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Food Animal Concerns Trust

EIN 36-3172605 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOOD ANIMAL CONCERNS TRUST (FACT) PROMOTES THE SAFE AND HUMANE PRODUCTION OF MEAT, MILK, AND EGGS. FACT ENVISIONS THAT ALL FOOD-PRODUCING ANIMALS BE RAISED IN A HEALTHY AND HUMANE MANNER SO THAT EVERYONE WILL HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE AND HUMANELY-PRODUCED FOOD.

Income
$901,531
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
8
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$124,934, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 98% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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. $244,126 spent. FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM: TO IDENTIFY AND ADVOCATE FOR STEPS FARMERS SHOULD TAKE TO KEEP THEIR CATTLE, PIGS, TURKEYS AND CHICKENS FROM BEING THE CAUSE OF HUMAN DISEASE. IN ADDRESSING THIS GOAL FACT STAFFS AND LEADS THE KEEP ANTIBIOTIC WORKING COALITION (KAW), SEEKING TO REDUCE THE USE OF MEDICALLY IMPOTANT FEED GRADE ANTIBIOTICS IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE.
  2. $468,889 spent. HUMANE FARMING PROGRAM GOAL: TO ENCOURAGE FARMERS TO USE HUMANE PRACTICES TO IMPROVE FARM ANIMAL WELFARE AND TO EMPOWER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SUPPORT HUMANE FARMS. THE PROGRAM'S FUND-A-FARMER PROJECT PROVIDES GRANTS TO FARMERS FOR PROJECTS THAT ENABLE THEM TO TRANSITION TO OR MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO PASTURE, THEREBY IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE; AND FACILTATES PEER-TO-PEER FARMER EDUCATION THROUGH WEBINARS AND CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF HUMANE FARMING PRACTICES.
  3. $88,011 spent. PROGRAM COMMUNICATION GOAL: INFORM AND EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON ISSUES CENTRAL TO FACT'S MISSION INCLUDING FARM ANIMAL WELFARE; HUMANE FARMING; ANTIBIOTIC USE AND HARMFUL DRUGS USED IN FOOD ANIMALS; AND HUMANE FOOD OPTIONS.

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 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 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 June 1982.

    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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