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Scarritt Foundation

EIN 33-2146266 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong94 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

WE BELIEVE PETS UPLIFT PEOPLE. WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO CRITICAL VETERINARY CARE FOR FAMILIES IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND SUPPORT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND REHOME ANIMALS.

Income
$757,280
Spending
$116,020
Reserves
66.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
41

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 66.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 85% of income.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
  1. THE INITIAL YEAR OF THE SCARRITT FOUNDATION WAS LARGELY USED TO RAMP UP ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE 100% UNDERWRITTEN BY SPONSORSHIP. ALL GENERAL PUBLIC DONATIONS ARE USED TO ADVANCE THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDING PUP OUTREACH, IMPACT GRANTS, CRITICAL CARE GRANTS, AND MINI GRANTS.
  2. PUP (PETS UPLIFTING PEOPLE) OUTREACH IS A MONTHLY MOBILE CLINIC OFFERING A VARIETY OF VET SERVICES AT NO COST FOR DOGS AND CATS OF UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE RECEIVING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE. EACH MONTH, WE SET UP IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA TO MEET THE NEED WITH NO BARRIERS, JUST CARE.
  3. SCARRITT FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS THAT STRENGTHEN ANIMAL WELFARE ACROSS SOUTHERN ARIZONA. OUR FUNDING SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND URGENT NEEDS THAT ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION PILLARS: SUPPORTING ANIMAL COMPANIONS OF THE UNHOUSED; PROVIDING CRITICAL VETERINARY CARE; AND RESCUING, REHABILITATING, AND REHOMING ANIMALS. WE FUND ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES, TRANSPARENCY, AND LASTING IMPACT. IMPACT GRANTS ARE UP TO $200,000 AND SUPPORT BROADER PROGRAMS IN RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND REHOMING. CRITICAL CARE GRANTS ARE UP TO $75,000 AND SUPPORT URGENT VETERINARY PROCEDURES OR LIFE-SAVING INTERVENTIONS. MINI GRANTS ARE UP TO $5,000 AND SUPPORT TIME-SENSITIVE NEEDS RELATED TO VETERINARY CARE, SUPPLIES, SHELTER IMPROVEMENT, OR OUTREACH SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 July 2025.

    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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