Friends of the Livivngston Animal S Helter Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To assist and promote progressive and effective no-kill policies in the utilization of a Municipal Shelter. A group organized to generate a sincere effort by local government to construct a facility supporting a TNR program, as well as a hub for pet adoption. HOW WE TREAT ANIMALS REFLECTS WHO WE ARE!Educated and successful communities make decisions as a whole. These decisions effect all the members of the community and set examples for our children. The purpose of our advisory committee is to provide recommendations and ensure that the basic needs and resources for our shelter are up-to-date and in compliance; to get our community involved with their hearts, hands and minds; to create a compassionate and responsible animal shelter. Our mission is to protect the health and safety of our residents, to protect the health and safety of our residents' pets, and promote humane treatment of the animals in our township. Our goals are to make every effort to encourage the adoptions of healthy
- Income
- $180
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- Care BearBox Delivery to our local animal shelter Friends of The Livingston Animal Shelter. Our youngest , 8 year old Val loves animals & loves helping them anyway she can. These adorable kittens will be available for adoption in the upcoming weeks . Please call 973.992.3000 ext. 3390 for more info!
- Figaro was rescued as a kitten by Livingston Animal Shelter, placed in a foster home & was adopted to a wonderful family where he is so loved & a star! Please consider fostering or adopting a kitty or pup, they are all longing to be in a warm & loving home.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 December 2024.
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 May 2019.
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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