Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
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 province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
KANAB, UT84741
D Employer identification number

23-7147797
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 102,931,545
F Name and address of principal officer:
GREGORY CASTLE
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BESTFRIENDS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
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.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 9
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 5
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 838
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 9,748
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 204,048
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 85,484,292 80,895,783
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 3,325,318 3,179,820
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,140,700 1,193,775
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,556,136 1,874,915
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 91,506,446 87,144,293
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 6,438,004 4,942,981
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 36,499,132 41,020,007
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 479,218 345,238
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet14,575,909    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 34,028,187 35,544,106
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 77,444,541 81,852,332
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 14,061,905 5,291,961
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 94,111,893 100,285,253
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 14,915,529 14,886,070
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 79,196,364 85,399,183
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 19,515,203 including grants of $ 54,057 ) (Revenue $ 104,684 )
ANIMAL CARE ACTIVITIES (SANCTUARY) - SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 39,854,916 including grants of $ 4,888,924 ) (Revenue $ 40,869 )
INITIATIVES, PROGRAM CITIES, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, NETWORK PARTNERS AND OTHER NATIONAL OUTREACH - SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet59,370,119
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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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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 IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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 VIIClick 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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick 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 XClick 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 XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...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 I (see instructions) ....Click 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
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government 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 or other assistance to or for domestic individuals 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, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? 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
Yes
 
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 direct or indirect 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 M..Click 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.
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 ........Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
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............. Click to see attachment
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 VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
183
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
Yes
 
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
838
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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 as charitable contributions? ...
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
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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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 or note to any line 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
9
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
5
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
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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 this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , CA , CT , DC , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WV , WI
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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletPAUL E ALTHERR CFO5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD   KANAB,UT84741 (435) 644-2001
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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 or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) GREGORY CASTLE......................................................................
CEO, BOARD MEMBER
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       196,202 0 12,362
(2) FRANCIS BATTISTA......................................................................
CHAIR OF BOARD
 40.00
.................
  		X           141,861 0 12,362
(3) LYNN FLANDERS......................................................................
BOARD TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) ANNE MEJIA......................................................................
DIR OF PRINICIPLE GIFTS/BOARD SECRETARY
 40.00
.................
  		X           103,176 0 12,362
(5) CYRUS MEJIA......................................................................
ONBOARDING AND CULTURE/BOARD MEMBER
 40.00
.................
  		X           63,600 0 12,362
(6) KRAIG BUTRUM......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) ABIGAIL L JONES......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) TIMY SULLIVAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) MOLLY JORDAN-KOCH......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) PAUL ALTHERR......................................................................
CFO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       186,959 0 7,000
(11) JULIANNE CASTLE......................................................................
CDMO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       173,826 0 12,362
(12) ANGELA L EMBREE......................................................................
CIO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       167,511 0 5,362
(13) SUSAN M CITRO......................................................................
CDO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       129,745 0 3,599
(14) JUDAH BATTISTA......................................................................
CRPO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       108,891 0 12,133
(15) HOLLY SIZEMORE......................................................................
CNPO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       113,072 0 11,867
(16) MARC A PERALTA......................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
  		        X   132,670 0 18,264
(17) VALERIE DORIAN......................................................................
SR DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.................
  		        X   139,230 0 0
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Form 990 (2015)
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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) KAREN GALLARDO........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PLANNED GIVING
 40.00
.......................   		        X   124,281 0 4,041
(19) TARA TIMPSON........................................................................
STAFF VETERINARIAN
 40.00
.......................   		        X   109,497 0 9,674
(20) NICOLE PETSCHAUER........................................................................
SENIOR VETERINARIAN
 40.00
.......................   		        X   111,200 0 10,307




















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,001,721 0 144,057
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet29
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
NEWPORT CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS INC

33 RAILROAD AVE
DUXBURY,MA02332 		CONSULTING / PRINTING 6,911,666
WALSWORTH PUBLISHING CO

PO BOX 310287
DES MOINES,IA503310287 		PRINTING 955,195
SOCIAL CAPITAL INC

980 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 1610
CHICAGO,IL60611 		CONSULTING 594,061
INSIDESQUAD INC

1137 MCDONALD AVE
BROOKLYN,NY11230 		CONTRACTOR 514,193
MAXWELL CONSTRUCTION INC

PO BOX 129
GLENDALE,UT84729 		CONTRACTOR 332,051
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet44
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 162,836
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 357,875
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 80,375,072
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 3,194,008
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 80,895,783
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM EVENTS 900099 2,136,007 2,136,007    
b CLINIC REVENUE 541900 1,043,813 1,043,813    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 3,179,820
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,148,926 1,148,926    
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 17,577 17,577    
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   707,377
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   707,377
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 707,377 622,640   84,737
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 303,787 14,626,989
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 163,627 14,722,300
c Gain or (loss) 140,160 -95,311
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 44,849 44,849    
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      
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        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 1,393,635
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 901,325
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 492,310 473,102 19,208  
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a OTHER REVENUE 722320 230,111 230,111    
b CAFETERIA 722210 191,233 191,233    
c MAGAZINE ADVERTISING 541800 184,840   184,840  
d All other revenue .... 51,467 51,467    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 657,651
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 87,144,293 5,959,725 204,048 84,737
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 4,875,746 4,875,746
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 59,125 59,125
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 8,110 8,110
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,390,878 1,144,961 482,179 763,738
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 30,245,343 23,597,411 3,028,782 3,619,150
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 990,812 769,859 72,619 148,334
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,858,207 3,704,084 636,325 517,798
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,534,767 1,948,778 257,703 328,286
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 155,233 14,279 110,282 30,672
c Accounting ........... 125,516   125,516  
d Lobbying ........... 203,350 203,350    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 345,238 345,238
f Investment management fees ...... 242,537   242,537  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 3,101,440 1,705,724 802,198 593,518
12 Advertising and promotion .... 4,009,834 3,103,627 335,780 570,427
13 Office expenses ....... 9,544,171 2,243,215 385,379 6,915,577
14 Information technology ...... 712,631 73,992 611,307 27,332
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 2,838,077 2,512,827 316,922 8,328
17 Travel ............ 1,849,378 1,404,722 76,584 368,072
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,992,068 1,773,631 236 218,201
20 Interest ........... 41,404 9,184 32,220  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,991,939 1,955,853 18,579 17,507
23 Insurance ... 300,916 86,511 214,103 302
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a ANIMAL CARE SUPPLIES 7,581,641 7,472,155 100,940 8,546
b MISCELLANEOUS 365,559 286,716 46,912 31,931
c VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 242,772 200,214 3,164 39,394
d ANGELS REST/CAFETERIA C 181,573 181,573    
e All other expenses 64,067 34,472 6,037 23,558
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 81,852,332 59,370,119 7,906,304 14,575,909
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 2,681,130 1 2,445,327
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 5,568,397 2 7,858,527
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,701,437 3 4,318,086
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 14,353,530 4 8,441,804
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 482,411 8 892,840
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,162,623 9 1,288,715
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 46,334,216
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 16,865,316 25,708,930 10c 29,468,900
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 31,549,021 11 34,205,602
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 8,489,484 12 8,584,363
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,414,930 15 2,781,089
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 94,111,893 16 100,285,253
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 8,644,529 17 9,094,623
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 Loans and other 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 ..   23 920,960
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 3,136,695 24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 3,134,305 25 4,870,487
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 14,915,529 26 14,886,070
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 55,697,746 27 55,704,538
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 10,567,214 28 17,419,479
29 Permanently restricted net assets 12,931,404 29 12,275,166
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 79,196,364 33 85,399,183
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 94,111,893 34 100,285,253
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
87,144,293
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
81,852,332
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
5,291,961
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
79,196,364
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,525,236
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
186,824
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-801,202
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
85,399,183
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
No
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
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 Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 60,631,180 61,835,173 52,613,136 86,619,224 82,251,839 343,950,552
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 60,631,180 61,835,173 52,613,136 86,619,224 82,251,839 343,950,552
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).. 509,580
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 343,440,972
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 60,631,180 61,835,173 52,613,136 86,619,224 82,251,839 343,950,552
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 663,841 778,827 451,437 1,208,596 1,233,663 4,336,364
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 152,692 66,217 33,591 38,411 230 291,141
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 303,150 315,409 314,205 376,285 386,476 1,695,525
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 350,273,582
12
12
13,393,715
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
98.050 %
15
15
97.400 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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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.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the 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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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.
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Name of organization
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number
23-7147797
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(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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Department of the Treasury
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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.
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If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), 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 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 function 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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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 SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
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) ............................................... 199,478  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 3,588  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 203,066  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 81,649,262  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 81,852,328  
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-. .......................................................................... 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ........................................................................... 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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 140,861 159,181 188,134 203,066 691,242
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 10,085 4,007 7,939 199,478 221,509
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(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? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add 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 carry over 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) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible 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
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. 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," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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 can 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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)
Revenue included on 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 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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" on 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 XIII 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 .... 19,477,560 11,145,637 9,121,830 6,853,383 3,698,754
b Contributions ... 160,355 9,370,546 1,755,147 1,800,869 2,822,442
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 920,542 -944,023 307,576 510,624 369,016
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		1,010,124        
f Administrative expenses .... 164,824 94,600 38,916 43,046 36,829
g End of year balance ...... 19,383,509 19,477,560 11,145,637 9,121,830 6,853,383
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet33.940 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet63.330 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet2.730 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   6,846,116 6,846,116
b Buildings   28,193,967 10,951,096 17,242,871
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   7,270,187 5,914,220 1,355,967
e Other ...   4,023,946   4,023,946
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 29,468,900
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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 5,495,112 F
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) ANNUITIES 		2,770,384 F

(B) INVESTMENT IN JV 		318,867 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 8,584,363
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES PAYABLE 1,842,275
CAPITAL LEASE PAYABLE 28,045
OTHER LIABILITIES 3,000,167
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 4,870,487
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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 XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
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 XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
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 XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: BEST FRIENDS HAS ANALYZED ALL TAX POSITIONS FOR APPLICABLE TAX JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REMAINED OPEN, INCLUDING U.S. FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND DETERMINED THERE WERE NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS. THE OPEN TAX YEARS SUBJECT TO SELECTION FOR EXAMINATION ARE 2012 THROUGH 2015.
PART V, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO USE THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
PART X, LINE 2 BEST FRIENDS HAS ANALYZED ALL TAX POSITIONS FOR APPLICABLE TAX JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REMAINED OPEN, INCLUDING U.S. FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND DETERMINED THERE WERE NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS. THE OPEN TAX YEARS SUBJECT TO SELECTION FOR EXAMINATION ARE 2012 THROUGH 2015.
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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.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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 its grants and
other 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 its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (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 and investments
in region
ITALY - EUROPE     PROGRAM SERVICES SUPPORT FOR CARE OF CATS 8,110
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 8,110
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 8,110
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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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
ITALY - EUROPE SUPPORT FOR CARE OF CATS - DONOR DESIGNATED GRANT 8,110 WIRE TRANSFER     BOOK
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
0
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
1
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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.
Part III can be duplicated 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)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (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 separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (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, Information 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
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" on 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 arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
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.


(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 INC
21 RAILROAD AVE
 
DUXBURY, MA02332 		CONSULTING   No 0 201,649 -201,649
 
SOCIAL CAPITAL
980 N MICHIGAN AVE SUITE 1610
 
CHICAGO, IL60611 		CONSULTING   No 0 295,002 -295,002
JUDY RAPP SMITH
6371 W 5TH STREET
 
LOS ANGELES, CA90048 		CONSULTING   No 0 128,903 -128,903
 
CHANGEORG INC
PO BOX 200153
 
PITTSBURG, PA15251 		CONSULTING   No 0 20,000 -20,000
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow   645,554 -645,554
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, 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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
 
 
 
 

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
 
 
 
 
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
 
 
 
 



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash 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. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
Noncash 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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct 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:
 
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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11
Does the organization conduct 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter 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 of the third party:
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
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC 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) ALLEY CAT ADVOCATES INC

 
  		61-1343210 501(C)3 50,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(2) ANGEL CITY PIT BULLS

 
  		27-2348995 501(C)3 8,350       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(3) ANGELS OF ASSISI

 
  		54-2021941 501(C)3 13,998       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(4) ANIMAL AID FOR VERMILION AREA

 
  		72-1213047 501(C)3 7,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(5) ANIMAL ARK RESCUE INC

 
  		45-1744558 501(C)3 12,925       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(6) ANIMAL BALANCE

 
  		68-0630714 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(7) ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL TEAM-PA

 
  		45-3985637 501(C)3 19,670       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(8) ANIMAL RESCUE NEW ORLEANS INC

 
  		501(C)3 22,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(9) ANIMAL RESCUE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 
  		02-0222790 501(C)3 5,490       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(10) ANIMALS IN NEED RESCUE NETWORK

 
  		46-5765146 501(C)3 12,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(11) ARK-VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY (CPS)

 
  		501(C)3   10,092 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(12) ASHLEY VALLEY COMMUNITY CATS

 
  		46-2197750 501(C)3 7,500       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(13) AUSTIN PETS ALIVE

 
  		74-2893360 501(C)3 30,830       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(14) BARC

 
  		30-0021149 501(C)3 12,050       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(15) BENNIE- RESERVATION

 
  		501(C)3   10,165 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(16) BLACK AND ORANGE CAT FOUNDATION

 
  		501(C)3 9,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(17) BLACKHAT HUMANE SOCIETY

 
  		501(C)3   5,723 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(18) BROTHER WOLF ANIMAL RESCUE

 
  		20-8787719 501(C)3 8,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(19) CACHE HUMANE SOC-LOGAN

 
  		51-0187825 501(C)3 31,050       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(20) CAGE FREE K9 RESCUE

 
  		26-1412219 501(C)3 7,500       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(21) CAMDEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
  		20-0549531 501(C)3 11,375       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(22) CARSON CATS RESCUE

 
  		46-4828084 501(C)3 23,580       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(23) CAT ADOPTION TEAM

 
  		20-0773819 501(C)3 17,280       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(24) CAT CARE HOSPITAL INC

 
  		58-2063366 501(C)3 6,156       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(25) CAT HAVEN INC

 
  		72-1454718 501(C)3 15,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(26) CAT TOWN

 
  		27-3838132 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(27) CATS CATS CATS RESCUE INC

 
  		81-1875595 501(C)3 10,950       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(28) CITY OF SAN ANTONIO

 
  		74-6002070 GOVERNMENT 80,454       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(29) CLARK COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC

 
  		39-1595272 501(C)3 5,370       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(30) COLONY CATS AND DOGS

 
  		04-3749543 501(C)3 7,355       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(31) COMMUNITY CATS

 
  		501(C)3   25,229 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(32) COMPANION ANIMAL ALLIANCE

 
  		27-1204719 501(C)3 8,531       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(33) COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE OF ASCENSION

 
  		90-0877497 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(34) DAVIS COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
  		87-6000297 GOVERNMENT 19,175       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(35) DESERT PAWS RESCUE

 
  		06-1721946 501(C)3 7,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(36) DOGS WITHOUT BORDERS

 
  		20-5123869 501(C)3 45,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(37) DOLLY'S FOUNDATION-REA INC

 
  		27-4411340 501(C)3 22,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(38) DOWNTOWN DOG RESCUE

 
  		46-1958507 501(C)3 7,350       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(39) FAITHFUL FRIENDS INC

 
  		51-0410508 501(C)3 5,736       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(40) FARR WEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL LLC

 
  		27-2048958 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(41) FDN AGAINST COMPANION ANIMAL EUTHANASIA

 
  		35-1917847 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(42) FERAL CAT COALITION OF OREGON

 
  		93-1168181 501(C)3 9,990       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(43) FIXNATION INC

 
  		83-0452460 501(C)3 151,300       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(44) FLAGLER HUMANE SOCIETY

 
  		59-2247034 501(C)3 5,800       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(45) FOOD FOUR PAWS PET PANTRY

 
  		501(C)3   11,238 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(46) FOR PETS SAKE INC

 
  		501(C)3   8,067 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(47) FRANKLIN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
  		01-0344891 501(C)3 8,900       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(48) FRIENDS FOR FELINES INC

 
  		27-0663113 501(C)3 8,850       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(49) FRIENDS OF ARLINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES

 
  		41-2250126 501(C)3 10,749       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(50) FRIENDS OF FELINES KS

 
  		36-4570528 501(C)3 8,200       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(51) FRIENDS OF PALM SPRINGS SHELTER

 
  		33-0731853 501(C)3 65,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(52) FTASPAY

 
  		36-4673985 501(C)3 16,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(53) FURKIDS INC

 
  		01-0766844 501(C)3 20,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(54) FURRY FRIENDS FREEDOM FOUNDATION

 
  		46-4724967 501(C)3 5,100       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(55) GRANT COUNTY ANIMAL OUTREACH

 
  		20-8911406 501(C)3 6,970       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(56) GRANT COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
  		61-6000989 GOVERNMENT 20,390       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(57) HALO ANIMAL RESCUE

 
  		86-0832160 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(58) HAYWOOD SPAYNEUTER

 
  		56-1574745 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(59) HEALING HEART

 
  		65-1259371 501(C)3   16,042 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(60) HEARTS ALIVE

 
  		501(C)3   5,380 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(61) HEARTS ALIVE VILLAGE

 
  		501(C)3   7,917 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(62) HEAVEN ON EARTH SOCIETY FOR ANIMALS

 
  		77-0538189 501(C)3 243,507       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(63) HELPING HANDS PET RESCUE INC

 
  		20-0530879 501(C)3 6,850       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(64) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
  		59-6000661 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(65) HUMANE ASSN OF WILSON CO

 
  		62-1048196 501(C)3 5,370       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(66) HUMANE OHIO

 
  		34-1897582 501(C)3 25,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(67) HUMANE SOCIETY OF HARRIS COUNTY

 
  		58-2020386 501(C)3 25,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(68) HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS

 
  		501(C)3   10,066 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(69) HUMANE SOCIETY OF SO MISSISSIPPI

 
  		64-6034439 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(70) HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS

 
  		74-6060624 501(C)3 11,147       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(71) HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY

 
  		59-0799907 501(C)3 25,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(72) HUMANE SOCIETY OF UTAH-MURRAY

 
  		87-0256350 501(C)3 18,500       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(73) HUMANE SOCIETY OF WEST MICHIGAN

 
  		38-1360926 501(C)3 9,990       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(74) IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY

 
  		82-0212536 501(C)3 12,500       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(75) IRON COUNTY

 
  		GOVERNMENT   8,070 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(76) JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY

 
  		59-0624410 501(C)3 126,425       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(77) KARMA RESCUE INC

 
  		04-3782227 501(C)3 28,300       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(78) KAUAI COMMUNITY CAT PROJECT

 
  		26-4305704 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(79) KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
  		61-0463938 501(C)3 74,515       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(80) KINDER4RESCUE

 
  		26-2924461 501(C)3 12,500       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(81) KITTEN RESCUE

 
  		95-4670174 501(C)3 300,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(82) KITTY BUNGALOW CHARM SCHOOL

 
  		27-1297223 501(C)3 68,400       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(83) KNOX-WHITLEY HUMANE ASSOC INC

 
  		31-1648199 501(C)3 26,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(84) LA DEPT OF ANIMAL SERVICES

 
  		95-6000735 GOVERNMENT 76,102       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(85) LA PLATA HUMANE

 
  		501(C)3   5,033 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(86) LABS & FRIENDSORG

 
  		45-3139097 501(C)3 31,165       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(87) LAFAYETTE ANIMAL AID

 
  		23-7414331 501(C)3 44,950       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(88) LATINO ALLIANCE FOR ANIMAL CARE FDN

 
  		45-4722654 501(C)3 6,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(89) LEXINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY

 
  		61-0444762 501(C)3 77,490       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(90) LIBERTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC

 
  		22-3585263 501(C)3 10,625       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(91) LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT INC

 
  		01-0599278 501(C)3 101,580       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(92) LOUDON COUNTY FRIENDS OF ANIMALS

 
  		46-3105831 501(C)3 5,040       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(93) LOUIES LEGACY ANIMAL RESCUE

 
  		27-0805279 501(C)3 19,250       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(94) LOUISVILLE METRO ANIMAL SERVICES

 
  		32-0049006 501(C)3 9,740       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(95) MARION ANIMAL RESOURCE CONNECTION

 
  		45-3711812 501(C)3 9,990       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(96) MASON COMPANY LLC

 
  		26-3355696 501(C)3 20,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(97) MEOW NOW INC

 
  		46-4830300 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(98) MERRIMACK RIVER FELINE RESCUE SOCIETY

 
  		04-3172322 501(C)3 7,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(99) MESA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
  		501(C)3   15,287 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(100) MESQUITE ANIMAL SHELTER

 
  		501(C)3   12,949 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(101) NAKOLE-EMPLOYEE ORDERVILLE

 
  		501(C)3   7,530 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(102) NATIONAL EQUINE RESOURCE NETWORKS

 
  		27-0487202 501(C)3 6,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(103) NUZZLES AND CO

 
  		87-0482464 501(C)3 15,500       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(104) ONE MORE CHANCE

 
  		20-3588471 501(C)3   6,877 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(105) PAGE ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER

 
  		26-1708518 501(C)3 620 26,367 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(106) PALM BEACH COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL

 
  		59-6000785 501(C)3 30,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(107) PAWS FOR LIFE-UT

 
  		45-5358361 501(C)3 14,200       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(108) PAWS ST GEORGE

 
  		48-1288881 501(C)3 9,250       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(109) PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

 
  		59-0637811 501(C)3 10,812       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(110) PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS INC

 
  		22-2331492 501(C)3 10,500       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(111) PET AID INC

 
  		72-1492593 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(112) PET ALLIES INC

 
  		86-0829565 501(C)3 435 34,386 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(113) PET COMMUNITY CENTER

 
  		45-1524886 501(C)3 90,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(114) PET SAMARITAN

 
  		87-0483236 501(C)3 7,500       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(115) PETER ZIPPI MEMORIAL FUND INC

 
  		47-4691814 501(C)3 10,250       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(116) PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER

 
  		86-6000543 GOVERNMENT 10,309 20,376 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(117) PINAL COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

 
  		86-6000556 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(118) PIT SISTERS INC

 
  		32-0355003 501(C)3 30,970       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(119) PLANNED PETHOOD OF GEORGIA

 
  		90-0516757 501(C)3 12,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(120) PLAQUEMINES ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY

 
  		46-0519776 501(C)3 9,875       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(121) PURRFECT PAWPRINTS

 
  		90-0353655 501(C)3 5,675       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(122) RICHMOND ANIMAL LEAGUE INC

 
  		51-0240493 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(123) ROCKWALL PETS

 
  		45-2499166 501(C)3 25,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(124) SADIES SAFE HAVEN

 
  		501(C)3   7,569 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(125) SAN ANTONIO PETS ALIVE LLC

 
  		45-4141531 501(C)3 384,955       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(126) SAVING SUNNY INC

 
  		35-2379448 501(C)3 50,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(127) SCOTT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
  		31-1090052 501(C)3 13,270       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(128) SCRAPS HOPE FOUNDATION

 
  		26-4118735 501(C)3 22,500       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(129) SICSA PET ADOPTION CENTER

 
  		23-7367199 501(C)3 6,750       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(130) SOMERSET-PULASKI COUNTY HUMANE SOC

 
  		61-1165562 501(C)3 25,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(131) SOUL DOG RESCUE

 
  		45-4137227 501(C)3 1,000 40,820 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(132) SOUTHERN PINES ANIMAL SHELTER

 
  		64-0514796 501(C)3 20,775       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(133) SPAY MART INC

 
  		72-1418016 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(134) SPAY N SAVE INC

 
  		30-0693930 501(C)3 9,750       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(135) SPAY NEUTER PROJECT OF LA

 
  		20-8542566 501(C)3 205,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(136) SPAY4LA INC

 
  		45-2996980 501(C)3 41,250       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(137) SPECIAL PALS INC

 
  		74-2050052 501(C)3 5,320       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(138) ST TAMMANY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
  		72-0543369 501(C)3 12,170       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(139) STRAY CAT ALLIANCE

 
  		95-4787231 501(C)3 265,020       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(140) SUMNER SPAY NEUTER ALLIANCE

 
  		46-4175450 501(C)3 9,900       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(141) SYMPHONY ANIMAL FOUNDATION

 
  		501(C)3   7,906 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(142) TEAM WORLD INC

 
  		501(C)3 5,935       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(143) THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION

 
  		88-0144253 501(C)3 27,055       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(144) THE ANIMAL PROTECTORATES

 
  		46-2323624 501(C)3 11,060       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(145) THE CATS MEOW INC

 
  		90-0934692 501(C)3 8,750       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(146) THE FETCH FOUNDATION

 
  		38-3807057 501(C)3   11,652 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(147) THE GAP LORRAINE STAFF

 
  		501(C)3   8,477 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(148) TINY PAWS KITTEN RESCUE INC

 
  		20-2636365 501(C)3 10,213       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(149) VALLEY VIEW EQUINE RESCUE

 
  		26-3832985 501(C)3 5,325       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(150) VERONA STREET ANIMAL SOCIETY

 
  		74-3141579 501(C)3 31,941       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(151) WAGS AND WALKS

 
  		45-3749303 501(C)3 30,150       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(152) WALKING MAN INC

 
  		501(C)3 39,913       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(153) WILD BLUE ANIMAL RESCUE & SANCTUARY

 
  		27-1184549 501(C)3 12,550       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(154) WILD CAT FOUNDATION INC

 
  		02-0647617 501(C)3 9,985       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(155) WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER

 
  		74-6000978 501(C)3 10,375       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(156) WINGS OF RESCUE INC

 
  		45-3343408 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(157) YAVAPAI HUMANE SOCIETY

 
  		501(C)3   16,855 MARKET PRICE ANIMAL FOOD PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(158) ZIGGY AND FRIENDS CAT RESCUE

 
  		46-3128166 501(C)3 13,200       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(159) ZIONS BANK

 
  		501(C)3 36,043       PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
160
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Cat. No. 50055P
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated 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) PROVIDE FOOD FOR ANIMALS 22   4,957 FMV ANIMAL FOOD FOR INDIVIDUAS SUPPORTING OUR PROGRAMS FOR CATS, DOGS, AND HORSES
(2) PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR FOOD, VETERINARY EXPENSES 11 54,168      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE RESEARCHED PRIOR TO RECEIVING FUNDS. WHEN PROVIDYNG 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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 on 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 or provision of all of 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1GREGORY CASTLECEO, BOARD MEMBER (i)

(ii)		 196,202
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		7,000
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0 		5,362
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0 		208,564
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0 		0
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0
2FRANCIS BATTISTACHAIR OF BOARD (i)

(ii)		 141,861
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
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0 		7,000
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0 		5,362
-------------
0 		154,223
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0 		0
-------------
0
3PAUL ALTHERRCFO (i)

(ii)		 186,959
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,000
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0 		0
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0 		193,959
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0 		0
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0
4JULIANNE CASTLECDMO (i)

(ii)		 173,826
-------------
0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		7,000
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0 		5,362
-------------
0 		186,188
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0 		0
-------------
0
5ANGELA L EMBREECIO (i)

(ii)		 167,511
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,362
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0 		172,873
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0 		0
-------------
0
6MARC A PERALTAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 132,670
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,000
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0 		11,264
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0 		150,934
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A FIRST-CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL PART I, LINE 1A BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY OWNS TWO 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. BEST FRIENDS DOES NOT EMPLOY A FULL TIME PILOT. THE AIRCRAFT ARE NOT USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR HIRE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
PART I, LINE 3 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.
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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, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by 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-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting 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 assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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) JULIANNE CASTLE SPOUSE: BD MEMBER CASTLE 181,678 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/2016   No
(2) JUDAH BATTISTA SON: BD MEMBER BATTISTA 115,960 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(3) CARRAGH MALONEY DAUGHTER: BD MEMBER CASTLE 87,737 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(4) LYNN BATTISTA DAUGH-IN-LAW: BD MEMBER BATTISTA 33,404 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(5) SILVA BATTISTA SPOUSE: BD MEMBER BATTISTA 83,906 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(6) JONATHAN SIZEMORE SPOUSE: OFFICER SIZEMORE 43,548 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
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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)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash 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 110 79,841 FMV
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 80 976,970 FMV
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 185,484 1,197,829 FMV
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X 861 10,779 FMV
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ANIMAL AND CLEANING SUPPLIES ) X 82,791 207,167 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
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
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 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 noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 32B: BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF AN AUTOMOBILE BROKER TO SELL DONATED VEHICLES.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Inspection
Name of the organization
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4A AT THE HEART OF BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY'S WORK LIES BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY - THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST NO-KILL SANCTUARY FOR COMPANION ANIMALS, NESTLED IN THE MAJESTIC RED ROCK CANYONS OF SOUTHERN UTAH. FOUNDED IN 1984, THE SANCTUARY WAS CREATED ON ONE SIMPLE BELIEF: THAT EVERY PET HAS A LIFE WORTH SAVING. SINCE THEN, THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS HAVE FOUND REFUGE HERE AND RECEIVED LOVE AND OUTSTANDING CARE AS THEY SEARCH FOR GOOD HOMES. ON ANY GIVEN DAY, SOME 1,600 DOGS, CATS, BUNNIES, BIRDS, HORSES AND OTHER BARNYARD ANIMALS CALL THE SANCTUARY THEIR HOME BETWEEN HOMES, WITH EACH ANIMAL RECEIVING ALL THE AFFECTION AND CARE NEEDED TO HEAL, BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. BEST FRIENDS IS COMMITTED TO FINDING LOVING HOMES FOR AS MANY ANIMALS AT THE SANCTUARY AS POSSIBLE. BUT EVEN IF THAT RIGHT HOME NEVER COMES ALONG, THE ANIMALS ARE WELCOME TO CALL THE SANCTUARY HOME FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. AT THE SANCTUARY IN FISCAL YEAR 2016: 1,311 ANIMALS WERE WELCOMED. 1,108 ANIMALS FOUND LOVING FOREVER HOMES, WITH 35 PERCENT OF THEM HAVING SPECIAL NEEDS. WILD FRIENDS, BEST FRIENDS' UNIQUE STATE AND FEDERALLY LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION CENTER, SUCCESSFULLY REHABILITATED 189 INJURED WILD ANIMALS AND AFTER THEIR FULL RECOVERY RELEASED THEM BACK TO THEIR NATURAL HABITATS. FOR THOSE ANIMALS TOO INJURED OR TOO ACCLIMATED TO PEOPLE TO RETURN TO THE WILD, THEY RECEIVE A LIFETIME OF CARE AND BECOME TREASURED TEACHERS BY EDUCATING VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS ABOUT WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION ISSUES. NEARLY 32,000 PEOPLE VISITED, AND NEARLY 9,800 PEOPLE VOLUNTEERED TO HELP THE ANIMALS. ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES WERE RENOVATED TO MAKE BEST FRIENDS' CARE EVEN BETTER: WE CONTINUED TO UPGRADE AND REPLACE ALL OF THE FENCING IN THE OLD FRIENDS AREA OF DOGTOWN TO KEEP THE DOGS SAFE AND SOUND. PLUS, WE REMODELED ONE OF THE DOGTOWN BUILDINGS TO KEEP THE DOGS COMFORTABLE. AT CAT WORLD, WE ADDED NEW A NEW LAUNDRY ROOM AND KITCHEN TO THE KITTEN AREA TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF MEMBERS TO PROVIDE TLC TO THE KITTENS. THE NEW DOG ADMISSIONS FACILITY OPENED IN OCTOBER 2015. THE BUILDING FEATURES MORE NATURAL LIGHT, EXTRA SPACE, EASY ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS AND ENSURES THAT ALL DOGS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS, EXPERIENCE A STRESS-FREE TRANSITION TO LIVING AT BEST FRIENDS. A TOTAL OF 349 DOGS HAVE BEEN ADMITTED THROUGH THE FACILITY SINCE IT OPENED. BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL CLINIC HAD ANOTHER BUSY YEAR: SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES - 3,897 (3,284 PUBLIC) DENTALS - 320 (74 PUBLIC) OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SURGERIES - 432 (199 PUBLIC) AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES - 122 (60 PUBLIC)
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4B WHEN BEST FRIENDS WAS FIRST FOUNDED, AN ESTIMATED 17 MILLION DOGS AND CATS WERE BEING KILLED IN AMERICA'S SHELTERS EVERY YEAR, SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T HAVE SAFE PLACES TO CALL HOME. TOGETHER WITH OUR MEMBERS, PARTNERS AND CARING PEOPLE AROUND THE COUNTRY, WE HAVE REDUCED THAT NUMBER TO ABOUT TWO MILLION PER YEAR. THAT'S TREMENDOUS PROGRESS, BUT WE WON'T STOP UNTIL WE SAVE THEM ALL. THROUGH LIFESAVING PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS, TARGETED INITIATIVES, LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS AND A NETWORK OF VALUABLE PARTNERSHIPS WITH ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS (MORE THAN 1,800 AND COUNTING), BEST FRIENDS IS WORKING TO END THE KILLING OF DOGS AND CATS IN SHELTERS FOR GOOD. IN FACT, WE'VE EVEN PUT A DATE ON IT. IN 2016, BEST FRIENDS PUT A STAKE IN THE GROUND AND ANNOUNCED A BOLD NEW GOAL TO END THE KILLING OF DOGS AND CATS IN SHELTERS AND MAKE THE COUNTRY COMPLETELY NO-KILL BY 2025. IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, BEST FRIENDS: DIRECTLY HELPED 187,693 PETS THROUGH OUR SANCTUARY, REGIONAL CENTERS, INITIATIVES AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS PERFORMED 97,296 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AT OUR CLINICS AND THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS FOUND HOMES FOR 84,673 ANIMALS THROUGH OUR ADOPTION CENTERS, EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS PROVIDED SECOND CHANCES TO 4,045 NEWBORN KITTENS AT OUR KITTEN NURSERIES. OTHER FISCAL YEAR 2016 HIGHLIGHTS NETWORK PARTNERS AND OTHER NATIONAL OUTREACH: BEST FRIENDS SUPER ADOPTION EVENTS ARE STILL THE LARGEST ADOPTION EVENTS IN THE COUNTRY. TAKING PLACE TWICE A YEAR IN NEW YORK CITY, LOS ANGELES AND SALT LAKE CITY, THEY BRING TOGETHER RESCUE GROUPS, SHELTERS AND THOUSANDS OF ADOPTERS TO FIND HOMES FOR AS MANY PETS AS POSSIBLE. IN 2016, 2,652 PETS FOUND HOMES AT SUPER ADOPTION EVENTS. STRUT YOUR MUTT, A NATIONAL FUNDRAISER THAT HELPS RAISE MONEY FOR HUNDREDS OF ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS (AND THE ANIMALS), NOW TAKES PLACE IN 14 CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PLUS THERE IS A VIRTUAL EVENT FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIVE NEAR EVENT CITIES. IN 2016, STRUT YOUR MUTT RAISED A TOTAL OF $2.6 MILLION, WITH NEARLY $1.9 MILLION GOING DIRECTLY TO 294 PARTICIPATING BEST FRIENDS NETWORK PARTNERS. BEST FRIENDS HOLDS ADOPTION EVENTS ALL YEAR LONG TO HELP MORE PETS FIND HOMES. BUT IN 2015 WITH $1.1 MILLION IN FUNDING PROVIDED BY ZAPPOS, BEST FRIENDS' "HAPPY PAWLIDAYZ" PROMOTION HELPED 6,254 DOGS AND CATS FIND NEW HOMES IN JUST ONE WEEKEND. BEST FRIENDS' NO MORE HOMELESS PETS NETWORK IS A GROUP OF ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO SAVING THE LIVES OF HOMELESS PETS THROUGH EFFECTIVE ADOPTION AND SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS. THE NETWORK HAS MORE THAN 1,800 (AND COUNTING) PARTNERS IN ALL 50 STATES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, BEST FRIENDS PRESENTED NETWORK PARTNERS WITH MORE THAN $3.8 MILLION IN GRANTS THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR THEM TO SAVE EVEN MORE HOMELESS PETS. NETWORK PARTNERS PARTICIPATING IN ADOPTION PROMOTIONS HELPED FIND HOMES FOR NEARLY 41,500 PETS. BEST FRIENDS PRESENTED THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY WITH A $25,000 GRANT TO HELP FIND HOMES FOR SENIOR CATS (SOME OF THE MOST AT-RISK PETS IN SHELTERS). AS A RESULT, ADOPTION RATES FOR SENIOR CATS ROSE 37 PERCENT, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO ACCEPT 122 MORE CATS FROM THE LOCAL COUNTY SHELTER. ALSO, IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, BEST FRIENDS AWARDED A $50,000 GRANT TO ALLEY CAT ADVOCATES TO FUND SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES FOR MORE THAN 1,000 COMMUNITY CATS. LARGE BREED DOGS OFTEN HAVE A HARDER TIME FINDING HOMES, SO WITH GENEROUS GRANTS FROM THE SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION AND RACHEL'S RESCUE, BEST FRIENDS PARTNERED WITH SAN ANTONIO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES (SAACS) TO LAUNCH THE BIG DOG PROJECT. SO FAR THE PROJECT HAS BEEN A HUGE SUCCESS. SAACS HIRED A NEW DOG TRAINER WHO HELPED 726 BIG DOGS. AND WITH THE PROGRAM'S HELP, 826 DOGS FOUND LOVING NEW HOMES IN FISCAL YEAR 2016. AT THE 2016 BEST FRIENDS NATIONAL CONFERENCE HELD IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MORE THAN 1,300 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING 447 INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING 187 NETWORK PARTNER GROUPS, HEARD INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND FOUND INSPIRATION TO HELP SAVE THEM ALL IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. THE CONFERENCE FEATURED THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR BOLD NEW GOAL TO END THE KILLING IN AMERICA'S SHELTERS AND MAKE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY NO-KILL BY 2025. PLANS WERE SET IN MOTION TO HELP ACHIEVE THAT GOAL. BEST FRIENDS CELEBRITY AMBASSADORS ARE CRITICAL TO SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT HOMELESS PETS AND RELEVANT ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES. WE WERE HAPPY TO HAVE ACTOR CHRISTOPHER WALKEN SERVE AS SPOKESPERSON FOR OUR "I SAVED MY BEST FRIEND" CAMPAIGN. WALKEN APPEARED ON NBC'S TODAY PROGRAM TO SHOW HIS SUPPORT FOR BEST FRIENDS. THE MANY CELEBRITY AMBASSADORS PARTICIPATING IN BEST FRIENDS PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS HAVE HELPED GROW THE ORGANIZATION'S SOCIAL MEDIA AUDIENCE TO MORE THAN 2.2 MILLION. PROGRAM CITIES: UTAH THE NO-KILL UTAH (NKUT) INITIATIVE, A BEST FRIENDS LED COALITION, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER MUNICIPAL SHELTERS, ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS AND DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS TO END THE KILLING OF PETS IN UTAH'S SHELTERS BY 2019, IS GAINING MORE MOMENTUM THAN EVER. FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, UTAH IS NO-KILL FOR DOGS AND NEARLY NO-KILL FOR CATS. THE STATE'S OVERALL SAVE RATE FOR CATS AND DOGS IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 WAS 85 PERCENT. WITH A 90 PERCENT OR HIGHER SAVE RATE IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, A TOTAL OF 33 UTAH SHELTERS WERE CONSIDERED NO-KILL. AT THE BEST FRIENDS PET ADOPTION CENTER IN SALT LAKE CITY, WHICH FEATURES ADOPTABLE PETS FROM OUR SHELTER PARTNER, A TOTAL OF 1,912 LUCKY DOGS AND CATS FOUND LOVING HOMES. AND AT THE BEST FRIENDS KITTEN NURSERY IN SALT LAKE CITY, THE NUMBER OF KITTENS GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE TOTALED 1,220. THE BEST FRIENDS SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS IN OREM AND OGDEN, JUST OUTSIDE OF SALT LAKE CITY, SPAYED OR NEUTERED 11,420 PETS, ENSURING THAT COUNTLESS PETS WOULD NOT BE ENTERING SHELTERS IN THE FUTURE. LOS ANGELES THE NO-KILL LOS ANGELES (NKLA) INITIATIVE, A BEST FRIENDS LED COALITION, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER CITY SHELTERS, ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS AND THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE L.A. NO-KILL BY THE END OF 2017, IS SAVING MORE LIVES THAN EVER. IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, THE SAVE RATE FOR DOGS AND CATS IN L.A. CITY SHELTERS WAS 81.5 PERCENT - UP FROM 75.8 THE YEAR BEFORE. SINCE THE INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN 2012, THE NUMBER OF DOGS AND CAT KILLED IN SHELTERS HAS DECREASED BY 79.2 PERCENT. WE ARE WELL ON OUR WAY TO ACHIEVING OUR NO-KILL GOAL. THE NKLA PET ADOPTION CENTER - L.A.'S CHICEST ADOPTION CENTER THAT SHOWCASES PETS FROM OUR NKLA COALITION PARTNERS AND FROM BEST FRIENDS - FOUND HOMES FOR NEARLY 2,700 DOGS AND CATS. THE BEST FRIENDS PET ADOPTION AND SPAY/NEUTER CENTER IN LOS ANGELES PULLED 5,330 PETS FROM L.A. ANIMAL SERVICE FACILITIES, FOUND HOMES FOR MORE THAN 3,600 OF THEM, AND PERFORMED 6,500 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES. NEWBORN KITTENS TRAGICALLY ARE THE PETS MOST AT RISK PETS OF BEING KILLED LOS ANGELES CITY SHELTERS. THAT'S WHY OUR KITTEN NURSERY IN L.A. IS CRUCIAL FOR MAKING THE CITY NO-KILL. IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, THE NURSERY PROVIDED LIFESAVING SECOND CHANCES FOR 2,665 FRAGILE KITTENS. NEW YORK FOR YEARS, BEST FRIENDS HAS BEEN WORKING IN NEW YORK CITY TO SAVE THE LIVES OF HOMELESS PETS. THROUGH ADOPTION AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AS WELL AS A LIFESAVING FOSTER PROGRAM, BEST FRIENDS DIRECTLY HELPED NEARLY 1,200 DOGS AND CATS IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, AND PULLED FROM THE CITY'S SHELTERS 514 PETS IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, BEST FRIENDS, WORKING TOGETHER WITH OTHER PASSIONATE ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS, SHELTERS AND INDIVIDUALS HELPED NEW YORK CITY REACH NO-KILL FOR DOGS WITH A 90.5 PERCENT SAVE RATE. THE OVERALL SAVE RATE FOR DOGS AND CATS WAS 86.3 PERCENT, BRINGING THE CITY VERY CLOSE TO NO-KILL. ALSO IN NEW YORK CITY, BEST FRIENDS BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW BEST FRIENDS PET ADOPTION CENTER. LOCATED IN SOHO, THE CENTER WAS CONSTRUCTED TO BE ANOTHER LIFESAVING OUTLET FOR THE CITY'S DOGS AND CATS. HOMELESS PETS FROM ANIMAL CARE CENTERS OF NYC AND OUR OTHER LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE PARTNERS ARE FEATURED FOR ADOPTION AT THE CENTER. PIT BULL INITIATIVES: TRAGICALLY, IN SOME AREAS OF THE COUNTRY, VICTIMS OF ILLEGAL DOGFIGHTING RINGS ARE NOT GIVEN A CHANCE AT ADOPTION, EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE NOT BEEN INDIVIDUALLY EVALUATED. BUT WITH HELP FROM THE LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS OF BEST FRIENDS, THAT'S CHANGING. IN CALIFORNIA, GOV. JERRY BROWN SIGNED A BEST FRIENDS-SPONSORED BILL THAT GIVES DOGS SEIZED IN DOGFIGHTING CASES A CHANCE AT FINDING FOREVER HOMES. AND IN WISCONSIN, AB 487/SB 450 WAS SIGNED INTO LAW, GIVING VICTIMS OF DOGFIGHTING CASES THE SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE THEY DESERVE. PRIOR TO THAT BILL, WISCONSIN WAS ONE OF 12 STATES STILL ORDERING THAT RESCUED DOGFIGHTING VICTIMS BE AUTOMATICALLY KILLED.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE CRUCIAL FOR HELPING KEEP DOGS SAFE AT HOME WITH THEIR FAMILIES, BUT SO IS EDUCATION. THAT'S WHY BEST FRIENDS WORKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PIT-BULL-TERRIER-LIKE DOGS IN AN EFFORT TO BREAK THE NEGATIVE STIGMA AROUND THEM. THE VICKTORY DOGS (THE 22 DOGS RESCUED FROM THE PROPERTY OF NFL QUARTERBACK MICHAEL VICK AND BROUGHT TO THE SANCTUARY FOR LOVE AND TRAINING), HAVE EDUCATED THE PUBLIC AND SHOWN THEM THAT EVERY DOG, REGARDLESS OF PAST HISTORY OR BREED, CAN BE A WONDERFUL, LOVING PET. AND LAST YEAR, A DOCUMENTARY FILM CALLED THE CHAMPIONS WAS RELEASED. IT TELLS THE STORY OF SOME OF THOSE VICKTORY DOGS, AS WELL AS THE STORY OF BEST FRIENDS AND OTHER GROUPS WHO RESCUED THEM. THE FILM, WITH 145 SCREENINGS IN 41 STATES, PLUS AVAILABILITY FOR STREAMING ON NETFLIX, DID A GREAT DEAL TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF BREED DISCRIMINATION. BEST FRIENDS' LEGISLATIVE TEAM CELEBRATED 22 WINS FOR PIT-BULL-TERRIER-LIKE DOGS (15 CITY, SIX STATE, AND ONE FEDERAL). A TOTAL OF 20 (AND COUNTING) STATES HAVE ADOPTED PROVISIONS AGAINST BREED DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION. MORE THAN 37,200 EMAILS RELATED TO OUR PIT BULL INITIATIVES WERE SENT IN BY CARING PEOPLE THROUGH OUR LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER. AND SINCE BEST FRIENDS' PIT BULL INITIATIVE EFFORTS BEGAN IN 2009, WE'VE BEEN ABLE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT MORE THAN 1.9 MILLION PIT-BULL-TERRIER-LIKE DOGS. PUPPY MILL INITIATIVES: BEST FRIENDS CONTINUES ITS WORK TO PUT AN END TO PUPPY MILLS BY FOCUSING ON THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM: RETAIL STORES SELLING MILL-BRED PETS. OUR WORK INCLUDES SPEARHEADING ORDINANCES AND ENCOURAGING PET STORES TO OFFER ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION, RATHER THAN SELL MILL-BRED PETS. WE ALSO WORK TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE DEPLORABLE LIVING CONDITIONS F MILL-BRED PETS, AND URGE PEOPLE TO ADOPT (INSTEAD OF BUY) THEIR NEW BEST FRIENDS. AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS, 102 NEW COMMUNITIES HAVE BANNED THE SALE OF MILL-BRED PETS IN RETAIL STORES, BRINGING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. AND CANADA BANNING SUCH SALES TO 191. OUR PUPPY MILL INITIATIVE LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS RESULTED IN 86 WINS (82 ORDINANCES, THREE STATE BILLS AND ONE POLICY CHANGE). ALONG WITH A TEAM OF PASSIONATE LOCAL ADVOCATES IN NEW JERSEY, BEST FRIENDS HELPED ENACT 51 RETAIL PET STORE ORDINANCES. AND IN SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEST FRIENDS HELPED ENACT A MAJOR ORDINANCE THAT BANS THE SALE OF DOGS AND CATS IN PET STORES, UNLESS THEY COME FROM SHELTERS OR RESCUE GROUPS. NEARLY 19,500 EMAILS FROM CONCERNED CONSTITUENTS WERE SENT THROUGH BEST FRIENDS' LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER, URGING LEGISLATORS TO REGULATE COMMERCIAL BREEDING AND SHOWING THEM THAT THE CONTINUING PROBLEM OF INHUMANE TREATMENT OF DOGS IN PUPPY MILLS IS SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE DEEPLY CARE ABOUT. CAT INITIATIVES: BEST FRIENDS RUNS LIFESAVING COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAMS IN MULTIPLE CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SAVE THE LIVES OF COMMUNITY (STRAY, FREE-ROAMING) CATS THROUGH TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR). TNR PROGRAMS TRAP, SPAY OR NEUTER AND VACCINATE COMMUNITY CATS AND THEN RETURN THEM TO THEIR OUTDOOR HOMES. OUR TNR PROGRAMS ARE CRUCIAL FOR SAVING LIVES BECAUSE CATS (ESPECIALLY COMMUNITY CATS) ARE AMONG THE MOST AT-RISK PETS IN SHELTERS. COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAMS ARE ACTIVE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA; LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA; ATLANTA, GEORGIA; AND IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF UTAH. WE ALSO RUN COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH PETSMART CHARITIES IN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA; PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA; BALTIMORE, MARYLAND; AND COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. THIS PAST AUGUST, OUR COMMUNITY CATS PROJECT IN BALTIMORE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PETSMART CHARITIES, WRAPPED UP ITS FINAL YEAR OF PROGRAMMING AND ENTERED A NEW PHASE: SUSTAINABILITY. BALTIMORE ANIMAL RESCUE AND CARE SHELTER (BARCS) IS NOW SAVING AT LEAST 90 PERCENT OF THE CATS ENTERING THE SHELTER. BEST FRIENDS CELEBRATED 21 LEGISLATIVE WINS FOR COMMUNITY CATS (12 CITY, THREE COUNTY, AND SIX STATE). THAT MEANS FEWER CATS WILL ENTER SHELTERS IN THE FUTURE AND COUNTLESS LIVES WILL BE SAVED. MORE THAN 42,000 COMMUNITY CATS WERE HELPED BY BEST FRIENDS COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAMS AND CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS WITH HUMANE, EFFECTIVE TNR PROGRAMS ACROSS THE NATION. AND NEARLY 21,500 EMAILS WERE SENT THROUGH OUR LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER BY COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS ON BEHALF OF THE LIVES OF COMMUNITY CATS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 ANNE MEJIA, SECRETARY AND CYRUS MEJIA, BOARD MEMBER, ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE 990 IS PREPARED INTERNALLY AND REVIEWED BY TANNER LLC, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE RETURN IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE WHOLE BOARD FOR FINAL REVIEW BEFORE BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C UPON BEING APPOINTED, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICIERS, AND STAFF 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 AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT THE TRANSACTIONS COMPLY WITH POLICY. THIS POLICY IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW BY THE BOARD TO PROVIDE GREATER STRUCTURE; INCLUDING REQUIRING MORE FREQUENT SIGN-OFF ON POLICY,MORE REPORTING, AND RESTRICTIONS ON PARTICIPATION BY RELEVANT BOARD AND STAFF IN THE DEALING WITH THE CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 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. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CFO, CDMO, CRPO, CIO, CDO ABD THE CNPO AFTER CONSIDERING DATA FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CEO REVIEWS THOSE SALARIES WITH THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, 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.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: AGENCY FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS -1,041,599. UNREALIZED CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT 432,523. WELLNESS CENTER NET LOSS -53,707. ELIMINATION OF FITNESS EXPENSES -120,042. MISCELLANEOUS ADJUSTMENT -18,377.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) BEST FRIENDS PRODUCTIONS LLC
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
47-2566720 		PARTICIPATE IN JOINT VENTURE TO PRODUCE A FILM UT 10,176 410,176 BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
(2) 1089 WYCKOFF LLC
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
81-0717002 		HOLD LEASE ON BUILDING IN NEW YORK, NY UT -197,762 92,682 BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
(3) 307 WEST BROADWAY LLC
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
47-4201980 		HOLD LEASE ON BUILDING IN MANHATTAN, NY UT -350,239 114,862 BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
(4) CHUFF LLC
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
47-4259736 		PURCHASE PROPERTY IN KANAB, UT UT -102,702 2,428,780 BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
(5) AMBER HOUSING LLC
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
81-0898475 		PURCHASE PROPERTY IN KANAB, UT UT -25,230 1,328,024 BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 


Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) BEST FRIENDS WELLNESS CENTER INC

5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
47-3149724 		OPERATE FITNESS CENTER UT BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
  		C -53,707 59,032 100.000 % Yes  












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) BEST FRIENDS WELLNESS CENTER INC

 A 12,000 ARM'S LENGTH ESTIMATE OF RENT
(2) BEST FRIENDS WELLNESS CENTER INC

 J 12,000 ARM'S LENGTH ESTIMATE OF RENT
(3) BEST FRIENDS WELLNESS CENTER INC

 O 47,168 PORTION OF SALARY AND PAYROLL TAX



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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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