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Ozzie Albies Foundation

EIN 87-2692326 · Marietta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO END THE NEEDLESS SUFFERING SOME ANIMALS ENDURE. WE HELP PETS IN NEED THROUGH SHELTERING, ADOPTION, EDUCATION, SPAY/NEUTER, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Income
$123,995
Spending
$109,144
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 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 12% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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. THE OZZIE ALBIES FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO EXTENDING ITS RESCUE EFFORTS BEYOND THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND FUNDING TO ANIMAL RESUCES AND SHELTERS IN UNDERSERVED REGIONS. THIS INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON OFFERING VETERNINARY CARE, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR DOGS IN CRITICAL NEED, AS WELL AS ASSISTING IN DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS FOR ANIMALS AFFECTED BY EMERGENCIES. OUR OUTREACH PROGRAM HAS HELPED COUNTLESS ANIMALS RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE AND FIND SAFE, LOVING HOMES THROUGH COORDINATED ADOPTION EFFORTS AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS.
  2. THE BEST CHANCE PROGRAM AT THE OZZIE ALBIES FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HOMELESS DOGS WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION INTO LOVING HOMES. OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE 30-DAY TRAINING COURSE, INITIATED AFTER EACH DOG RECEIVES THOROUGH VETERINARY CARE. THIS TRAINING HELPS DOGS OVERCOME FEARS AND REACTIVITY ISSUES, ENSURING A SMOOTH TRANSITION INTO THEIR NEW HOMES WITH NO UNEXPECTED BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT, WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PLACED NUMEROUS DOGS INTO THEIR FOREVER HOMES, REINFORCING OUR PLEDGE TO SUPPORT THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.
  3. THE PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM AT THE OZZIE ALBIES FOUNDATION AIMS TO KEEP FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS TOGETHER BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NON-ROUTINE VETERINARY EXPENSES. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS QUALIFIED APPLICANTS IN AVOIDING ECONOMIC EUTHANASIA OR SHELTER SURRENDER DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS. BY OFFERING AID FOR LARGE EXPENSES SUCH AS LIFE-SAVING VETERINARY TREATMENTS AND TRAVEL COSTS FOR RELOCATING PETS, WE EMPOWER FAMILIES TO CONTINUE CARING FOR THEIR BELOVED ANIMALS. OUR PROGRAM HAS SUCCESSFULLY HELPED MANY FAMILIES NAVIGATE UNIQUE SITUATIONS, ENSURING THAT PETS REMAIN CHERISHED FAMILY MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 January 2022.

    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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