International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Associate mission: The International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association provides a forum for collaboration between veterinary forensic animal law enforcement and legal professionals; promotes standards; and supports advancements and education in forensic science and crime scene processing as applied to unlawful acts against animals. The IVFSA is primarily an educational organization providing training materials resources and an education conference for professionals and students interested in animal forensics.
- Income
- $104,303
- Spending
- $62,383
- Reserves
- 58.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 49%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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)
- $41,539 spent. The annual conference is open to members and non-members of the organization and includes an educational workshop and a plenary session. The plenary session offers educational content on topics related to forensic science animal welfare judicial process and crime scene investigation. Continuing education credit is offered for attendees. The annual association business meeting also occurs during the annual conference. Topics covered during the business meeting include the financial health of the organization committee reports and the transfer of leadership after elections. Any member may take part in the business meeting. Conference attendance: ~100-120 Workshop attendance: ~30
- $1,050 spent. The webinar series features subject matter experts giving educational instruction on a variety of topics within the field of animal forensics e.g. forensic science jurisprudence crime scene investigation animal welfare. Continuing education credit is offered for attendees. Number of attendees in 2025: 155
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 March 2026.
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 February 2012.
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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