Friends of Humane Services in Tijuana
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Friends of Humane Services in Tijuana was founded in August of 2007. Our mission is to support organizations and individuals who work to improve the conditions in the US and Mexican communities that border the Tijuana, Mexico area, by promoting programs of humane treatment of animals; in particular, spay and neutering programs, parasite control programs, street rescues, prevention of international smuggling of animals through awareness and public education, and general public education to inculcate a culture of humane treatment of animals.
- Income
- $140,595
- Spending
- $108,264
- Reserves
- 39.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Highest pay
- $8,962, sec'y/treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 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 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 (1)
- $75,559 spent. For the fiscal year ending on 30 June 2025, FHSTJ was able to exceed its goals due to the generosity of our donors. We provided 1,114 free spay/neuter surgeries for rescuers and people with limited resources. 1,650 low cost spay/neuter for those able to contribute to the cost of materials.402 free veterinary medical/surgical treatments for animals of rescuers, placed 54 dogs in forever homes in the San Diego area, and facilitated 80 cat and dog adoptions in Mexico. We distributed 25,000 pounds of pet food. The vast majority of FHSTJ support is via event-based funding to cover the expenses of grassroots rescue groups that staff mass free spay/ neuter clinics in the poorest areas of Tijuana. FHSTJ also provides medications and materials to volunteers doing free mange and parasite treatment at street events for pets as well as street animals located in the most distressed areas of the greater Tijuana area. Individual veterinary treatments were provided to animals of rescuers via a certificate program that facilitates immediate veterinary care. The aforementioned programs also provide public education through both formal public sessions and informal one-on-one counseling.With the continued and loyal support of donors, especially our sustaining donors, we were able to help a record number of animals by providing financial support to 5 volunteer Mexican rescue groups that desperately need financial assistance to grow and thrive. These groups work in the poorest communities of the greater Tijuana area. They staff mass spay/neuter clinics, street clinics and do rescues. FHSTJs mission is to help them as well as individuals doing street rescues. We are unlike many organizations who do work in Mexico. Rather than run a shelter that can only accommodate a limited number of animals or take on a project and return to the USA when finished, we have a presence in Mexico 24/7 and are helping Mexican rescuers daily. This is cost effective and efficient. It makes the best use of donations. It also provides a better environment for rescued animals.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 June 2025.
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 2008.
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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