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Peter Zippi Memorial Fund Inc

EIN 47-4691814 · Hermosa Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

In memory of Peter Zippi, a young man dedicated to the care of animals. Our mission is to network to end homeless pets through the intake and safe placement of cats and kittens and provision of financial aid to community members for spay and neuter.

Income
$323,769
Spending
$224,750
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
16.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
73

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 82% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $212,304 spent. In 2025, the Organization adopted out 57 cats and kittens to loving homes. All of our intakes receive preventative medical care in addition to vaccinations. Many receive extensive medical care to treat various maladies.
  2. The Organization trained 9 new volunteers in 2025. Volunteers play a vital role in socializing cats, caring for in-house animals, and ensuring they receive the attention and care they need. Additionally, they assist the community by answering hotline calls, providing information on affordable veterinary services and rehoming resources, and distributing pet food and supplies as inventory permits. Volunteers also serve as Adoption Counselors, offering valuable insights into shelter cat personalities to help potential adopters find the right match Some volunteers foster cats and kittens in their homes, providing essential care and socialization in a home environment. Furthermore, volunteers manage key aspects of our free spay-neuter events, including booking appointments, checking in participants, and ensuring smooth operations throughout the day. They also oversee our voucher program, carefully reviewing applications for accuracy, making necessary corrections, and approving them ahead of scheduled appointments with our clinic partners.
  3. Our organization provides financial assistance to community members through free monthly spay-neuter events and an ongoing voucher program. Additionally, our voucher program makes affordable spay-neuter accessible to individuals managing community cat colonies, caring for stray cats, and seeking services for their personal pets. In 2025, our spay-neuter initiatives helped 1,286 animals receive spay-neuter surgeries. This includes 1079 feral, stray, and owned cats and dogs through our voucher program alone. While our goal is to hold monthly spay-neuter events, availability is dependent on veterinarians. While our goal is to hold monthly spay-neuter events, availability is dependent on veterinarians.

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 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 September 2015.

    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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