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Tucson Action Team

EIN 99-1201489 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Dedicated to giving every dog a voice and a chance at a brighter, safer future.

Income
$54,531
Spending
$43,892
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $36,366 spent. Spay/Neuter Initiative--We reached our goal of spaying/neutering 500 dogs this year.--We educate the community on the need and necessity of caring for their dogs, including the importance of blood work, vaccines, and other routine medical maintenance of the dogs in their home.
  2. Advocacy & Legislation-- We drafted and advanced a bill to regulate and limit harmful breeding practices, which successfully reached committee review.--Public protests, targeted communication with city and county officials, and community education aided in the closure of certain retail pet stores that sell dogs from puppy mills, many of which have serious health issues unknown to the buyer.--Worked in close partnership with the Pima County Sheriff's Department, which assigned additional investigators to address animal cruelty cases.--See Schedule O for additional accomplishments Advocacy & Legislation continued--Collaborated closely with the municipal shelter on a case-by-case basis to ensure that every call reported to the Animal Protection Services team received proper attention and that the team was dispatched accordingly. --Wrote a volunteer APS program for the municipal shelter to incorporate into its list of responsibilities developed
  3. Community Education--Created our first education team--Educated 300 school children on proper dog handling, safety, and the humane treatment of animals--Expanded outreach to additional schools and youth programs--Outreach to several churches to educate youth on humane animal treatment--Held several events to bring community together and educate on animal issues.
  4. Rescue Partner and Match Making Program--Formed relationships with local animal rescue agencies--Encourage people wanting dogs to rescue rather than purchase--Placed twelve rescue dogs with new loving families

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 June 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 October 21, 2026.

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