases, 22 poisonings, 11 fractures... The Big Fix is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $401K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The Big Fix are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Big Fix is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300019352, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Sarah S••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 27 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Big Fix

What is The Big Fix?
The Big Fix is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Port Townsend, United States. The BIG FIX provided support to The BIG FIX Uganda which operates the only veterinary hospital in Northern Uganda and provides charity services to the communities. During 2021, the veterinary hospital remained open 365 days, receiving emergency cases 24 hours a day. A total of 2,163 community members brought their animals to the hospital for services. The number of patients included 2,065 dogs, 96 cats, 1 cow, 1 duck, 1 goat, 1 pig, and 2 rabbits. A total of 479 patients were admitted to the hospital for intensive treatment with parvo virus being the top reason for admission. The other admissions included 26 serious trauma cases, 22 poisonings, 11 fractures, 29 cancer patients for chemotherapy, among others. 437 surgeries were performed at the hospital including 166 dog spays, 211 dog neuters, 14 cat spays, 15 cat neuters, and 27 other surgeries such as amputation, hernia repair, eye removal, and tumor excision. A total of 362 community dogs and cats were transported to the hospital for spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, and de-worming. A total of 39 village field clinics were held at which 6,682 dogs and cats received rabies vaccinations, de-worming, and treatment of wounds/injuries. These field clinics provided veterinary services for animals in areas where such services would have otherwise not been available. 118 spay/neuter and other surgeries were performed at these field activities. Field Educators exchanged 2,857 ropes for unsafe neck restraints on dogs and 3,191 dog guardians received one-on- one education from our field educators. In total, The BIG FIX Uganda treated 8,845 animals during 2021 and performed 555 surgical procedures. During 2021, The BIG FIX Hospital opened an infectious disease isolation treatment unit primarily for parvo virus patients to improve survivability from the virus. The COVID-induced lockdown created hardship for many of our Comfort Dog Project participants and their families so an emergency food distribution was carried out in June
When was The Big Fix founded?
The Big Fix was founded in 2002.
Who leads The Big Fix?
Sarah Schmidt serves as Treasurer.
Where is The Big Fix located?
Headquartered in Port Townsend, WA, United States.
What is The Big Fix's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Big Fix trustworthy?
The Big Fix has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 The Big Fix's registration number?
IRS EIN: 300019352.
What is The Big Fix's website?
http://www.thebigfixuganda.org