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International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care

EIN 26-4835362 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ANIMAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE (IAAHPC) PROMOTES COMFORT CARE THAT ADDRESSES THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF ANIMALS WITH CHRONIC AND/OR LIFE-LIMITING DISEASES. WE PROMOTE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS. WE ALSO EDUCATE PROFESSIONALS AND ADVANCE RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF ANIMAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE.

Income
$682,648
Spending
$605,142
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$600, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

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

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $369,444 spent. CONFERENCE- THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ANIMAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS, ADVOCATES, AND ENTHUSIASTS IN THE FIELD OF ANIMAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, TRANSCENDING GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ATTENDEES TO STAY FUTURE-READY AND RELEVANT FOR THOSE LOOKING TO ELEVATE THEIR SKILL SET AND KNOWLEDGE IN ALL-THINGS END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR ANIMALS. THE 2025 RACE TO EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE HAD NEARLY 350 ATTENDEES AND SHOWCASED NEARLY 50 HOURS OF RACE APPROVED CONTENT.
  2. $64,833 spent. CERTIFICATION- THE IAAHPC ANIMAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS PIONEERING IN ITS FIELD, BEING THE FIRST OF ITS KIND TO CERTIFY VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE IN DELIVERING ELEVATED CARE TO FAMILIES AND THEIR BELOVED PETS DURING THE END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY. OUR PROGRAM STANDS OUT NOT ONLY FOR ITS UNIQUE FOCUS ON HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE BUT ALSO FOR THE CALIBER OF OUR INSTRUCTORS, WHO ARE EXPERTS IN VARIOUS SPECIALTIES SUCH AS NEUROLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, END-OF-LIFE CARE, AND PAIN MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE REGISTRY OF APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION (RACE). IT ENCOMPASSES APPROXIMATELY 100 HOURS OF COURSEWORK DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF VETERINARIANS AND LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS AND NURSES IN THE FIELD OF ANIMAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. ENROLLING IN THE IAAHPC ANIMAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE, ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS, AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ANIMALS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THE 2025 GRADUATES INCLUDED 21 VETERINARIANS, 6 REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, AND 11 ADVOCATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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