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Theriogenology Foundation

EIN 27-0250382 · Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESEARCHING REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE IN ANIMALS AND ENSURING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF ANIMALS CONTINUE TO ENRICH HUMAN LIVES THROUGH SERVICE, COMPANIONSHIP, AND FOOD WHILE CONSERVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.

Income
$175,349
Spending
$191,930
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
27.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$42,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 39 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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

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. $14,827 spent. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS RESEARCH GRANTS THAT FOCUS ON ALL ASPECTS OF THERIOGENOLOGY INCLUDING INFERTILITY, ENDOCRINOLOGY, NEONATOLOGY, OBSTETRICS, ETC. RESEARCHERS AND VETERINARIANS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF THERIOGENOLOGISTS OR SOCIETY FOR THERIOGENOLOGY CAN APPLY FOR THESE RESEARCH GRANTS. THE RESEARCH GRANTS THE FOUNDATION MANAGES ARE COMPRISED OF 1)BOVINE, 2)EQUINE, 3) GENOMICS, 4)SMALL ANIMAL RESEARCH GRANTS, AND 5) ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VETERINARY RESEARCH IN THE ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AREA.
  2. $110,604 spent. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HOLDS SEVERAL EVENTS AND SEMINARS SPECIALIZING IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THERIOGENOLOGY. THE SUPPORT RECEIVED FROM THESE EVENTS IS USED TO BENEFIT VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN THERIOGENOLOGY, INCLUDING BREEDING, EXTERNSHIPS, THERIOGENOLOGY EDUCATION, EDUCATIONAL AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS/STUDENT GRANTS, AND TRAVEL GRANTS TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATIONAL FURTHERMENT AND FINANCIAL AID FOR VETERINARY STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, AND NEW FACULTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 July 2009.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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