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Furry Friends

EIN 91-2002817 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Rescue, Care, & Adoption of Pets

Income
$651,448
Spending
$443,755
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
0

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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, 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 (1)
  1. $437,701 spent. Furry Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit no-kill cat rescue serving Clark County, Washington, and surrounding areas since 1999. We are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming homeless, abandoned, and abused cats. Our mission is simple but powerful: Our Mission is to rescue the abandoned, the abused, and the forgotten. We specialize in cat hoarding situations, strays, neonates, and medical cases while providing clean living conditions, medical care, and an enriching environment full of love and care until adoption. Each year, we provide medical care, spay/neuter surgeries, food, and shelter for over 1000 cats/kittens.In 2024, we achieved a remarkable 750 adoptions. We also distributed 12,000+ pounds of food to families in need and expanded our foster network to 54 homesa vital part of our ability to save lives. Without our community's support, many of these cats would have faced euthanasia, lived in unsafe conditions, or contributed to overpopulation.We are proud to have a strong team of over 200 dedicated volunteers, including seven active board members and three staff members, who collectively donated a record-breaking 140,000+ hours in 2024. These passionate individuals come from all walks of life but are united in one cause: saving cats.Our Shelter and Foster ProgramOur Vancouver shelteraffectionately called the Halfway Housetypically houses around 32 adult cats. While we keep the location confidential for safety reasons, potential adopters can easily schedule visits through our online request form or voicemail system. With flexible volunteer schedules, most visits can be arranged within a few hours.At any given time, we care for up to 215 cats and kittens, most of whom are in foster homes. Kittens are always placed in foster care to ensure their delicate health is monitored closely and their socialization needs are met. We also support about 5 special-needs or senior cats in permanent foster homes, ensuring they live out their lives comfortably and with love.Quality Medical CareEvery cat we take in receives a thorough 2030-minute health exam by our medical team. This includes testing for FIV/FeLV if warranted, vaccinations, flea/worm treatment, microchipping, and medication when needed. Our trusted veterinary partners provide spay/neuter services, rabies shots, dental procedures, X-rays, and other advanced care.In 2024, we continued to prioritize cats most in needthose who are sick, injured, abandoned, or victims of hoarding. Our Hoarding Response Program, launched in 2023, has been instrumental in helping cats from crisis environments while also supporting owners in breaking the cycle of neglect.Looking Ahead: Our Own Medical ClinicWere thrilled to announce that the city has approved our plans for a dedicated medical clinic, set to begin construction in 2025! This will be a major leap forward for Furry Friends and the entire local rescue community. With this clinic, we will:Provide spay/neuter for our catsLaunch a full-scale TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program to reduce stray cat populationsOffer low-cost services to small rescues lacking veterinary accessThis clinic will directly reduce the number of unwanted litters, ease the strain on shelters, and allow us to help even more cats in need.

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 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 2024.

    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 2000.

    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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