Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
5001 Angel Canyon Road
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Kanab, UT84741
D Employer identification number

23-7147797
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 49,970,360
F Name and address of principal officer:
GREGORY CASTLE CEO
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.bestfriends.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1984
M State of legal domicile: UT
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO BRING ABOUT A TIME WHEN THERE ARE NO MORE HOMELESS PETS. WE DO THIS BY DEMONSTRATING AND PROMOTING EXEMPLARY ANIMAL CARE AND BUILDING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 577
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 11,450
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 254,193
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 24,830
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 43,493,127 42,515,999
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 296,416 722,754
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -1,173,496 808,925
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,179,005 822,326
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 43,795,052 44,870,004
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 825,376 1,200,652
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 20,539,598 21,701,083
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 24,547 125,233
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet5,186,173    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 14,198,190 15,915,193
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 35,587,711 38,942,161
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 8,207,341 5,927,843
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 41,816,397 49,820,974
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 3,874,278 5,163,175
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 37,942,119 44,657,799
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO BRING ABOUT A TIME WHEN THERE ARE NO MORE HOMELESS PETS. WE DO THIS BY DEMONSTRATING AND PROMOTING EXEMPLARY ANIMAL CARE AND BUILDING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 17,400,952 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ANIMAL CARE ACTIVITIES (SANCTUARY) - SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,505,556 including grants of $ 1,205,451 ) (Revenue $   )
CAMPAIGNS AND OTHER NATIONAL OUTREACH - SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 643,716 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
EMERGENCY RESPONSE - SEE SCHEDULE O
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 30,550,224
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
117
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
577
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCJ , VI
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
1
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
Yes
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
10
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DE , DC , FL , GA , HI , ID , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , MT , NE , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VT , VA , WA , WV , WI , WY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
DEBORAH MORRISON CFO
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
(435) 644-2001
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JOHN FRIPP
CHAIRMAN & CFO
 40.0 X   X       122,269 0 10,050
(2) S LOUISE PHANSTIEL
VICE CHAIRPERSON
 1.0 X   X       0 0 0
(3) JAMES F RODGERS
TREASURER
 1.0 X   X       0 0 0
(4) CELESTE FRIPP
SECRETARY
 25.0 X   X       67,970 0 9,808
(5) GREGORY CASTLE
BOARD MEMBER AND CEO
 40.0 X   X       162,192 0 10,048
(6) BRIAN WOLF
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(7) MOLLY JORDAN KOCH
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(8) PETER WARSHAW
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(9) FRANCIS BATTISTA
BOARD MEMBER
 40.0 X           84,695 0 10,048
(10) KRAIG BUTRUM
BOARD MEMBER
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(11) DR MICHAEL DIX
BOARD MEMBER - TERM EXP 1/2010
 40.0 X           82,898 0 8,100
(12) TAMARA BERRY
BOARD MEMBER - TERM EXP 1/2010
 40.0 X           60,536 0 13,541
(13) ANNE MEJIA
BOARD MEMBER - TERM EXP 1/2010
 40.0 X           66,223 0 10,048
(14) ROSS HARTILL
BOARD MEMBER - TERM EXP 1/2010
 40.0 X           54,906 0 6,424
(15) LIZ FINCH
BOARD MEMBER - TERM EXP 1/2010
 40.0 X           52,795 0 4,248
(16) KELLY MORTON
BOARD MEMBER - TERM EXP 1/2010
 40.0 X           65,758 0 6,407


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Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 820,242 0 88,722
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
NEWPORT CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS INC
33 RAILROAD AVENUE
DUXBURY,MA02332 		CONSULTING 877,166
IPC PRINT SERVICES
9122 EAGLE WAY
CHICAGO,IL60678 		PRINTING 863,264
PGI COMPANIES INC
11354 K-TEL DRIVE
MINNETONKA,MN55343 		PRINTING 624,717
BLACKBAUD INC
PO BOX 930256
ATLANTA,GA31193 		SOFTWARE CONSULTING 454,923
WATTS CONSTRUCTION INC
251 HILTON DRIVE 206
ST GEORGE,UT84770 		CONSTRUCTION 396,417
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet20
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		42,515,999
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,112,136
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 42,515,999
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a PROGRAM EVENTS 900,099 722,754 722,754    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 722,754
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 594,643     594,643
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 518,702  
b Less: rental expenses 189,310  
c Rental income or (loss) 329,392  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 329,392 204,304   125,088
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 3,441,202 120,300
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,236,607 110,613
c Gain or (loss) 204,595 9,687
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 214,282     214,282
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 1,700,824
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 1,563,826
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 136,998 79,830 57,168  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MAGAZINE ADVERTISING 541,800 197,025   197,025  
b CAFETERIA & VENDING REVENUE 722,210 158,911     158,911
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 355,936
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 44,870,004 1,006,888 254,193 1,092,924
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 1,115,201 1,115,201
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 73,681 73,681
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 11,770 11,770
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 908,964 546,943 148,183 213,838
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 16,920,988 14,244,142 1,215,443 1,461,403
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 422,155 348,324 47,023 26,808
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,615,201 1,394,989 96,591 123,621
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,833,775 1,538,729 156,813 138,233
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 240,568 220,562 4,825 15,181
c Accounting ........... 81,753 334 74,119 7,300
d Lobbying ........... 13,000 13,000 0 0
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 125,233 125,233
f Investment management fees ...... 96,101 22 66,321 29,758
g Other .......... 1,306,910 551,587 724,007 31,316
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,258,809 1,049,167 3,656 205,986
13 Office expenses ....... 536,827 164,873 341,916 30,038
14 Information technology ...... 473,828 445,592 14,097 14,139
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 534,291 512,594 2,676 19,021
17 Travel ............ 703,732 554,984 20,915 127,833
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 521,683 506,516 336 14,831
20 Interest ........... 28,664 20,566 8,098 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,054,678 1,016,858 32,452 5,368
23 Insurance .............. 61,403 59,741 1,662 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a SUPPLIES 1,463,266 1,181,263 33,038 248,965
b PRINTING, COPYING, PUBLICATION 2,332,716 997,334 15,628 1,319,754
c POSTAGE & SHIPPING 1,576,871 615,026 11,606 950,239
d ANIMAL FOOD, MED CARE, & OTHER 1,518,468 1,517,781 56 631
e FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 488,116 484,620 1,902 1,594
f All other expenses 1,623,509 1,364,025 184,401 75,083
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 38,942,161 30,550,224 3,205,764 5,186,173
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,277,411 1 1,356,648
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 10,113,418 2 5,626,368
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 1,152,609 3 1,213,701
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 60,174 4 428,178
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 413,559 8 323,365
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 385,508 9 173,097
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 24,793,848
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 8,924,615 14,814,716 10c 15,869,233
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 6,704,075 11 15,455,743
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 6,574,131 12 8,395,448
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 320,796 15 979,193
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 41,816,397 16 49,820,974
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 1,424,968 17 2,507,800
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 287,984 24 0
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 2,161,326 25 2,655,375
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 3,874,278 26 5,163,175
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 32,910,034 27 36,840,912
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 4,265,867 28 6,012,167
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 766,218 29 1,804,720
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 37,942,119 33 44,657,799
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 41,816,397 34 49,820,974
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
44,870,004
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
38,942,161
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
5,927,843
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
37,942,119
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
787,837
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
44,657,799
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 27,017,887 34,248,460 37,188,499 43,493,127 42,528,599 184,476,572
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 27,017,887 34,248,460 37,188,499 43,493,127 42,528,599 184,476,572
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           184,476,572
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 27,017,887 34,248,460 37,188,499 43,493,127 42,528,599 184,476,572
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 717,036 683,197 769,756 582,808 719,731 3,472,528
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 32,497     53,474 13,683 99,654
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..       103,537 158,911 262,448
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           188,311,202
12
12
7,823,478
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
97.964 %
15
15
98.000 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
Best Friends Animal Society
  		Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
Best Friends Animal Society
  		Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
Best Friends Animal Society
  		Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 267,194  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 12,758  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 279,952  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 30,270,272  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 30,550,224  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 17,194  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount       1,000,000 1,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        1,500,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures       279,952 279,952
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount       250,000 250,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         375,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures       267,194 267,194
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 765,581 67,386 61,786
b Contributions ........ 1,649,765 716,218 5,600
c Investment earnings or losses ... 119,002    
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses .... 11,592 637  
g End of year balance ...... 2,522,756 782,967 67,386
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet28.000 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet72.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   4,578,117 4,578,117
b Buildings ................   14,257,757 6,013,445 8,244,312
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   4,444,140 2,911,170 1,532,970
e Other .................   1,513,834   1,513,834
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 15,869,233
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) ANNUITIES 		4,022,571 F

(B) SHS IN HEDGE FUND PARTNERSHIPS 		4,372,877 F







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 8,395,448
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES PAYABLE 1,818,807
OTHER LIABILITY - 5 ACRE AGREEMENTS 674,034
CAPITAL LEASES PAYABLE 162,534






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,655,375
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 44,870,004
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 38,942,161
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 5,927,843
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 787,837
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 787,837
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 6,715,680
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 47,413,890
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 787,837
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 1,765,736
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,553,573
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 44,860,317
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 9,687
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 9,687
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 44,870,004
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 40,698,210
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 1,765,736
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,765,736
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 38,932,474
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 9,687
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 9,687
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 38,942,161
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ENDOWMENT FUNDS PART V, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO USE THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
OTHER - INCLUDED ON BOOKS, NOT RETURN PART XII, LINE 2D & PART XIII, LINE 2D STORE EXPENSES $1,111,830 GIFT SHOP EXPENSES 451,996 GUEST COTTAGE EXPENSES 189,310 IN-KIND SERVICES 12,600 TOTAL $1,765,736
OTHER - INCLUDED ON RETURN, NOT BOOKS PART XII, LINE 4B & PART XIII, LINE 4B GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF CAPITAL ASSETS $9,687
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean     Program Services GRANT/SUPPORT 6,000
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services GRANT/SUPPORT 4,000
North America     Program Services GRANT/SUPPORT 1,500
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services GRANT/SUPPORT 270
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....     11,770
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     11,770
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Cent. America/Caribbean SUPPORT 6,000 EFT      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS PART I, LINE 2 ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE RESEARCHED PRIOR TO RECEIVING FUNDS. WHEN PROVIDING A LARGE GRANT, AN AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES AND A WRITTEN REPORT IS REQUIRED SHOWING HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT. FOR SMALLER GRANTS, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION IS OBTAINED NOTING HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
NEWPORT CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
33 RAILROAD AVENUE
 
DUXBURY, MA02332 		CONSULTING   No   63,448  
Total .................right arrow   63,448  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
All States
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . .        
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		       
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
TEN HIGHEST PAID INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMNS (IV) AND (VI) BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY CONTRACTS WITH NEWPORT CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR FUNDRAISING CONSULTING SERVICES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CONSULTATION ON STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE DESIGN OF DIRECT MAIL SOLICITATION MATERIALS, AND OTHER SERVICES. NO AMOUNTS WERE INCLUDED IN COLUMNS (IV) OR (VI) DUE TO THE FACT THAT BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY DID NOT SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY ALL THE REVENUE GENERATED BY THE FUNDRAISING SERVICES PROVIDED BY NEWPORT CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. IN 2010. THEREFORE, ONLY THE AMOUNTS PAID TO NEWPORT CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. SPECIFICALLY FOR FUNDRAISING CONSULTING SERVICES IN 2010 WERE REPORTED IN COLUMN (V). BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY PAID NEWPORT CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR OTHER SERVICES IN 2010 (E.G. PRINTING, POSTAGE, PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT) WHICH IS WHY THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART VII, SECTION B OF THE CORE FORM 990 IS GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number
23-7147797
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) THE UTAH COALITION FOR ANIMALS8029S 700E
SANDY,UT84070 		87-0650022 501(C)(3) 226,949       GRANT/SUPPORT
(2) FIRST COAST NMHP1125 AKERS DR
JACKSONVILLE,FL32225 		01-0709158 501(C)(3) 217,500       GRANT/SUPPORT
(3) FIX NATION INCPO BOX 26
WOODLAND HILLS,CA91365 		83-0452460 501(C)(3) 200,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(4) HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL2100 L ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		53-0225390 501(C)(3) 175,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(5) DAWGN WESTSHORE
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-4366285 501(C)(3) 47,626       GRANT/SUPPORT
(6) ACC&D14245 NW BELLE CT
PORTLAND,OR97229 		41-2185841 501(C)(3) 25,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(7) ANIMAL RELIEF COALITION FOR HAITIPO BOX 1654 N
EASTHAM,MA02651 		31-1594197 501(C)(3) 25,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(8) ALLEY CAT GUARDIANS1430 CARPENTER LN
MODESTO,CA95351 		03-0478130 501(C)(3) 10,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(9) CASTAWAY CRITTERSPO BOX 1421
HARRISBURG,PA17105 		25-1894514 501(C)(3) 10,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(10) LAKOTA ANIMAL CARE PROJECT12506 WILLOW CRK RD
CUSTER,SD57730 		45-0551967 501(C)(3) 10,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(11) SANILAC COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY3847 SHELDON ST
CARSONVILLE,MI48419 		38-3322837 501(C)(3) 10,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(12) STRAY CAT ALLIANCEPO BOX 661277
LOS ANGELES,CA90066 		95-4787231 501(C)(3) 10,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(13) THE FOUNDATION FOR HOMELESS CATS2110 W TONOPAH DR
PHOENIX,AZ85027 		26-3239896 501(C)(3) 10,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(14) MCKEE PROJECTW SPRING VALLEY PL
TUCSON,AZ85737 		86-0954168 501(C)(3) 10,000       GRANT/SUPPORT
(15) CATOOSA CITIZENS FOR ANIMAL CAREPO BOX 838
RINGGOLD,GA30736 		58-2120060 501(C)(3) 7,500       GRANT/SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
25
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) VETERINARY EXPENSES 90 73,681      













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS PART I, LINE 2 ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE RESEARCHED PRIOR TO RECEIVING FUNDS. WHEN PROVIDING A LARGE GRANT, AN AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES AND A WRITTEN REPORT IS REQUIRED SHOWING HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT. FOR SMALLER GRANTS, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION IS OBTAINED NOTING HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) GREGORY CASTLE (i)
(ii)		 162,192
0 		0
0 		0
0 		7,000
0 		3,048
0 		172,240
0 		0
0















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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIRST-CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL PART I, LINE 1A BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY OWNS THREE SMALL, PISTON ENGINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT THAT ARE USED FOR ANIMAL TRANSPORT AND BY EMPLOYEES WHO OCCASIONALLY TRAVEL FOR WORK-RELATED PURPOSES. THE AIRCRAFT ARE FLOWN BY BEST FRIENDS' EMPLOYEES WHO ARE LICENSED PILOTS. THE AIRCRAFT ARE NOT USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR HIRE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) CYNTHIA BATHURST - MGR SAFE HUMANE SPOUSE: BD MEMBER RODGERS 76,515 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(2) JULIE CASTLE - SR DIRECTOR COMMUNIC SPOUSE: BD MEMBER CASTLE 86,264 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(3) SILVA BATTISTA - CELEBRITY RELATION SPOUSE: BD MEMB BATTISTA 86,000 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 2 5,500 MARKET PRICE
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 43 303,197 MARKET PRICE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ... X 21 527,439 COMPARABLE SALES
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X 15 74,422 COMPARABLE SALES
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( VARIOUS GOODS ) X 2,443 503,070 COMPARABLE SALES
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( VARIOUS GOODS ) X 3 1,705 COMPARABLE SALES
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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USE OF THIRD PARTIES TO SOLICIT, PROCESS, OR SELL NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS PART I, LINE 32B BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF AN AUTOMOBILE BROKER TO SELL DONATED VEHICLES.
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SCHEDULE O
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Best Friends Animal Society
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
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EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS 990, PART III, LINES 4A, 4B & 4C NATURE OF ACTIVITIES BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY (BEST FRIENDS) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS NO-KILL PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS WHICH WILL BRING ABOUT A DAY WHEN THERE ARE NO MORE HOMELESS PETS. BEST FRIENDS' LEADING INITIATIVES IN ANIMAL CARE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ARE COORDINATED FROM ITS KANAB, UTAH, HEADQUARTERS, ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST NO-KILL SANCTUARIES. BEST FRIENDS DEVELOPS AND REFINES MODEL PROGRAMS THAT ARE SHARED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PEOPLE, SO THAT MORE ANIMALS CAN BE SAVED. THIS WORK IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF A GRASSROOTS NETWORK OF MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ACROSS THE NATION. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS ANIMAL CARE ACTIVITIES (EXPENSES $17,400,952) FOR MORE THAN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY, THE SANCTUARY RUN BY BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY HAS PROVIDED EXCELLENT VETERINARY CARE, REHABILITATION AND LOVE TO HOMELESS, ABANDONED, ABUSED AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS. ABOUT 1,700 ANIMALS ARE BEING CARED FOR AT THE SANCTUARY AT ANY GIVEN TIME. EVERY ANIMAL WHO COMES TO THE SANCTUARY RECEIVES THE NECESSARY TREATMENT AND CARE TO RECOVER AND HEAL FROM LIFE'S HARD JOURNEY, AND IN THE MAJORITY OF CASES, THE ANIMAL EVENTUALLY MOVES ON TO A FOREVER HOME. BEST FRIENDS' COMMITMENT TO EACH ANIMAL LASTS A LIFETIME. EVERY ANIMAL AT THE SANCTUARY IS WELCOME TO STAY FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES TO FIND THE RIGHT FAMILY, AND A FEW WILL CALL THE SANCTUARY THEIR HOME FOR LIFE. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2010 INCLUDE: * 792 ANIMALS WERE ADMITTED TO THE SANCTUARY. * 754 ANIMALS FOUND HOMES-INCLUDING 435 DOGS, 252 CATS, 3 HORSES, 14 RABBITS AND GUINEA PIGS, 3 PIGS, 45 PARROTS AND 2 ANIMALS FROM WILD FRIENDS: A CHICKEN AND A RAT. * 189 INJURED WILD ANIMALS WERE CARED FOR IN OUR WILD FRIENDS DEPARTMENT AND 106 WERE RELEASED BACK TO THEIR NATURAL HABITATS AFTER FULL RECOVERY. BEST FRIENDS' STATE AND FEDERALLY LICENSED PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES LIFETIME CARE FOR WILDLIFE UNABLE TO RETURN TO THE WILD. * ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES WERE BUILT OR IMPROVED TO MAKE BEST FRIENDS' CARE EVEN BETTER. VAL'S PUPPY CARE CENTER, A NEW BUILDING ESPECIALLY FOR PUPPIES, AND THE EXPANDED, REMODELED CLINIC BECAME OPERATIONAL DURING THE YEAR. WORK WAS ALSO COMPLETED ON UPDATES TO THE BUNNY HOUSE AND CAT BUILDING EXPANSIONS. IN ADDITION, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CAT HEADQUARTERS BEGAN, WITH SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR UNSOCIAL CATS WHO NEED THEIR OWN SPACE AND FOR NEWLY ARRIVED GROUPS OF CATS WHO ARE USED TO LIVING TOGETHER. * THE BEST FRIENDS CLINIC ALSO HAD ANOTHER BUSY YEAR: SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES 2,109 (INCLUDES 676 PUBLIC SERVICES) DENTALS 396 (2 PUBLIC) MISCELLANEOUS SURGERIES 412 (64 PUBLIC) AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES 112 (24 PUBLIC) * "NO MORE HOMELESS PETS IN UTAH" OFFICIALLY BECAME PART OF BEST FRIENDS ON JANUARY 1, 2011. IN 2010, PARTNERING CLOSELY WITH ANIMAL SHELTERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF A NO-KILL COALITION THROUGHOUT UTAH, THEY PARTICIPATED IN STERILIZING MORE THAN 34,000 DOGS AND CATS AND HELPING NEARLY 25,000 PETS TO FIND LOVING HOMES. SINCE THIS COLLABORATIVE WORK BEGAN IN 2000, FEWER UTAH PETS ARE NOW ENTERING THE SHELTER SYSTEM AND THE EUTHANASIA RATE FOR THOSE WHO DO ENTER SHELTERS HAS BEEN REDUCED BY NEARLY HALF. * FIVE OF THE 22 "VICKTORY DOGS," WHO CAME TO BEST FRIENDS FROM MICHAEL VICK'S PROPERTY, HAVE BEEN ADOPTED INTO LOVING HOMES, ONE IS IN A FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOME, AND THE REST CONTINUE TO IMPROVE AT THE SANCTUARY. THESE HIGH-PROFILE DOGS ARE LIVING PROOF THAT EVERY DOG DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE, AND ARE HELPING TO CHANGE THE WAY THE PUBLIC VIEWS PIT BULLS. EMERGENCY RESPONSE (EXPENSES: $643,716) IN 2010, THE BEST FRIENDS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM DIRECTLY SAVED 217 DOGS AND 300 PARROTS, SUPPORTED TRAINING FOR 34 VETERINARIANS AND UNDERTOOK 700 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES THROUGH GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * BEST FRIENDS JOINED 21 OTHER GROUPS IN THE ANIMAL RELIEF COALITION FOR HAITI (ARCH) WHICH MOBILIZED RESCUE EFFORTS THAT PROVIDED LIFESAVING MEDICAL CARE AND AID TO 49,506 ANIMALS FOLLOWING THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE. * TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND LONG-TERM WELFARE OF ANIMALS IN HAITI, BEST FRIENDS AND HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL (HSI) PARTNERED TO ESTABLISH THE FIRST ANIMAL CARE AND TRAINING CENTER IN THE COUNTRY, WHICH IS NEARLY COMPLETED. * WHEN FIRE BROKE OUT AT THE GILCREASE NATURE SANCTUARY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM WAS DEPLOYED AND STABILIZED SOME 300 PARROTS AND OTHER COMPANION BIRDS. * BEST FRIENDS PARTNERED WITH PETS ALIVE, A NO-KILL SHELTER IN NEW YORK, TO RESCUE 88 BEAGLES ABANDONED AT A RESEARCH FACILITY IN NEW JERSEY. RESCUED JUST IN TIME FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY, ALL HAVE SINCE BEEN PLACED IN GOOD HOMES. * BEST FRIENDS PARTNERED WITH ASPCA AND THE POPE COUNTY SHERRIFF'S OFFICE TO RESCUE 125 DOGS FROM A HOARDING SITUATION IN ARKANSAS IN AN EFFORT CALLED THE "RAZORBACKS RESCUE." TWENTY-FOUR OF THE MOST SEVERELY NEGLECTED DOGS CAME TO THE SANCTUARY FOR SPECIALIZED CARE. * TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS INTERNATIONALLY, BEST FRIENDS PROVIDED GRANT FUNDING FOR SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AND RELATED VETERINARY TRAINING IN COSTA RICA, ETHIOPIA AND PERU. BEST FRIENDS ALSO SPONSORED ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN AFRICA, ASIA, INDONESIA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST. * IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE SEASON, BEST FRIENDS SENT A TRAILER FILLED WITH BOATS, EMERGENCY SEARCH AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT, HUMANE TRAPS, KENNELS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND MORE TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA. INITIATIVES AND OTHER NATIONAL OUTREACH (EXPENSES: $12,505,556) WHILE THE SANCTUARY DEMONSTRATES BEST FRIENDS' COMMITMENT TO CARING FOR AND REHABILITATING ANIMALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS, MAGAZINE AND EXTENSIVE WEB NETWORK DEMONSTRATE OUR COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE HELPING TO BRING ABOUT A TIME OF NO MORE HOMELESS PETS ALL AROUND THE NATION. THE MAJORITY OF THESE ACTIVITIES FALL UNDER ONE OF OUR FOUR NATIONAL INITIATIVES: PIT BULL INITIATIVES * STRONG ADVOCACY WORK TO FIGHT BREED-DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION HELPED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PIT BULL TYPE DOGS REMAIN IN LOVING HOMES DURING 2010. * AS PART OF THIS EFFORT, BEST FRIENDS' LEGAL TEAM PROVIDED GUIDANCE ON BENEFICIAL DANGEROUS-DOG LAWS TO 350 ATTORNEYS. WE ALSO ENCOURAGED THE USE OF OUR FISCAL IMPACT CALCULATOR-AN INNOVATIVE ONLINE TOOL THAT HELPS COMMUNITIES ASSESS THE HIGH COST OF BREED-DISCRIMINATORY LAWS. * THANKS TO THE SHELTER PARTNERS PROGRAM FOR PIT BULLS, A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BEST FRIENDS AND SALT LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES, NO ADOPTABLE PIT-BULL-TYPE DOGS WERE EUTHANIZED IN SLC COUNTY SHELTERS IN 2010! THIS LIFESAVING MODEL PROGRAM IS NOW BEING INTRODUCED IN FIVE OTHER CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. PUPPY MILL INITIATIVES * DURING 2010, BEST FRIENDS SAVED 643 PUPPY MILL DOGS, AND ASSISTED IN 20 CRUELTY CASES. * BEST FRIENDS' "PUP MY RIDE" PROGRAM DELIVERED 809 DOGS FROM LOS ANGELES AREA SHELTERS TO SHELTERS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, WHERE SMALL DOGS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND. * MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE LEARNED ABOUT PUPPY MILLS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ADOPTION BY DOWNLOADING ACTION KITS OR PARTICIPATING IN EVENTS AND LECTURES. * BEST FRIENDS WAS PART OF A COALITION OF ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS THAT SUPPORTED PASSAGE OF A NEW LAW WHICH IMPROVES CONDITIONS FOR DOGS IN MISSOURI'S PUPPY MILLS. CAT INITIATIVES * BEST FRIENDS RAN NINE TRAP/NEUTER/RELEASE (TNR) "BOOT CAMPS" THAT PROVIDED TRAINING TO NEARLY 500 FERAL CAT CAREGIVERS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP CATS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. * 1,200 CATS WERE HELPED THROUGH BEST FRIENDS' FOUR DIRECTIONS COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAM IN UTAH, WHICH PROVIDES TRAP/NEUTER/RETURN (TNR) SERVICES AND CAT FOOD TO COMMUNITY CAT CAREGIVERS. * BEST FRIENDS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE FERAL FREEDOM PROGRAM IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, WHICH SPARED THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 3,200 CATS DURING 2010 BY WORKING WITH RESIDENTS AND THE CITY SHELTER TO TRAP, NEUTER AND RETURN COMMUNITY CATS TO THEIR TERRITORIES, INSTEAD OF EUTHANIZING THEM. * BEST FRIENDS' FISCAL CALCULATOR-AN INNOVATIVE ONLINE TOOL-HELPS MUNICIPALITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY REALIZE THAT TRAP/NEUTER/RELEASE (TNR) PROGRAMS CAN SAVE TAXPAYER MONEY AS WELL AS CATS' LIVES.
EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS 990, PART III, LINES 4A, 4B & 4C "PETS ARE FAMILY" INITIATIVES * BEST FRIENDS MARSHALED 334 VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED COLLECT 182,090 POUNDS OF PET FOOD AT 198 PETCO STORES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE FOOD WAS DONATED TO PET FOOD PANTRIES THAT DISTRIBUTED IT TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH PETS IN NEED, HELPING TO KEEP PETS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER DURING TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES. * BEST FRIENDS SENT AN ADDITIONAL 82,000 POUNDS OF FOOD DONATED BY DEL MONTE FOODS TO THE GULF COAST REGION, WHERE FISHING FAMILIES WERE DEVASTATED BY THE BRITISH PETROLEUM OIL SPILL AND NEEDED HELP FEEDING THEIR PETS. OTHER NATIONAL OUTREACH * BEST FRIENDS' COMMUNITY ANIMAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT HELPED MORE THAN 12,000 PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH PET-RELATED PROBLEMS-FROM FINDING NEW HOMES FOR PETS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO SOLVING BEHAVIOR ISSUES, WHICH HELPED PETS STAY WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND OUT OF SHELTERS. * BEST FRIENDS ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON BRINGING ABOUT A TIME WHEN THERE ARE NO MORE HOMELESS PETS. MORE THAN 1,125 PEOPLE-A RECORD NUMBER-PARTICIPATED IN THE 2010 NO MORE HOMELESS PETS CONFERENCE, INCLUDING REGISTRANTS, SPEAKERS, VOLUNTEERS, VENDORS, AND A SMALL NUMBER OF STAFF. * SAFE HUMANE CHICAGO, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEST FRIENDS, SERVED MORE THAN 2,700 YOUTH AND PROVIDED TRAINING ON ANIMAL-RELATED LAW TO MORE THAN 2,000 POLICE OFFICERS, DETECTIVES, PROSECUTORS, AND JUDGES. * BEST FRIENDS' HUMANE EDUCATION AMBASSADORS HELPED EDUCATE 2,180 CHILDREN ABOUT KINDNESS TO ANIMALS. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 7,000 PEOPLE DOWNLOADED HUMANE EDUCATION ACTION KITS, LESSON PLANS, AND PROJECTS/PLEDGES FROM OUR WEBSITE. * BY YEAR'S END, MORE THAN 900 GROUPS AND 100,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE PART OF THE BEST FRIENDS NETWORK, AN ONLINE COMMUNITY THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE AND GROUPS WORKING TO SAVE ANIMALS NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED. * BEST FRIENDS' NETWORK CHARITIES SUPPORTS GRASS-ROOTS NON-PROFIT ANIMAL GROUPS WORKING TO CREATE A TIME OF NO MORE HOMELESS PETS. FOR EXAMPLE, BEST FRIENDS' STRUT YOUR MUTT PLEDGE WALKS ON THE EAST AND WEST COASTS RAISED NEARLY $199,000 FOR PARTICIPATING NETWORK CHARITIES-LOCAL RESCUE GROUPS AND SHELTERS-IN THE L.A. AND NEW YORK CITY AREAS. * BEST FRIENDS' SUPER ADOPTION EVENTS IN L.A. AND NEW JERSEY ATTRACTED 11,500 PEOPLE AND FOUND HOMES FOR 575 PETS. * THE MESSAGE OF NO MORE HOMELESS PETS WENT VIRAL, AS BEST FRIENDS CONTINUED TO USE THE WORLDWIDE WEB AND SOCIAL NETWORKING TO REACH MORE PEOPLE. A HOLIDAY VIDEO ENCOURAGING PET ADOPTION WAS VIEWED NEARLY 500,000 TIMES ON YOUTUBE ALONE AND A NEW BEST FRIENDS BLOG HAS GENERATED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FOLLOWERS. AS OF THE END OF 2010, BEST FRIENDS HAD MORE THAN 137,000 FACEBOOK FANS AND 32,000 TWITTER FOLLOWERS, APPROXIMATELY DOUBLE THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S NUMBERS. 1,125 PEOPLE-A RECORD NUMBER-PARTICIPATED IN THE 2010 NO MORE HOMELESS PETS CONFERENCE, INCLUDING REGISTRANTS, SPEAKERS, VOLUNTEERS, VENDORS, AND A SMALL NUMBER OF STAFF. * SAFE HUMANE CHICAGO, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEST FRIENDS, SERVED MORE THAN 2,700 YOUTH AND PROVIDED TRAINING ON ANIMAL-RELATED LAW TO MORE THAN 2,000 POLICE OFFICERS, DETECTIVES, PROSECUTORS, AND JUDGES. * BEST FRIENDS' HUMANE EDUCATION AMBASSADORS HELPED EDUCATE 2,180 CHILDREN ABOUT KINDNESS TO ANIMALS. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 7,000 PEOPLE DOWNLOADED HUMANE EDUCATION ACTION KITS, LESSON PLANS, AND PROJECTS/PLEDGES FROM OUR WEBSITE. * BY YEAR'S END, MORE THAN 900 GROUPS AND 100,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE PART OF THE BEST FRIENDS NETWORK, AN ONLINE COMMUNITY THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE AND GROUPS WORKING TO SAVE ANIMALS NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED. * BEST FRIENDS' NETWORK CHARITIES SUPPORTS GRASS-ROOTS NON-PROFIT ANIMAL GROUPS WORKING TO CREATE A TIME OF NO MORE HOMELESS PETS. FOR EXAMPLE, BEST FRIENDS' STRUT YOUR MUTT PLEDGE WALKS ON THE EAST AND WEST COASTS RAISED NEARLY $199,000 FOR PARTICIPATING NETWORK CHARITIES-LOCAL RESCUE GROUPS AND SHELTERS-IN THE L.A. AND NEW YORK CITY AREAS. * BEST FRIENDS' SUPER ADOPTION EVENTS IN L.A. AND NEW JERSEY ATTRACTED 11,500 PEOPLE AND FOUND HOMES FOR 575 PETS. * THE MESSAGE OF NO MORE HOMELESS PETS WENT VIRAL, AS BEST FRIENDS CONTINUED TO USE THE WORLDWIDE WEB AND SOCIAL NETWORKING TO REACH MORE PEOPLE. A HOLIDAY VIDEO ENCOURAGING PET ADOPTION WAS VIEWED NEARLY 500,000 TIMES ON YOUTUBE ALONE AND A NEW BEST FRIENDS BLOG HAS GENERATED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FOLLOWERS. AS OF THE END OF 2010, BEST FRIENDS HAD MORE THAN 137,000 FACEBOOK FANS AND 32,000 TWITTER FOLLOWERS, APPROXIMATELY DOUBLE THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S NUMBERS. RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMOUNG OFFICERS 990 PART VI, LINE 2 JOHN FRIPP, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND CELESTE FRIPP, SECRETARY, ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS 990, PART VI, LINE 4 THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS WAS REDUCED AND THE BOARD IS NOW COMPRISED OF A MAJORITY OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS. THE BYLAWS WERE UPDATED TO LIST THE TEN BOARD MEMBERS, FOUR OF WHOM WERE FOUNDERS OF BEST FRIENDS AND SIX OF WHOM WERE NON-EMPLOYEE, NON-FOUNDER MEMBERS.
990 REVIEW PROCESS 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 2010 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE CONTROLLER, REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BEFORE BEING FILED.
MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY 990, PART VI, LINE 12C UPON BEING APPOINTED, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT THAT ACKNOWLEDGES ACCEPTANCE OF BEST FRIENDS' CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF OF BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY. THIS POLICY REQUIRES THAT ALL AFFILIATIONS WITH ENTITIES IN WHICH A FINANCIAL INTEREST IS HELD BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD. THE SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF BEST FRIENDS, INCLUDING THE CFO AND CONTROLLER, ROUTINELY MONITOR ALL TRANSACTIONS TO ENSURE THAT ANY RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ARE FULLY DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD AND IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT THE TRANSACTIONS COMPLY WITH POLICY.
CEO COMPENSATION PROCESS 990, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AFTER CONSIDERING DATA FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES 990, PART VI, LINE 15B THE BOARD REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE CFO AFTER CONSIDERING DATA FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
STATES WITH WHICH A COPY OF THIS FORM 990 IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED 990, PART VI, LINE 17 A COPY OF THIS FORM 990 IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED IN ALL 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY 990, PART VI, LINE 19 COPIES OF THE FORM 990, FORM 990-T, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING ON THE BEST FRIENDS' WEBSITE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE 990, PART XI, LINE 5 UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS - $787,837.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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