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Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control Foundation Inc

EIN 32-0099654 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Friends of Indy Animals works alongside Indianapolis Animal Care Services to strategically provide essential support for the agency and to improve the quality of life for animals in Indianapolis.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
2
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$120,000, 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 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 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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

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 (5)
  1. $442,354 spent. Disbursements to begin construction of new animal shelter for City of Indianapolis, Indiana.
  2. $257,351 spent. Emergency Medical /Other Medical -- Many of the animals surrendered or brought in to Indianapolis Animal Care Services require significant medical attention for wound care, amputations, illness, and a variety of other severe medical situations. Many of this care requires off-site emergency veterinary treatment, all of which is covered by Friends of Indy Animals. Additionally, we cover spay/neuter surgeries, heartworm treatment, vaccines and other preventative care.
  3. $93,583 spent. Other Program Services -- Includes a $20,000 grant paid to Indy Neighborhood Cats, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for unowned community cats by reducing overpopulation through trap-neuter-return (TNR). This helps IACS by reducing the number of cats and kittens entering the shelter each year. Also assisted with costs beneficial to the animals at IACS by funding kennel supplies, facility improvements such as fence work and shade sail installation, medical books and supplies, and volunteer management software.
  4. $55,396 spent. IndyCARES -- IndyCARES is an IACS shelter diversion program that helps equip pet owners with the resources they need to continue to care for their pets, preventing them from being surrendered to and entering the already over-burdened shelter system. FIA assistance provided much needed additional funding to purchase pet supplies (food, leashes, litter, collars, flea prevention), spay/neuter assistance, vaccines and other medical assistance, and assistance with crisis pet boarding. More than 1,000 animals were diverted out of the shelter in 2024.
  5. $24,660 spent. Adopter Support Program -- Once animals are adopted we want to equip their new families with the tools they need to be successful so their pets remain in loving homes and don't end up back at the shelter. Animals in the shelter can develop behavior issues if their stay is too long. To improve chances for adoption success, we provide training assistance for adopters whose newly adopted pets may have short-term issues. We also offer free classes to the public so they can learn more about what they can do to set their dogs up for success after bringing them home from the shelter.

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 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 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 November 2008.

    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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