Best Friends Animal Society
Grantmaking foundation in Kanab, Utah · EIN 23-7147797
- Utah
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Utah
- Total giving
- $16MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $200MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America's shelters and making the entire country no-kill. Founded in 1984, Best Friends operates lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with thousands of shelters and rescue groups.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Pets Alive | $2.4M | 2023 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | $1.4M | 2023 |
| Operation Kindness | $870K | 2023 |
| Humane Society of Hall County - Northeast Georgia | $540K | 2023 |
| West Valley Humane Society | $490K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.bestfriends.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.