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Phillip Cares Inc

EIN 99-1031625 · Mobile, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PHILLIP CARES, INC., MISSION IS TO ELEVATE PET WELL-BEING BY AIDING LOW- INCOME OWNERS WITH ESSENTIALS LIKE FOOD, TOYS, AND ACCESS TO VETERINARIAN SERVICES THEREBY PREVENTING PET ABANDONMENT AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE CARE.

Income
$6,921
Spending
$3,898
Spent on programs
7%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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, 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. $283 spent. THE PHILLIP CARES ESSENTIALS (PC ESSENTIALS) PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS IN ALABAMA. WE OFFER UP TO 50 ANNUALLY TO QUALIFYING PET OWNERS TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS LIKE PET FOOD, TOYS, AND ROUTINE VETERINARY CARE. OUR GOAL IS TO PREVENT PET ABANDONMENT BY ADDRESSING THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES THAT OFTEN LEAD PET OWNERS TO SURRENDER OR ABANDON THEIR PETS. MANY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FACE DIFFICULT CHOICES WHEN IT COMES TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THEIR PETS, AND PC ESSENTIALS HELPS ALLEVIATE THIS BURDEN BY PROVIDING TIMELY AND TARGETED ASSISTANCE. THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL VETERINARY CLINICS AND PET SUPPLY STORES, PET OWNERS CAN ACCESS DISCOUNTED OR DONATED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS, ALLOWING THE 50 ASSISTANCE TO GO EVEN FURTHER. FOR PET OWNERS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL HELP, WE OFFER REFERRALS TO OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES BEYOND OUR SCOPE, SUCH AS PET TRAINING AND EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE. WE ALSO OPERATE A PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP WHERE PET OWNERS CAN CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND RECEIVE ADVICE FROM VETERINARIANS AND PET CARE EXPERTS. THIS ONLINE COMMUNITY FOSTERS RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND ENSURES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO MAY NEED GUIDANCE BEYOND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. WE ARE PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND INDIVIDUALS DISPLACED BY NATURAL DISASTERS. IN THESE CASES, WE WAIVE INCOME VERIFICATION TO EXPEDITE ASSISTANCE, ENSURING THAT PETS REMAIN IN LOVING HOMES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. BY FOCUSING ON PREVENTION, OUR PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE SHELTER OVERCROWDING AND EUTHANASIA RATES, STRENGTHEN THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND, AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF BOTH PETS AND THEIR OWNERS. THE PHILLIP CARES ESSENTIALS (PC ESSENTIALS) PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS IN ALABAMA. WE OFFER UP TO 50 ANNUALLY TO QUALIFYING PET OWNERS TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS LIKE PET FOOD, TOYS, AND ROUTINE VETERINARY CARE. OUR GOAL IS TO PREVENT PET ABANDONMENT BY ADDRESSING THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES THAT OFTEN LEAD PET OWNERS TO SURRENDER OR ABANDON THEIR PETS. MANY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FACE DIFFICULT CHOICES WHEN IT COMES TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THEIR PETS, AND PC ESSENTIALS HELPS ALLEVIATE THIS BURDEN BY PROVIDING TIMELY AND TARGETED ASSISTANCE. THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL VETERINARY CLINICS AND PET SUPPLY STORES, PET OWNERS CAN ACCESS DISCOUNTED OR DONATED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS, ALLOWING THE 50 ASSISTANCE TO GO EVEN FURTHER. FOR PET OWNERS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL HELP, WE OFFER REFERRALS TO OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES BEYOND OUR SCOPE, SUCH AS PET TRAINING AND EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE. WE ALSO OPERATE A PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP WHERE PET OWNERS CAN CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND RECEIVE ADVICE FROM VETERINARIANS AND PET CARE EXPERTS. THIS ONLINE COMMUNITY FOSTERS RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND ENSURES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO MAY NEED GUIDANCE BEYOND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. WE ARE PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND INDIVIDUALS DISPLACED BY NATURAL DISASTERS. IN THESE CASES, WE WAIVE INCOME VERIFICATION TO EXPEDITE ASSISTANCE, ENSURING THAT PETS REMAIN IN LOVING HOMES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. BY FOCUSING ON PREVENTION, OUR PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE SHELTER OVERCROWDING AND EUTHANASIA RATES, STRENGTHEN THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND, AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF BOTH PETS AND THEIR OWNERS.

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 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 February 2024.

    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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