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Everett Animal Welfare Group Inc

EIN 83-2638428 · Pensacola, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

our mission is to humanely reduce the overpopulation of kittens and puppies through access to more affordable spay or neuter and vaccinations for all people teach and promote trap neuter and return of community cats and increase the adoption of primarily cats and kittens in Northwest Florida. We are a 100% volunteer group. we facilitate approximately 750 spay or neuter surgeries annually thru collaboration with local clinics we host approximately 24 free TNR classes a year and train coach or loan equipment to approximately 200 new students a year to TNR in their neighborhood. Manage group Fostercare for adoptable cats until they are adopted. Everett Animal Welfare hosts approximately 47 Community adoption events a year at Petsmart and sees approx 200 cat adoptions a year. We respond to approximately 10 new daily inquiries from the public and assist or make referrals to assist them in their concerns of animal welfare.

Income
$167,916
Spending
$165,876
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
62

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 21% 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (3)
  1. $83,335 spent. Medical Care for Animals : Spay or Neuter vaccinations flea meds and dewormer medications : approximately 700 cats kittens or dogs were spayed or neutered and vaccinations facilitated thru local clinics. Provided Medical care such as dental care orthopedic care rehab care of injured animals Assisted approximately 30 individuals with access to vaccinations and treatments to increase fostering animals for adoption . This included 72840 for payments to vet clinics 720 for fuel costs to the clinics cost of vaccines flea meds and dewormers $9582. Income included 5206 of donations for vet expenses and 5099 of donations for medical expenses.
  2. $74,231 spent. Inhouse fostercare of approximately 50 cats and kittens awaiting adoption and temporary overnight or short term care for approx 100 injured or TNR cats. Food and supplies expenses were $30918 and Building expenses were $313. Foster care facilities and utilities were 100% donated! Inkind value of all rent and utilities $43000.
  3. $1,004 spent. Approximately 200 cats or kittens were adopted thru our PetSmart charity partner relationship . 47 adoption events were held throughout the year and involved approximately 10 volunteers and 10 more community members fostering cats in their homes. On average 30-45 cats kittens attended each event. Income was from adoption fees which helped cover costs or medical and vet expenses in preparing cats for adoption.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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