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Lange Foundation

EIN 95-4407687 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
28.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
30
Volunteers
89

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $2.1 million spent. KENNEL AND SANCTUARY THE FOUNDATION'S KENNEL IN LOS ANGELES AND SANCTUARY IN CANYON COUNTRY SERVE AS HALFWAY HOMES FOR DOGS AND CATS RESCUED FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S 26 OVERCROWDED PUBLIC ANIMAL SHELTERS. THE FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY RECOURSE FOR MANY OF THE DOGS AND CATS IT RESCUES THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. PRIOR TO PLACEMENT, THE FOUNDATION'S PETS RECEIVE EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL CARE AND BEHAVIORAL TRAINING, IF NEEDED. ONCE ADOPTED, THEIR PROGRESS IN THEIR NEW HOMES IS CAREFULLY MONITORED. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE ANIMALS IT RESCUES EVEN AFTER THEY FIND LOVING HOMES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, 422 NEW RESCUES JOINED THE FOUNDATION'S MORE THAN 100 PREVIOUSLY RESCUED ANIMALS, AND 76 OF THE NEW RESCUES REQUIRED IMMEDIATE MEDICAL INTERVENTION.
  2. $371,672 spent. THE FOUNDATION REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE SHELTER INTERVENTION MOVEMENT, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL ALTERNATIVES TO PET IMPOUNDMENT FOR OWNERS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. THESE INITIATIVES ARE DESIGNED TO KEEP PETS WITH THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING SUPPORT WHEN A LACK OF RESOURCES MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO AFFORD FOOD, VETERINARY CARE, OR REDEMPTION FEES. THE FOUNDATION EMPLOYS DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS STATIONED WITHIN THE LANCASTER, PALMDALE, AND SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTERS TO DELIVER DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO PET OWNERS IN NEED. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE FOUNDATION COVERED REDEMPTION FEES FOR 62 PETS, ENABLING THEIR OWNERS TO RECLAIM THEM AND AVOID SURRENDER. DURING THIS SAME PERIOD, THE FOUNDATION ALSO FACILITATED VETERINARY SERVICES, INCLUDING LIFESAVING SURGICAL PROCEDURES FOR 150 PETS, AND PROVIDED FOOD AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES FOR 52 PETS BELONGING TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THROUGH THESE TARGETED INTERVENTIONS, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF REDUCING SHELTER INTAKE, SUPPORTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, AND PRESERVING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.
  3. $317,350 spent. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS THE LARGEST SPAY AND NEUTER INITIATIVE IN BOTH THE ANTELOPE VALLEY AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. DURING THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES FOR 2,102 DOGS AND CATS, REPRESENTING A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN PET OVERPOPULATION WITHIN THESE REGIONS. BY PROACTIVELY ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF ANIMAL HOMELESSNESS, THE PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT THOUSANDS OF UNWANTED LITTERS, THEREBY REDUCING SHELTER INTAKE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR EUTHANASIA DUE TO OVERCROWDING.

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 October 13, 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 May 1993.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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