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Friends of Animal Adoptions Inc

EIN 41-1311053 · Hastings, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FRIENDS OF ANIMAL ADOPTIONS, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION), IS A MINNESOTA NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS; PROVIDE SHELTER, EMERGENCY AND OTHER MEDICAL CARE; AND TO FIND GOOD ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR CATS, DOGS, AND OTHER ANIMALS. IN ADDITION, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT EDUCATION AND CHARITY THAT PROMOTES THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THESE ANIMALS WITHIN A NO-KILL PHILOSOPHY, AND TO ASSURE THAT HOMELESS ANIMALS THAT COME INTO ITS CARE ARE PROVIDED A SAFE HAVEN FOR AS LONG AS NECESSARY.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$981,208
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
34.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
37
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$82,002, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 December 31, 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 (2)
  1. $728,732 spent. ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION - ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION CARES FOR AND FINDS NEW HOMES FOR NEARLY 400 PETS. AS A NO-KILL FACILITY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL NOT END THE LIFE OF AN ANIMAL IN ITS CARE UNLESS THE ANIMAL IS TERMINALLY ILL OR PRESENTS A MATERIAL DANGER TO HUMAN SAFETY THAT CANNOT BE REMEDIATED THROUGH BEHAVIORAL REHABILITATION. EACH PET IS SCREENED FOR POTENTIALLY FATAL ILLNESSES, VACCINATED, DEWORMED, PROVIDED WITH FLEA AND TICK PREVENTION, MICRO-CHIPPED, AND SPAYED OR NEUTERED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EACH PET WITH DAILY CARE, INCLUDING FOOD, WATER, TRAINING, SOCIALIZATION, AND MEDICAL CARE AS NEEDED UNTIL A NEW HOME CAN BE FOUND FOR THEM. IT ALSO PARTNERS WITH VARIOUS ANIMAL CONTROL AND IMPOUND CENTERS, AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS, TO ASSIST IN THE RESCUE AND TRANSFER OF ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION. ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION - ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION CARES FOR AND FINDS NEW HOMES FOR NEARLY 400 PETS. AS A NO-KILL FACILITY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL NOT END THE LIFE OF AN ANIMAL IN ITS CARE UNLESS THE ANIMAL IS TERMINALLY ILL OR PRESENTS A MATERIAL DANGER TO HUMAN SAFETY THAT CANNOT BE REMEDIATED THROUGH BEHAVIORAL REHABILITATION. EACH PET IS SCREENED FOR POTENTIALLY FATAL ILLNESSES, VACCINATED, DEWORMED, PROVIDED WITH FLEA AND TICK PREVENTION, MICRO-CHIPPED, AND SPAYED OR NEUTERED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EACH PET WITH DAILY CARE, INCLUDING FOOD, WATER, TRAINING, SOCIALIZATION, AND MEDICAL CARE AS NEEDED UNTIL A NEW HOME CAN BE FOUND FOR THEM. IT ALSO PARTNERS WITH VARIOUS ANIMAL CONTROL AND IMPOUND CENTERS, AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS, TO ASSIST IN THE RESCUE AND TRANSFER OF ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION.
  2. $24,669 spent. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC IN VARIOUS FORMS, INCLUDING DISCUSSING ANIMAL ISSUES AND ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC POLICIES TO PROTECT ANIMALS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT HELP DECREASE THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS ENTERING SHELTERS AND INCREASE ADOPTIONS, INCLUDING SURRENDER COUNSELING, A COMPREHENSIVE ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE STRAY CAT HELP PROGRAM, AND PET FIX CERTIFICATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 February 1983.

    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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