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Boston Buddies Inc

EIN 83-0364718 · Huntingtn Bch, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Boston Buddies rescues and rehomes Boston Terriers and Boston Terrier mixes in need in Southern California and surrounding areas. Boston Buddies rescues dogs from local shelters, owner relinquishments and strays. We match homeless and potentially homeless dogs with permanent families, provide temporary foster care and necessary and reasonable medical care. Boston Buddies assisted over 70 dogs in 2025.

Income
$190,551
Spending
$176,038
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
35.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.8 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 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $133,024 spent. Vetting and Medical Care: Boston Buddies primary focus is on rescuing those dogs that are truly in need of rescue. Each of our private and municipal rescue partners knows we will take in any dog, no matter its medical condition. Boston Buddies' largest single expense is vet fees. In 2025 Boston Buddies' vet fees totaled $133,024. When dogs are taken into care by Boston Buddies they each receive a vet exam, including heartworm and fecal testing, blood panels for senior and sick dogs, other diagnostic procedures as necessary, vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip implantation and registration and any treatment or surgeries needed. Boston Buddies spends on average $1900 per dog to get them ready for adoption.
  2. $32,381 spent. Adoption Program: Boston Buddies takes into our care dogs from animal shelters and owners no longer able to care for them. Dogs are either placed in a volunteer foster home or boarded (when no foster homes are available). In 2025 Boston Buddies spent $32380 to board dogs when volunteer foster homes were not available. Once the dogs have been vetted and medical needs taken care of we put them on our website and social media, listed on Petfinder and Adopt a Pet and advertised as adoptable. Boston Buddies charges an Adoption Fee for our dogs. Adoption Fees range from $100-$600 depending on the age and medical needs of the particular dog. Pre-pandemic Boston Buddies participated in adoption fairs and events where we would bring current foster dogs looking for homes. Boston Buddies follows up on all adoptions and remains committed to the dogs for their lifetime. Our Adoption Agreement requires that dogs be returned to Boston Buddies in the event the adopter dies or can no longer care for them. Boston Buddies remains available to adopters, and to members of the general public, for advice and trouble shooting for their dogs. Boston Buddies never euthanizes due to space limitation or length of time in foster care. Boston Buddies has assisted over 2600 dogs in need from time of inception through December 2025.
  3. $3,570 spent. Training: Boston Buddies often takes in dogs that are in need of behavioral training prior to being made available to the public for adoption. Boston Buddies utilizes the services of professional behaviorists to assist in this program. During 2025 Boston Buddies spent $3570 in training (often in board and train situations) of our dogs.
  4. $1,734 spent. Boston Buddies also spent $1681 on dog food, $10 on shelter fees and $43 on registering/re-registering microchips

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 August 2003.

    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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