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Pedro Pet Pals Inc

EIN 26-3414901 · San Pedro, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

What it says it does

The mission of Pedro Pet Pals is to support homeless animals and other animals in need.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
28 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 32% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
25 of 25
8 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15
Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$170,295 spent. We facilitated spaying/neutering and delivery of other medical care for over six hundred dogs and cats at more than six local veterinary offices and through other nonprofit programs. We sponsored regular, free vaccine clinics impacting over one thousand dogs and cats in our community. Pedro Pet Pals also supported a vigorous Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) program. This included supporting local trappers, finding scarce sterilization appointments, transporting animals to/from appointments and funding surgeries.
$63,053 spent. We directly or indirectly provided pet supplies, food, medication, and equipment to pet owners, animal shelters and others with financial needs.
$59,455 spent. We facilitated the adoption of over 350 kittens and cats in the local community as a result of visits to our Hyla's Heart to Home Cat Lounge. We partnered with Animals Rule Placement Foundation to help with the adoptions of dogs, rabbits and other kinds of pets. We also held monthly Mobile Adoption Events in collaboration with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Department of Recreation and Parks.
$17,260 spent. Educational outreach and providing access to services to support pet adoption and the delivery of low cost veterinary care in the heart of our community.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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