Form990


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)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2023 , and ending 09-30-2024
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 $ 178,487,208
F Name and address of principal officer:
JULIANNE CASTLE
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
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  
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.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 7
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,119
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 21,105
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -439,063
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 168,997,308 143,099,538
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 884,576 1,257,155
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,909,922 4,232,138
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -299,823 -315,980
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 173,491,983 148,272,851
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 13,647,737 17,110,976
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) 78,848,434 89,656,131
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 905,599 1,347,316
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 29,793,389    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 54,737,828 65,266,648
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 148,139,598 173,381,071
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 25,352,385 -25,108,220
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 216,306,392 200,572,201
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 64,300,826 59,632,529
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 152,005,566 140,939,672
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 2
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 $ 37,684,086 including grants of $ 300,789 ) (Revenue $ 720,030 )
ANIMAL CARE ACTIVITIES (SANCTUARY) - SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 92,536,376 including grants of $ 16,772,082 ) (Revenue $ 850,982 )
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 expenses130,220,462
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 3
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
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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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
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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
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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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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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
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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
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment
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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
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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 V......
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
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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
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11b
 
No
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.........
14b
 
No
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.....
15
 
No
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...
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
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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
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18
Yes
 
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
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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
 
 
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
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
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
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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
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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
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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
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25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment
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26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
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28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
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28b
Yes
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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
231
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
1,119
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
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
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: VI , CJ
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
Yes
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
3
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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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
12
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
7
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
 
No
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
 
 
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 on 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 on 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 on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," 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
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
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 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
STEPHEN HOWELL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD   KANAB,UT84741 (435) 644-2001
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 7
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 the 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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(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) ABIGAIL JONES......................................................................
BOARD VICE-CHAIR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(2) LYNN FLANDERS......................................................................
BOARD TREASURER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(3) MICARL HILL......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(4) OKE MUELLER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(5) LONA WILLIAMS......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(6) DENISE CLARK......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(7) PHEFELIA NEZ......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(8) ALFRED BATTISTA......................................................................
BOARD CHAIR / INTERNAL CONSULTANT
40.00
.................
 
X           191,978 0 16,673
(9) GREGORY CASTLE......................................................................
CO-FOUNDER / INTERNAL CONSULTANT
40.00
.................
 
X           170,107 0 26,918
(10) BERNADETTE MEJIA......................................................................
BOARD SECRETARY / DIRECTOR OF PRINCIPAL GIFTS
40.00
.................
 
X           175,342 0 16,797
(11) CYRUS MEJIA......................................................................
CO-FOUNDER / INTERNAL CONSULTANT
40.00
.................
 
X           93,378 0 16,797
(12) JULIANNE CASTLE......................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
40.00
.................
 
X   X       526,755 0 7,453
(13) STEPHEN HOWELL......................................................................
CFO AND COO
40.00
.................
 
    X       432,322 0 37,715
(14) SUSAN CITRO......................................................................
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER
40.00
.................
 
    X       281,634 0 25,725
(15) JOSEPH ANGELO......................................................................
CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER
40.00
.................
 
    X       262,833 0 12,352
(16) VALERIE DORIAN......................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
40.00
.................
 
    X       268,195 0 33,028
(17) HOLLY SIZEMORE......................................................................
CHIEF MISSIONS OFFICER
40.00
.................
 
    X       226,183 0 16,844
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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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(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) JUDAH BATTISTA........................................................................
CHIEF SANCTUARY OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
    X       221,647 0 27,352
(19) GRETA PALMER........................................................................
CHIEF BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS
40.00
.......................  
    X       218,617 0 16,797
(20) MARC PERALTA........................................................................
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
    X       219,193 0 27,477
(21) ELISE TRAUB........................................................................
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER & CHIEF OF STAFF
40.00
.......................  
    X       213,572 0 7,000
(22) AMY STARNES........................................................................
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
    X       215,495 0 25,812
(23) KAREN GALLARDO........................................................................
SR. DIRECTOR, MAJOR & PLANNED GIVING
40.00
.......................  
        X   265,320 0 16,844
(24) REBECCA HUSS........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
40.00
.......................  
        X   223,417 0 16,797
(25) ERIKA WESTBAY ARNOLD........................................................................
DIRECTOR, PROCESS EXCELLENCE
40.00
.......................  
        X   189,763 0 35,777
(26) SUSAN COSBY........................................................................
SENIOR ADVISOR, STRATEGY & INTEGRATION
40.00
.......................  
        X   184,475 0 15,088
(27) ERIN KATRIBE........................................................................
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL VETERINARY PROGRAM
40.00
.......................  
        X   177,361 0 25,725






1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 4,757,587 0 424,971
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 149
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
PMX AGENCY LLC

ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER 63RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10007
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 1,875,608
GRIFFIN COMMUNICATIONS LLC

176 VENICE COVE
AUSTIN,TX78737
ADVOCACY CONSULTING 996,947
CASANOVA PUBLICIDAD LLC

3337 SUSAN ST 200
COSTA MESA,CA92626
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 530,254
ENDLESS EVENTS LLC

11201 N TATUM BLVD SUITE 300 8296
PHOENIX,AZ85028
NATIONAL CONFERENCE EVENT PLANNING 382,557
SMITH-SCOTT PROPERTIES LTD

1933 WALLENBERG DR
FORT COLLINS,CO80526
RENTAL PROPERTY 278,690
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 12
Form 990 (2023)
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 197,035
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 299,577
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 132,839
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 142,470,087
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 6,109,469
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 143,099,538
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM EVENTS 901101 683,542 683,542    
b CLINIC REVENUE 541900 573,613 573,613    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 1,257,155
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 398,040 398,040    
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties........... 26,910 26,910    
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 2,052,487  
b Less: rental expenses 6b 3,047,645  
c Rental income or (loss) 6c -995,158  
d Net rental income or (loss)....... -995,158 -522,031   24,879
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 25,946,298 3,713,859
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 25,169,561 656,498
c Gain or (loss) 7c 776,737 3,057,361
d Net gain or (loss)......... 3,834,098 3,834,098    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 299,577of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 80,495
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 62,107
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 18,388 18,388  
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 1,603,321
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 1,278,546
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 324,775 300,329 24,446  
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a CAFETERIA 722514 162,813 162,813    
b ANGELS REST 812900 87,492 87,492    
c MAGAZINE ADVERTISING 541800 58,800 42,691 16,109  
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 309,105
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 148,272,851 5,587,497 -439,063 24,879
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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 .... 17,068,612 17,068,612
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 42,364 42,364
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 4,620,947 1,358,885 2,141,938 1,120,124
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........ 66,967,851 52,489,634 4,519,103 9,959,114
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,569,402 2,157,195 110,299 301,908
9 Other employee benefits ....... 10,415,800 8,660,871 535,175 1,219,754
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,082,131 3,898,371 408,222 775,538
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 228,325 4,765 223,560  
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ........... 1,777,349 1,777,349    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,347,316 1,347,316
f Investment management fees ...... 870,431   870,431  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 4,089,772 3,393,786 639,125 56,861
12 Advertising and promotion .... 8,476,584 4,459,978 34,311 3,982,295
13 Office expenses ....... 933,592 288,115 614,227 31,250
14 Information technology ...... 5,813,635 4,452,458 710,491 650,686
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 4,229,246 4,002,031 141,270 85,945
17 Travel ............ 5,432,967 4,603,608 230,123 599,236
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,110,937 1,673,834 10,058 427,045
20 Interest ........... 980,737 60,459 916,929 3,349
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,600,555 2,119,033 481,522  
23 Insurance ... 2,423,727 2,143,564 234,107 46,056
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 FOOD MEDICAL SUP 11,263,072 11,247,291 14,968 813
b PRINTING 7,073,427 1,699,716 6,873 5,366,838
c POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 5,223,170 1,357,394 54,163 3,811,613
d MISCELLANEOUS 1,739,122 1,261,149 470,325 7,648
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 173,381,071 130,220,462 13,367,220 29,793,389
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 2,921,160 1,265,312 0 1,655,848
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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 ........ 3,156,862 1 2,893,487
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 22,598,337 3 5,572,362
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 504,606 4 362,257
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 1,026,385 8 1,534,452
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 4,095,420 9 4,547,052
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 127,019,367
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 31,632,247 89,893,681 10c 95,387,120
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 88,782,308 11 77,861,401
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,645,529 12 8,767,200
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 3,603,264 15 3,646,870
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 216,306,392 16 200,572,201
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 20,777,522 17 20,199,248
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 37,385,776 23 33,556,512
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   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 6,137,528 25 5,876,769
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 64,300,826 26 59,632,529
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 116,039,779 27 104,779,002
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 35,965,787 28 36,160,670
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 152,005,566 32 140,939,672
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 216,306,392 33 200,572,201
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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
148,272,851
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
173,381,071
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-25,108,220
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
152,005,566
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
14,154,079
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-111,753
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
140,939,672
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 on
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 Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
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
 
 
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

5
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11
12
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b
Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e
Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
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- 10 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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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 failed 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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 103,580,343 120,675,384 136,989,679 168,997,308 143,099,538 673,342,252
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 3 103,580,343 120,675,384 136,989,679 168,997,308 143,099,538 673,342,252
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) .. 4,358,049
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 668,984,203
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 103,580,343 120,675,384 136,989,679 168,997,308 143,099,538 673,342,252
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 168,709 1,933,664 3,020,436 297,402 -245,432 5,174,779
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 259,345 271,840 321,719 288,438 309,105 1,450,447
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 679,967,478
12
12
5,700,512
13
First 5 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
98.380 %
15
15
98.320 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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 on 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
First 5 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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
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 on 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 on 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
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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 on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 on line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
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 0.015 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 0.035 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
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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
 


Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: CAFETERIA - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 83,652. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 89,163. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 101,402. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 147,805. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 162,813. ADVERTISING - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 123,430. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 93,897. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 116,958. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 45,726. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 58,800. ANGELS REST - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 52,263. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 88,780. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 103,359. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 94,907. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 87,492.
SCHEDULE A PART II SECTION B LINE 10 CAFETERIA & VENDING INCOME $162,813 ADVERTISING $58,800 ANGELS REST $87,492
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
23-7147797
Part I
Contributors
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public
Inspection
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. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

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 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
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 ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

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

$  
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.
Cat. No. 50084S
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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 right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
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) ...................... 181,330  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 1,517,019  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 1,698,349  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 171,744,829  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 173,443,178  
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-. ................................................ 698,349  
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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (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 335,764 355,245 660,265 1,698,349 3,049,623
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 3,697 4,484 20,865 181,330 210,376
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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)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
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
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
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 July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
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 FASB 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 FASB 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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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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 .... 21,621,208 20,283,174 22,813,729 19,111,419 18,792,869
b Contributions ... 31,408 81,141 580,617 1,241,709 545,544
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 3,170,610 1,689,207 -2,705,781 2,780,234 605,072
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
         
f Administrative expenses .... 475,283 432,314 405,391 319,633 832,066
g End of year balance ...... 24,347,943 21,621,208 20,283,174 22,813,729 19,111,419
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow0 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow42.000 %
c
Term endowment right arrow58.000 %
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 .....   19,182,897 19,182,897
b Buildings ....   71,789,592 18,267,010 53,522,582
c Leasehold improvements   3,511,426 3,596,057 -84,631
d Equipment ....   12,654,582 7,966,108 4,688,474
e Other .....   19,880,870 1,803,072 18,077,798
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 95,387,120
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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.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
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.)right arrow  
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.)...........right arrow  
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 4,409,423
OTHER LIABILITIES 1,467,346







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 5,876,769
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, 2024 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND DETERMINED THERE WERE NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS. THE OPEN TAX YEARS SUBJECT TO SELECTION FOR EXAMINATION ARE 2020 THROUGH 2023.
PART V, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO USE THE INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
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 arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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 10 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, ME02332
CONSULTING   No 0 185,250 -185,250
 
PMX AGENCY LLC
ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER 63RD FLOOR
 
NEW YORK, NY10007
CONSULTING   No 0 68,400 -68,400
 
GOODUNITED
804 MEETING ST 101
 
CHARLESTON, SC29403
CONSULTING   No 0 16,425 -16,425
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow   270,075 -270,075
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.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990) 2023
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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

NEW YORK CITY GALA
(event type)
(b) Event #2

 
(event type)
(c) Other events

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

1

Gross receipts . . . . .

380,072

 

 

380,072

2

Less: Contributions . . . .

299,577

 

 

299,577
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .

80,495

 

 

80,495



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 25,186     25,186
7 Food and beverages . . . 36,921     36,921
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 62,107
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 18,388
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? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
Schedule G (Form 990) 2023
Schedule G (Form 990) 2023
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
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 provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) 31HAPPY CATS HAVEN INC

 
 
45-1633134 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(2) ACTION PROGRAMS FOR ANIMALS

 
 
27-0234541 501(C)(3) 21,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(3) ADAMS COUNTY SPCA

 
 
23-2044352 501(C)(3) 16,250 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(4) AGGIELAND HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
74-2150288 501(C)(3) 8,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(5) ALL KIND ANIMAL INITIATIVE

 
 
86-3226661 501(C)(3) 11,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(6) ALTERNATIVE HUMANE SOCIETY OF WHATCOM COUNTY

 
 
91-1551706 501(C)(3) 28,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(7) ALTUS ANIMAL CONTROL

 
 
73-6005064 GOVERNMENT 8,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(8) AMBASSADORS FOR GODS CREATURES

 
 
81-1031491 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(9) ANGEL CITY PIT BULLS

 
 
27-2348995 501(C)(3) 201,542 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(10) ANIMAL ALLIES RESCUE FOUNDATION INC

 
 
45-5074781 501(C)(3) 9,796 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(11) ANIMAL ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SLIDELL

 
 
72-0972176 501(C)(3) 17,405 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(12) ANIMAL CARE CENTERS OF NYC

 
 
13-3788986 501(C)(3) 78,410 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(13) ANIMAL GRANTMAKERS

 
 
26-0688246 501(C)(3) 10,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(14) ANIMAL HUMANE ASSOCIATION OF NEW MEXICO

 
 
85-0207652 501(C)(3) 84,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(15) ANIMAL PROTECTION LEAGUE INC

 
 
35-2204674 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(16) ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD &

 
 
23-7095476 501(C)(3) 68,600 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(17) ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BERKS COUNTY

 
 
23-1417505 501(C)(3) 7,095 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(18) ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF IOWA

 
 
42-0680427 501(C)(3) 240,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(19) ANIMAL SERVICES FOUNDATION INC

 
 
86-1864352 501(C)(3) 34,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(20) ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION INC

 
 
22-1752792 501(C)(3) 41,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(21) ANSON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
56-6000273 GOVERNMENT 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(22) ARDMORE ANIMAL CARE INC

 
 
73-1272540 501(C)(3) 11,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(23) ASHTABULA COUNTY ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE

 
 
34-6004922 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(24) ASSOCIATION OF SHELTER VETERINARIANS

 
 
73-1627937 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(25) ATASCOSA COUNTY

 
 
74-6001468 GOVERNMENT 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(26) AUSTIN PETS ALIVE

 
 
74-2893360 501(C)(3) 2,350,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(27) BALTIMORE ANIMAL RESCUE & CARE CENTER

 
 
86-1130456 501(C)(3) 71,112 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(28) BARNWELL COUNTY GOVERNMENT

 
 
57-6000307 GOVERNMENT 22,750 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(29) BARRK ANIMAL RESCUE & REHAB FOR K9S KRISTINA HOWLEY

 
 
82-1663911 501(C)(3) 47,475 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(30) BEAUMONT PETS ALIVE

 
 
82-4798808 501(C)(3) 33,390 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(31) BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER

 
 
47-4273597 501(C)(3) 31,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(32) BELLEVILLE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
37-0814881 501(C)(3) 201,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(33) BENTON ANIMAL CONTROL

 
 
71-6000806 GOVERNMENT 8,050 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(34) BERNALILLO COUNTY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

 
 
85-6000202 GOVERNMENT 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(35) BEST FRIEND RODENT RESCUE

 
 
27-4713942 501(C)(3) 5,277 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(36) BETTER WORLD RESCUE

 
 
87-4001454 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(37) BETTERTOGETHER FOREVER

 
 
20-1329182 501(C)(3) 203,750 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(38) BEYOND THE FIGHT INITIATIVE LLC

 
 
93-3098871 501(C)(3) 9,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(39) BIG PAWS OF THE OZARKS

 
 
46-4740246 501(C)(3) 43,805 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(40) BLUEFEATHER HORSE SANCTUARY AND MISFIT MUSTANGS

 
 
88-3588104 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(41) BOARDING FOR RESCUES AND ANIMAL WELFARE

 
 
46-5252283 501(C)(3) 9,075 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(42) BONAPARTES RETREAT

 
 
27-1180966 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(43) BOSSIER CITY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
72-6000179 501(C)(3) 32,565 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(44) BRANDYWINE VALLEY SPCA

 
 
23-1381030 501(C)(3) 114,400 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(45) BRO AND TRACY ANIMAL WELFARE

 
 
85-0467886 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(46) BURKE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
56-6000280 GOVERNMENT 6,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(47) BURLINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
56-6001189 GOVERNMENT 25,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(48) CALIFORNIA LABRADORS RETRIEVERS AND MORE RESCUE

 
 
45-1589323 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(49) CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 
 
58-6000792 GOVERNMENT 30,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(50) CAPITAL HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
47-0376622 501(C)(3) 14,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(51) CASTLE VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE

 
 
87-2045033 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(52) CAT ACTION TEAM

 
 
83-1970767 501(C)(3) 8,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(53) CAT TOWN

 
 
27-3838132 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(54) CATNIP FOUNDATION

 
 
47-4528787 501(C)(3) 17,580 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(55) CENTRAL AROOSTOOK HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
23-7333853 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(56) CHARITY HQ

 
 
87-1402056 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(57) CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY

 
 
57-6021863 501(C)(3) 268,990 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(58) CHEROKEE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
63-6001442 GOVERNMENT 11,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(59) CHRISTIAN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
61-6000824 GOVERNMENT 12,205 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(60) CINCINNATI ANIMAL CARE

 
 
85-2177478 501(C)(3) 11,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(61) CITY OF AZTEC

 
 
86-1864352 GOVERNMENT 36,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(62) CITY OF BAYTOWN ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
74-6000246 GOVERNMENT 14,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(63) CITY OF BROWNSVILLE TEXAS

 
 
74-6000422 GOVERNMENT 16,640 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(64) CITY OF CABOT-CABOT ANIMAL SUPPORT SERVICES

 
 
71-0334905 GOVERNMENT 41,700 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(65) CITY OF CASTROVILLE ANIMAL CONTROL

 
 
74-6000497 GOVERNMENT 28,700 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(66) CITY OF CENTERTON ARKANSAS

 
 
71-0460462 GOVERNMENT 5,610 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(67) CITY OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE

 
 
71-0802386 GOVERNMENT 5,125 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(68) CITY OF CLOVIS

 
 
85-6000117 GOVERNMENT 22,400 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(69) CITY OF DARDANELLE ANIMAL CONTROL

 
 
71-0429942 GOVERNMENT 5,150 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(70) CITY OF GILLETTE ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
83-6000062 GOVERNMENT 12,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(71) CITY OF HENDERSON ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

 
 
88-6000720 GOVERNMENT 12,495 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(72) CITY OF HOLBROOK

 
 
86-6000251 GOVERNMENT 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(73) CITY OF JUNCTION

 
 
74-6001471 GOVERNMENT 7,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(74) CITY OF LOS ANGELES

 
 
95-6000735 GOVERNMENT 152,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(75) CITY OF MADILL ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
73-6005301 GOVERNMENT 11,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(76) CITY OF MIAMI KETCHER-KEHELEY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
73-6005323 GOVERNMENT 9,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(77) CITY OF NEEDLES

 
 
95-6000750 GOVERNMENT 8,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(78) CITY OF PERRIS ANIMAL CONTROL

 
 
95-6000761 GOVERNMENT 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(79) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO

 
 
95-6000772 GOVERNMENT 28,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(80) CITY OF SUGAR LAND

 
 
74-6027491 GOVERNMENT 8,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(81) CITY OF TRACY

 
 
94-6000442 GOVERNMENT 9,750 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(82) CITY OF VISALIA ANIMAL CARE CENTER

 
 
94-6000449 GOVERNMENT 6,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(83) CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
71-6012481 GOVERNMENT 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(84) CLEAR CREEK CAT RESCUE

 
 
27-2265973 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(85) COCONINO HUMANE ASSOCIATION

 
 
86-0176883 501(C)(3) 7,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(86) COLES COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
37-6000640 GOVERNMENT 20,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(87) COLLETON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
57-6000339 GOVERNMENT 6,205 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(88) COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

 
 
23-7098397 501(C)(3) 89,250 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(89) COLUSA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
94-6000508 GOVERNMENT 27,600 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(90) COMMUNITY ANIMAL MEDICINE PROJECT INC

 
 
20-8542566 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(91) COMMUNITY CAT SUPPORT NETWORK

 
 
92-0510347 501(C)(3) 5,805 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(92) COMMUNITY CATS GLOBAL

 
 
85-3194486 501(C)(3) 20,350 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(93) COMPANION ANIMAL ALLIANCE

 
 
27-1204719 501(C)(3) 13,655 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(94) COMPANION ANIMAL COALITION

 
 
92-3015915 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(95) COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND

 
 
56-6000291 GOVERNMENT 31,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(96) COUNTY OF TEHAMA ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
94-6000543 GOVERNMENT 11,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(97) CRAVEN PAMLICO ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
56-2002666 GOVERNMENT 8,910 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(98) CUDDLES CAT CAFE

 
 
85-1081746 501(C)(3) 10,610 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(99) DOG RESCUE R US

 
 
84-1980246 501(C)(3) 15,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(100) DOGS ADOPTION NETWORK

 
 
92-3722009 501(C)(3) 5,950 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(101) DOGS PLAYING FOR LIFE

 
 
46-5559418 501(C)(3) 95,150 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(102) DOGSTER'S SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM

 
 
68-0587332 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(103) DOWNTOWN DOG RESCUE

 
 
46-1958507 501(C)(3) 6,250 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(104) EDMOND ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
73-6005189 501(C)(3) 19,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(105) ENID SPCA

 
 
73-1546461 501(C)(3) 72,900 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(106) FARMINGTON REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
85-6000129 501(C)(3) 16,365 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(107) FIX WEST TEXAS

 
 
84-4108520 501(C)(3) 5,350 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(108) FIXIN' FERALS TNR & RESCUE

 
 
88-0822168 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(109) FIXNATION INC

 
 
83-0452460 501(C)(3) 12,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(110) FLEET OF ANGELS

 
 
46-3895690 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(111) FOLLOW YOUR HEART ANIMAL RESCUE

 
 
46-1991182 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(112) FOR PETS SAKE RESCUE

 
 
84-4175505 501(C)(3) 40,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(113) FOREST COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
39-1812068 501(C)(3) 11,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(114) FORT BEND COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
74-6001969 GOVERNMENT 8,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(115) FRANKLIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
52-1256009 501(C)(3) 22,426 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(116) FRIENDS FOR ANIMALS OF METRO DETROIT

 
 
38-3171570 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(117) FRIENDS OF BERRIEN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL

 
 
84-4777503 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(118) FRIENDS OF DALLAS ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
83-4099633 501(C)(3) 36,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(119) FRIENDS OF MARSHALL ANIMALS

 
 
81-3050540 501(C)(3) 20,800 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(120) FRIENDS OF ROSWELL ANIMALS

 
 
82-1190073 501(C)(3) 14,429 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(121) GATEWAY PET GUARDIANS

 
 
26-0096240 501(C)(3) 66,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(122) GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
71-0458910 501(C)(3) 33,950 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(123) GREENBRIER HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
55-0596790 501(C)(3) 17,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(124) GREENSBURG DECATUR COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
35-6000138 501(C)(3) 27,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(125) GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
59-0806978 501(C)(3) 39,700 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(126) HARRISON COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL - WV

 
 
55-6000328 GOVERNMENT 24,999 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(127) HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
99-0073490 501(C)(3) 57,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(128) HAYWARD ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
94-6000346 GOVERNMENT 6,283 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(129) HEART LA

 
 
82-5280771 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(130) HEARTLAND ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
16-1617345 501(C)(3) 12,300 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(131) HEARTS & BONES ANIMAL RESCUE

 
 
82-0605962 501(C)(3) 15,600 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(132) HEBER VALLEY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
87-6000232 GOVERNMENT 7,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(133) HIGH COUNTRY HUMANE

 
 
45-2912962 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(134) HILL COUNTRY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
74-2377542 501(C)(3) 13,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(135) HOMEWARD TRAILS ANIMAL RESCUE INC

 
 
32-0086330 501(C)(3) 30,720 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(136) HORRY COUNTY ANIMAL CARE CENTER

 
 
57-6000365 GOVERNMENT 80,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(137) HOUSTON PETS ALIVE

 
 
46-5455638 501(C)(3) 79,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(138) HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH

 
 
58-0619035 501(C)(3) 316,600 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(139) HUMANE SOCIETY OF ELKHART COUNTY

 
 
35-0996134 501(C)(3) 15,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(140) HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER DAYTON

 
 
31-0537073 501(C)(3) 42,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(141) HUMANE SOCIETY OF HALL COUNTY - NORTHEAST GEORGIA

 
 
58-0678817 501(C)(3) 544,900 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(142) HUMANE SOCIETY OF HARRISON COUNTY INC WV

 
 
55-0451132 501(C)(3) 5,965 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(143) HUMANE SOCIETY OF MIDLAND COUNTY

 
 
38-6114132 501(C)(3) 53,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(144) HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS

 
 
75-1245911 501(C)(3) 6,750 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(145) HUMANE SOCIETY OF PARKERSBURG WVA

 
 
55-0404377 501(C)(3) 19,400 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(146) HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

 
 
43-1108057 501(C)(3) 35,614 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(147) HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

 
 
86-0112798 501(C)(3) 100,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(148) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OZARKS

 
 
71-0401481 501(C)(3) 34,955 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(149) HUMANE SOCIETY OF TOM GREEN COUNTY

 
 
75-6030459 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(150) HUMANE SOCIETY OF VALDOSTALOWNDES CTY

 
 
58-1874746 501(C)(3) 9,205 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(151) HUMANE SOCIETY OF WALTON COUNTY

 
 
35-2793347 501(C)(3) 33,300 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(152) HUMANE SOCIETY OF YUMA

 
 
86-6053617 501(C)(3) 18,280 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(153) HUMPHREYS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
62-1651766 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(154) I STAND WITH MY PACK

 
 
81-4291281 501(C)(3) 20,625 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(155) IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
82-0212536 501(C)(3) 12,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(156) IREDELL COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
56-6000309 GOVERNMENT 17,780 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(157) IT TAKES A VILLAGE ANIMAL RESCUE

 
 
86-2154869 501(C)(3) 16,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(158) JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
71-6042693 GOVERNMENT 5,125 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(159) JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
59-0624410 501(C)(3) 1,394,250 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(160) JEFFERSONVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
35-6001067 GOVERNMENT 9,020 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(161) JOINT ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
91-0819427 501(C)(3) 42,210 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(162) JOPLIN HUMANE SOCIETY INC

 
 
44-0664226 501(C)(3) 21,910 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(163) KANAWHA-CHARLESTON HUMANE ASSOCIATION

 
 
55-0435381 501(C)(3) 67,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(164) KANE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

 
 
75-3134344 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(165) KAUAI HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
99-0089250 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(166) KELLER'S KATS RESCUE INC

 
 
47-2079232 501(C)(3) 21,807 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(167) KITTEN RESCUE

 
 
95-4670174 501(C)(3) 90,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(168) KITTY BUNGALOW CHARM SCHOOL

 
 
27-1297223 501(C)(3) 61,720 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(169) KOKOMO HUMANE SOCIETY INC

 
 
35-0989705 501(C)(3) 24,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(170) KURTH MEMORIAL ANIMAL SERVICES & ADOPTION

 
 
75-6000591 501(C)(3) 8,400 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(171) LAFAYETTE ANIMAL AID

 
 
23-7414331 501(C)(3) 54,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(172) LAFAYETTE ANIMAL SHELTER & CARE CENTER

 
 
72-1335255 GOVERNMENT 28,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(173) LAKE OCONEE HUMANE SOCIETY INC

 
 
46-0485454 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(174) LAMPASAS ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
74-6001562 GOVERNMENT 16,700 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(175) LAST CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE

 
 
52-2328626 501(C)(3) 32,640 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(176) LIBERAL ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
48-6009365 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(177) LIBERTY COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
58-6002461 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(178) LIFELINE OF GALVESTON COUNTY

 
 
85-2907875 501(C)(3) 10,800 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(179) LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
38-1384441 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(180) LOVINGTON ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
85-6000604 GOVERNMENT 17,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(181) LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
54-0570901 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(182) MASON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
55-6000352 GOVERNMENT 18,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(183) MASSACHUSETTS SPCA

 
 
04-2103597 501(C)(3) 399,300 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(184) MCKAMEY ANIMAL CENTER

 
 
01-0824858 501(C)(3) 6,800 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(185) MICHIGAN ANTI CRUELTY SOCIETY

 
 
38-1420301 501(C)(3) 34,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(186) MIDLANDS HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
20-5105144 501(C)(3) 14,455 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(187) MILWAUKEE AREA DOMESTIC ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL

 
 
39-1947192 GOVERNMENT 33,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(188) MINNEAPOLIS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL

 
 
41-6005375 GOVERNMENT 27,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(189) MOHAVE COUNTY

 
 
86-6000539 GOVERNMENT 18,080 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(190) MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
74-6000558 GOVERNMENT 14,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(191) MOUNTAIN HUMANE

 
 
82-0351171 501(C)(3) 65,400 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(192) MUDDY PAWS RESCUE

 
 
47-5496436 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(193) MY PITT BULL IS FAMILY

 
 
47-2264053 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(194) NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
47-0378997 501(C)(3) 38,910 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(195) NEEDY PAWS ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
58-2046892 501(C)(3) 10,075 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(196) NEXUS EQUINE RESCUE

 
 
81-1990122 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(197) NINE LIVES FOUNDATION

 
 
20-2150714 501(C)(3) 42,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(198) NORMAN ANIMAL WELFARE

 
 
73-6005350 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(199) NORTH LITTLE ROCK ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
71-6009176 GOVERNMENT 21,320 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(200) NORTHEAST MISSOURI HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
43-6063703 501(C)(3) 27,505 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(201) NORTHERN OKLAHOMA HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
73-1245251 501(C)(3) 29,700 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(202) NUZZLES & CO

 
 
87-0482464 501(C)(3) 5,586 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(203) OHIO ALLEYCAT RESOURCE & SPAYNEUTER CLINIC

 
 
31-1728182 501(C)(3) 55,455 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(204) OKLAHOMA ALLIANCE FOR ANIMALS

 
 
84-1640954 501(C)(3) 16,900 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(205) OKLAHOMA CITY ANIMAL WELFARE

 
 
73-6005359 GOVERNMENT 6,700 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(206) OLD DOMINION HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
80-0883525 501(C)(3) 17,242 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(207) ONE TAIL AT A TIME

 
 
26-2125306 501(C)(3) 131,355 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(208) ONSLOW COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
56-6000326 GOVERNMENT 38,780 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(209) OPERATION KINDNESS

 
 
75-1553350 501(C)(3) 865,525 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(210) OZARK FREEDOM DRIVERS

 
 
88-2392930 501(C)(3) 19,899 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(211) PACC911

 
 
20-5153613 501(C)(3) 5,600 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(212) PACIFIC ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION DBA PAWS OF CORONADO

 
 
06-1680429 501(C)(3) 7,225 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(213) PALM VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER

 
 
74-1819910 501(C)(3) 53,172 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(214) PASADENA ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
74-6001846 GOVERNMENT 5,900 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(215) PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA

 
 
95-1643344 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(216) PATRONS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER INC

 
 
47-5391317 501(C)(3) 8,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(217) PAWS AND CLAWS PET SHELTER

 
 
71-0644363 501(C)(3) 5,455 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(218) PAWS AND CLAWS RESCUE INC

 
 
85-1004813 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(219) PAWS FOR LIFE K9 RESCUE

 
 
83-0757621 501(C)(3) 262,350 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(220) PAWS HUMANE INC

 
 
58-2513501 501(C)(3) 7,205 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(221) PAWSITIVE PATHWAYS

 
 
93-2351501 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(222) PAWTCAKE REFUGE INC

 
 
81-3142530 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(223) PEACE LOVE AND PAWS RESCUE

 
 
85-1255027 501(C)(3) 14,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(224) PEARL'S ALOHA RESCUE TEAM AND ALOHA ANIMAL CONNECTION

 
 
92-1402844 501(C)(3) 5,235 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(225) PENDER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
56-2023827 GOVERNMENT 90,605 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(226) PEOPLE FOR PETS MAGIC VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
94-3080299 501(C)(3) 9,186 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(227) PET-A-BULLS INC

 
 
27-4013718 501(C)(3) 26,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(228) PINAL COUNTY ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL

 
 
86-6000556 GOVERNMENT 45,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(229) PIT RIDGE RESCUE

 
 
84-4387316 501(C)(3) 11,238 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(230) PLANNED PETHOOD OF GEORGIA

 
 
90-0516757 501(C)(3) 37,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(231) POLK COUNTY BULLY PROJECT

 
 
84-2316936 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(232) POPE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
41-1575524 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(233) PORTLAND ANIMAL CARE SERVICES

 
 
74-6003691 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(234) PORTSMOUTH HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
54-0560059 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(235) PROVIDENCE ANIMAL CENTER

 
 
23-1440112 501(C)(3) 141,687 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(236) RED DESERT HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
83-0307099 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(237) RENEGADE PAWS RESCUE

 
 
83-3915500 501(C)(3) 24,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(238) RESCUE TEXAS RESOURCES

 
 
87-4416573 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(239) RESCUED PETS MOVEMENT INC

 
 
46-3708327 501(C)(3) 5,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(240) REZDAWG RESCUE

 
 
46-1412023 501(C)(3) 51,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(241) RICHMOND ANIMAL LEAGUE INC

 
 
51-0240493 501(C)(3) 26,399 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(242) RICHMOND SPCA

 
 
54-0506328 501(C)(3) 46,223 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(243) RIO GRANDE VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
74-2516749 501(C)(3) 21,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(244) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
56-6001527 GOVERNMENT 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(245) ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUPPY RESCUE

 
 
27-2214963 501(C)(3) 40,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(246) RORY TO THE RESCUE

 
 
92-2118615 501(C)(3) 107,400 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(247) ROUND VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE

 
 
61-1614400 501(C)(3) 8,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(248) RUFF HAVEN CRISIS SHELTERING

 
 
85-0838808 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(249) RUTLAND COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
03-6006930 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(250) SAFE HARBOR ANIMAL COALITION

 
 
84-2145454 501(C)(3) 50,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(251) SALT LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
87-6000316 GOVERNMENT 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(252) SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
95-1661688 501(C)(3) 399,531 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(253) SAND SPRINGS ANIMAL WELFARE

 
 
73-6005411 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(254) SANTA CRUZ COUNTY - AZ

 
 
86-6000559 GOVERNMENT 5,205 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(255) SEATTLE AREA FELINE RESCUE

 
 
91-2041961 501(C)(3) 23,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(256) SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
04-3490671 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(257) SECOND CHANCE SHERIDAN CAT RESCUE

 
 
27-1336749 501(C)(3) 9,875 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(258) SFC VIRGINIA INC

 
 
84-2340045 501(C)(3) 32,082 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(259) SICSA PET ADOPTION CENTER

 
 
23-7367199 501(C)(3) 25,400 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(260) SISKIYOU HUMANE SOCIETY INC

 
 
94-2411106 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(261) SMYTH ANIMAL RESCUE

 
 
83-3751869 501(C)(3) 14,232 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(262) SNIP AND TIP INC

 
 
85-4132897 501(C)(3) 36,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(263) SOUL DOG RESCUE

 
 
45-4137227 501(C)(3) 70,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(264) SOUTHERN COUNTIES RESCUE INC

 
 
45-4597576 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(265) SOUTHERN PINES ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
64-0514796 GOVERNMENT 53,205 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(266) SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY

 
 
87-6000481 501(C)(3) 17,958 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(267) SPAY NEUTER IMPERATIVE PROJECT CALIFORNIA (AKA SNIP BUS)

 
 
46-1587546 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(268) SPAY NEUTER INITIATIVE

 
 
84-4734799 501(C)(3) 8,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(269) SPCA OF BRAZORIA COUNTY

 
 
23-7404451 501(C)(3) 71,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(270) SPCA OF FREDERICKSBURG VA INC

 
 
54-0648185 501(C)(3) 16,240 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(271) ST MARY PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER & CONTROL

 
 
72-6001283 GOVERNMENT 12,095 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(272) ST SOPHIA'S FORGOTTEN FELINES

 
 
36-4696076 501(C)(3) 25,625 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(273) ST TAMMANY PARISH DEPT OF ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
72-6001034 GOVERNMENT 18,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(274) STANISLAUS ANIMAL SERVICES AGENCY

 
 
94-6000540 501(C)(3) 28,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(275) STRAY CAT ALLIANCE

 
 
95-4787231 501(C)(3) 195,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(276) TANGIPAHOA PARISH ANIMAL CONTROL

 
 
72-6001371 GOVERNMENT 21,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(277) TAYSIA BLUE RESCUE

 
 
27-2775999 501(C)(3) 6,400 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(278) TEN LIVES CLUB

 
 
16-1611221 501(C)(3) 61,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(279) THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION

 
 
88-0144253 501(C)(3) 28,040 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(280) THE BULLHEAD CITY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
86-0494205 GOVERNMENT 35,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(281) THE DORSET EQUINE RESCUE INC

 
 
46-3192988 501(C)(3) 8,372 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(282) THE GREATER HUNTSVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
23-7093527 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(283) THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH

 
 
57-1116175 501(C)(3) 58,200 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(284) THE INNER PUP

 
 
47-1728816 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(285) THE LITTLE LION FOUNDATION

 
 
81-3553796 501(C)(3) 33,750 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(286) THE LITTLE RED DOG INC

 
 
45-3682976 501(C)(3) 35,600 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(287) THE NELSON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
61-6000701 501(C)(3) 12,705 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(288) THE PAW MISSION

 
 
82-2187275 501(C)(3) 125,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(289) THE PUPPY MAMMA

 
 
81-5370247 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(290) THOMASVILLE THOMAS CTY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
58-1299962 501(C)(3) 486,300 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(291) UNDERDOG ANIMAL RESCUE & REHAB

 
 
82-3156476 501(C)(3) 18,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(292) UNDERDOG RESCUE RANCH

 
 
93-4489077 501(C)(3) 6,600 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(293) UTAH ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

 
 
87-6000577 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(294) UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES & TOWNS

 
 
87-6000393 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(295) UTAH'S FIRST LADY FOUNDATION

 
 
86-2475015 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(296) VALLEY VIEW EQUINE RESCUE

 
 
26-3832985 501(C)(3) 14,815 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(297) VERNON PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
72-6001439 501(C)(3) 15,300 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(298) VICTORIA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICE

 
 
74-6002445 501(C)(3) 10,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(299) VVC OF TEXAS LLC

 
 
81-4469290 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(300) WASHINGTON COUNTY SPCA

 
 
73-6107239 501(C)(3) 22,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(301) WEBER COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

 
 
87-6000308 GOVERNMENT 18,360 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(302) WEST VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
20-8179233 501(C)(3) 492,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(303) WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER

 
 
74-6000978 501(C)(3) 10,500 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(304) WILSON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT

 
 
56-6000357 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(305) WOLF POINT POUND PUPPIES ANIMAL RESCUE

 
 
47-1706723 501(C)(3) 23,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(306) YAKIMA HUMANE SOCIETY

 
 
91-0580938 501(C)(3) 8,750 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
(307) YORK COUNTY SPCA

 
 
23-1399588 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
307
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2023

Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) CASH GRANT 24 42,364      
(1)
(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 PROVIDING A LARGE GRANT, AN AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES AND A WRITTEN REPORT IS REQUIRED SHOWING HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT. FOR SMALLER GRANTS, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION IS OBTAINED NOTING HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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 on 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 on Line 1a? ....
2
 
No
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 nonfixed
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
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
1JULIANNE CASTLE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
525,755
-------------
0
1,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
453
-------------
0
534,208
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2STEPHEN HOWELL
CFO AND COO
(i)

(ii)
424,322
-------------
0
8,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
30,715
-------------
0
470,037
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3SUSAN CITRO
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
274,134
-------------
0
7,500
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
18,725
-------------
0
307,359
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4VALERIE DORIAN
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
241,195
-------------
0
27,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
26,028
-------------
0
301,223
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5KAREN GALLARDO
SR. DIRECTOR, MAJOR & PLANNED GIVING
(i)

(ii)
237,103
-------------
0
28,217
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
9,844
-------------
0
282,164
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6JOSEPH ANGELO
CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
256,833
-------------
0
6,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6,923
-------------
0
5,429
-------------
0
275,185
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7JUDAH BATTISTA
CHIEF SANCTUARY OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
216,647
-------------
0
5,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
20,352
-------------
0
248,999
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8MARC PERALTA
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
211,193
-------------
0
8,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
20,477
-------------
0
246,670
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9HOLLY SIZEMORE
CHIEF MISSIONS OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
218,683
-------------
0
7,500
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
9,844
-------------
0
243,027
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10AMY STARNES
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
206,495
-------------
0
9,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
18,812
-------------
0
241,307
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
11REBECCA HUSS
GENERAL COUNSEL
(i)

(ii)
215,917
-------------
0
7,500
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
9,797
-------------
0
240,214
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12GRETA PALMER
CHIEF BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS
(i)

(ii)
215,241
-------------
0
3,376
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
9,797
-------------
0
235,414
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13ERIKA WESTBAY ARNOLD
DIRECTOR, PROCESS EXCELLENCE
(i)

(ii)
188,763
-------------
0
1,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
28,777
-------------
0
225,540
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14ELISE TRAUB
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER & CHI
(i)

(ii)
206,572
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
220,572
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
15ALFRED BATTISTA
BOARD CHAIR / INTERNAL CONSULTANT
(i)

(ii)
190,978
-------------
0
1,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
9,673
-------------
0
208,651
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
16ERIN KATRIBE
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL VETERINARY PROGRA
(i)

(ii)
176,361
-------------
0
1,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
18,725
-------------
0
203,086
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
17SUSAN COSBY
SENIOR ADVISOR, STRATEGY & INTEGRATI
(i)

(ii)
177,975
-------------
0
6,500
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
8,088
-------------
0
199,563
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
18GREGORY CASTLE
CO-FOUNDER / INTERNAL CONSULTANT
(i)

(ii)
169,107
-------------
0
1,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
19,918
-------------
0
197,025
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
19BERNADETTE MEJIA
BOARD SECRETARY / DIRECTOR OF PRINCI
(i)

(ii)
158,492
-------------
0
16,850
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7,000
-------------
0
9,797
-------------
0
192,139
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
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 THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS REQUIRE THE CEO TO LIVE ON THE SANCTUARY PROPERTY. DURING A PORTION OF THE YEAR, JULIE CASTLE WAS PROVIDED WITH FREE HOUSING ON THE SANCTUARY PROPERTY IN A HOME DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD TO SERVE AS THE CEO RESIDENCE.
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)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 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 the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $
 

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 ............... $  
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.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990) 2023
Schedule L (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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) CARRAGH MALONEY DAUGHTER: BD MEMBER CASTLE 122,500 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(2) JONATHAN SIZEMORE SPOUSE: OFFICER SIZEMORE 62,386 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(3) BART BATTISTA SON: BD MEMBER BATTISTA 157,084 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(4) MARK EBBS SON: FOUNDER EBBS 65,745 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
(5) JUDAH BATTISTA SON: BD MEMBER BATTISTA 248,999 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete 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 image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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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 63 234,163 FMV
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 211 2,077,875 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 ... X 2 1,795,000 FMV
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ... X 1,517 1,526,308 FMV
20 Drugs and medical supplies . X 4,160 392,181 FMV
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( VETERINARY EQUIPMENT ) X 2 59,042 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EVENT FEES ) X 26 18,951 FMV
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( GIFT CARDS ) X 29 4,675 FMV
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( JANITORIAL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES ) X 48 1,274 FMV
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 isn't 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 nonstandard 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 didn't 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
Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)
Page 2
Part IISupplemental 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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(Form 990)

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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

23-7147797
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4A DIRECT ANIMAL LIFESAVING: FROM OUR HEADQUARTERS IN KANAB, UTAH, WE RUN THE NATION'S LARGEST NO-KILL ANIMAL SANCTUARY, CARING FOR UP TO 1,600 ANIMALS ON ANY GIVEN DAY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, LIFESAVING ACHIEVEMENTS AT BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY INCLUDED: 2,682 NEW ANIMALS WELCOMED 1,566 PET ADOPTIONS 725 ANIMALS FOSTERED 2,934 ANIMALS TRANSPORTED (INCLUDING FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS) 3,287 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES 40,295 VISITORS AND 4,283 TOURS COMPLETED WE ALSO LAUNCHED A MOBILE CLINIC SERVING THE NAVAJO NATION, PROVIDING SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES, VACCINATIONS, AND MICROCHIPPING. FROM JANUARY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024, THE CLINIC TREATED 2,317 ANIMALS, HELPING MEET THE URGENT NEED FOR VETERINARY CARE ON THE LARGEST RESERVATION IN THE U.S. BEYOND THE SANCTUARY, BEST FRIENDS OPERATES LIFESAVING CENTERS AND PROGRAMS IN SALT LAKE CITY, LOS ANGELES, HOUSTON, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, NEW YORK CITY, AND ALONG THE EAST COAST. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, WE SUPPORTED ANIMALS IN THESE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADOPTIONS, FOSTERING, PET TRANSPORTS, SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY CAT PROGRAMS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: 15,406 NEW ANIMALS WELCOMED 16,282 PET ADOPTIONS 7,195 ANIMALS FOSTERED 9,058 ANIMALS TRANSPORTED (INCLUDING ANIMALS FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS) 16,324 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES 1,958 COMMUNITY CATS HELPED WE ALSO RESPONDED TO NATURAL DISASTERS, INCLUDING HURRICANES HELENE AND MILTON, BY DELIVERING SUPPLIES, COVERING VETERINARY COSTS, AND MOVING 1,073 ANIMALS TO SAFETY.
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4B LEADING THE NO-KILL MOVEMENT: IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, BEST FRIENDS COLLABORATED WITH OVER 5,000 SHELTERS, RESCUE GROUPS, AND OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS ALL 50 STATES THROUGH THE BEST FRIENDS NETWORK, WHICH GREW BY A RECORD 572 GROUPS. NETWORK PARTNERS RECEIVED MENTORSHIP, TRAINING, GRANTS, AND OTHER LIFESAVING RESOURCES. IN TOTAL, WE PROVIDED OVER $17 MILLION IN FUNDING ACROSS 964 ORGANIZATIONS. BEST FRIENDS CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN THE NATION'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE ANIMAL SHELTERING DATASET, PROVIDING KEY INSIGHTS AND ANALYTICS FROM MORE THAN 10,000 SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS ACROSS THE U.S. TOOLS LIKE OUR PET LIFESAVING DASHBOARD AND SHELTER PET DATA ALLIANCE MADE THIS DATA ACCESSIBLE AND TRANSPARENT, HELPING SHELTERS TRACK TRENDS, MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES. THROUGH OUR NATIONAL SHELTER SUPPORT PROGRAMS, BEST FRIENDS WORKED WITH SHELTERS NATIONWIDE TO STRENGTHEN ANIMAL CARE, LIFESAVING PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, SHELTER MEDICINE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN 2024, OUR TEAM HELD 91 TRAINING SESSIONS, REACHING 1,608 SHELTER STAFF MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS. WE ALSO PROVIDED ASSESSMENTS, MENTORSHIP, GRANTS, AND ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT BY EMBEDDING OUR STAFF DIRECTLY IN SHELTERS. WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY TO EXPAND EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS IN ANIMAL SERVICES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, 251 INDIVIDUALS COMPLETED OUR CERTIFICATION OR DEGREE PROGRAMS CURRENTLY THE ONLY OFFERINGS OF THEIR KIND IN THE U.S. THE 2024 BEST FRIENDS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, HELD IN ORLANDO, BROUGHT TOGETHER 1,483 ANIMAL WELFARE PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES FROM 47 STATES ACROSS THE U.S. AND FOUR OTHER COUNTRIES TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPLORE THE LATEST IN LIFESAVING STRATEGIES. BEST FRIENDS LAUNCHED BRING LOVE HOME, A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGING PET ADOPTION OVER PURCHASING. THE CAMPAIGN'S PSA PREMIERED IN TIMES SQUARE AND REACHED 143 MILLION PEOPLE, RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR DOGS AND CATS IN SHELTERS. ON THE LEGISLATIVE FRONT, OUR TEAM HELPED SECURE 40 ADVOCACY WINS ACROSS 17 STATES, ADDRESSING ISSUES LIKE BREED-SPECIFIC LAWS, PUPPY MILLS, AND COMMUNITY CAT POLICIES. THESE EFFORTS WERE BACKED BY MORE THAN 125,000 GRASSROOTS ADVOCATES WHO SENT MESSAGES TO LAWMAKERS, GATHERED OVER 9,400 PETITION SIGNATURES, AND TOOK MORE THAN 2,800 ACTIONS DURING NATIONAL ACTION WEEK FOR ANIMALS. ADDITIONALLY, 12,544 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 523,215 HOURS ACROSS ALL BEST FRIENDS PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, HELPING TO DRIVE OUR MISSION FORWARD. TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, ADVOCATES, VOLUNTEERS, AND SUPPORTERS, BEST FRIENDS SAVED THOUSANDS OF LIVES AND MADE MEANINGFUL PROGRESS TOWARD NO-KILL NATIONWIDE. WE BELIEVE THAT BY WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN SAVE THEM ALL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 ANNE MEJIA, SECRETARY AND CYRUS MEJIA, BOARD MEMBER, ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE. GREGORY CASTLE, CO-FOUNDER/INTERNAL CONSULTANT AND JULIE CASTLE, CEO ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS PREPARED INTERNALLY AND REVIEWED BY TANNER LLC, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL/OPERATING OFFICER AND THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE RETURN IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE WHOLE BOARD FOR REVIEW BEFORE BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C UPON BEING APPOINTED, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, 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 COO AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, 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 CORPORATE OFFICERS, 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 IX LINE 26 BEST FRIENDS ACHEIVES SOME OF ITS PROGRAMMATIC AND FUNDRAISING GOALS IN DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS THAT INCLUDE REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS. THE COSTS OF CONDUCTING THOSE CAMPAIGNS INCLUDED CERTAIN JOINT COSTS THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PROGRAM, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL, OR THE FUNDRAISING COMPONENT OF THE ACTIVITIES. THOSE JOINT COSTS WERE ALLOCATED BETWEEN PROGRAM AND FUNDRAISING. BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY, INC. IS COMMITTED TO EFFICIENCY AND TRANSPARENCY. WE COMMUNICATE WITH OUR DONORS AND PROSPECITVE DONORS BY EMAIL, POSTAL MAIL, PHONE AND OTHER MEANS, BOTH TO REQUEST CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR CAUSE AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY, INC. PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THESE EFFORTS HELP ADVANCE OUR MISSION TO END THE KILLING OF SHELTER ANIMALS BY 2025. AS A RESULT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) GUIDELINES AND INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) GUIDANCE, BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY, INC. ALLOCATES A PORTION OF OUR FUNDRAISING COSTS TO PROGRAM SERVICES. AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION, WE ENSURE OUR DONORS' MONEY IS SPENT AS EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: AGENCY FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUBSIDIARY INCOME -145,843. OTHER ADJUSTMENTS 34,090.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
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 -50 87,310 BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
 
(2) 307 WEST BROADWAY LLC
5001 ANGEL CANYON ROAD
KANAB,UT84741
47-4201980
HOLD LEASE ON BUILDING IN MANHATTAN, NY UT -895,476 1,140,836 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












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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 -116,462 73,012 100.000 % Yes  












Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
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
 
No
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

J 56,220 ARM'S LENGTH ESTIMATE OF MGMT FEE
(2) BEST FRIENDS WELLNESS CENTER INC

O 73,246 SALARY AND PAYROLL TAX




Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part VII
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