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Furry Friends Foundation Incorporated

EIN 45-2352228 · Sisters, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Furry Friends Foundation is dedicated to improving animal welfare and supporting low-income families families experiencing financial crisis and seniors on fixed incomes in the Sisters Oregon area by helping them keep and care for their pets Services include a pet food and pet supply bank free spayneuter surgeries and vaccinations and limited veterinary assistance as funds allow These programs are intended to prevent pet surrender reduce shelter overcrowding and promote responsible pet ownership

Income
$89,616
Spending
$70,625
Reserves
22.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%

Source: Form 990EZ 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 86% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.9 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 21% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 (3)
  1. $42,492 spent. Pet Food Bank We distribute 25 tons of pet food each month along with many pet supplies to families in financial difficulty Our focus is on keeping pets in their homes and out of over-crowded shelters and rescues Clients are eligible to receive pet food once a month We serve an average of 150 families a month
  2. $13,577 spent. Fix is Free program We partner with the Rawley Projects monthly FixBend clinic in Central Oregon to provide free spayneuter surgeries and vaccination for pets owned by families facing financial hardship The program aims to reduce the number of unwatned pets and keep animals healthy and in their homes
  3. $4,717 spent. Veterinary Care We provide limited financial assistance to low-income families to help cover veterinary services including urgent and routine care and euthanasia Assistance supports pet health helps ease stress during difficult times and reduces pet surrender Requests are reviewed on a case by case basis

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 March 2012.

    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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