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EIN 23-7147797

Best Friends Animal Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,034
City
Kanab
State
Utah
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
Description
Best Friends Animal Society endeavors to bring about a time when no pets are without homes. They achieve this by demonstrating and promoting exceptional animal care and creating community programs and partnerships. The organization is managed by Julianne Castle and headquartered in Kanab, UT.
Total revenues
$173,491,983
2023
Total expenses
$148,139,598
2023
Total assets
$216,306,392
2023
Num. employees
1,034
2023

Program areas at Best Friends Animal Society

Initiatives, program cities, emergency response, network partners and other national outreach - see schedule o

Grants made by Best Friends Animal Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Jacksonville Humane SocietyProgram Service Support$1,115,544
Jacksonville Humane SocietyProgram Service Support$1,115,544
Operation KindnessProgram Service Support$611,347
...and 459 more grants made totalling $20,945,024

Who funds Best Friends Animal Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$3,848,064
The Rachael Ray FoundationAn Unrestricted Grant To Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose$1,300,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$1,123,674
...and 451 more grants received totalling $17,601,039

Personnel at Best Friends Animal Society

NameTitleCompensation
Julie CastleChief Executive Officer
Steve HowellBoard Member
Bernadette MejiaDirector of Principal Gifts / Board Secretary Director - Principal Gifts / Board Secretary / Director - Principal Gifts$172,867
Karen GallardoSenior Director - Major and Planned Giving / Senior Director , Major and Planned Giving / Senior Director , Major and Planned Givi / Director - Planned Giving / Director of Planned Giving$260,012
Jose OcanoSenior Director - Talent and Culture / Senior Director of Culture and Talent$178,995
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Best Friends Animal Society

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$168,997,308
Program services$884,576
Investment income and dividends$885,663
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$25,213
Net rental income$-732,400
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,024,259
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$118,926
Miscellaneous revenues$288,438
Total revenues$173,491,983

Form 990s for Best Friends Animal Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-12-13990View PDF
2023-092024-08-14990View PDF
2022-092023-08-30990View PDF
2021-092022-06-10990View PDF
2020-092021-07-07990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 95 new grant, including a grant for $1,300,000 from The Rachael Ray Foundation
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 43 new grant, including a grant for $240,612 from American Endowment Foundation
September 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5001 Angel Canyon Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
County
Kane County, UT
Website URL
bestfriends.org/ 
Phone
(435) 644-2001
Facebook page
bestfriendsanimalsociety 
Twitter profile
@bestfriends 
IRS details
EIN
23-7147797
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
112511
FTB Entity ID
3192675
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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