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Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE RESEARCHED PRIOR TO RECEIVING FUNDS. WHEN PROVIDING A LARGE GRANT, AN AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES AND A WRITTEN REPORT IS REQUIRED SHOWING HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT. FOR SMALLER GRANTS, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION IS OBTAINED NOTING HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT. 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During a portion of the year, Julie Castle was provided with free housing on the Sanctuary property in a home designated by the Board to serve as the CEO residence. Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation THE BOARD REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AFTER CONSIDERING DATA FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. Schedule J, Part I PART I, LINE 1A: THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS REQUIRE THE CEO TO LIVE ON THE SANCTUARY PROPERTY. DURING A PORTION OF THE YEAR, JULIE CASTLE WAS PROVIDED WITH FREE HOUSING ON THE SANCTUARY PROPERTY IN A HOME DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD TO SERVE AS THE CEO RESIDENCE. Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 PART I, LINE 3: THE BOARD REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AFTER CONSIDERING DATA FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. BART BATTISTA SON: DB MEMBER BATTISTA 168899 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION false JUDAH BATTISTA SON: BD MEMBER BATTISTA 247182 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION false SILVA BATTISTA SPOUSE: BD MEMBER BATTISTA 103686 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION false MARK EBBS SON: FOUNDER EBBS 66472 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION false LUCY O'CONNOR DAUGHTER: BD MEMBER WILLIAMS 57764 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION false JONATHAN SIZEMORE SPOUSE: OFFICER SIZEMORE 64707 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION false Natalie Cunningham Daughter: Founder Ebbs 53915 Employee Compensation false 57 215948 Market value 266 6962104 Market value 1 275000 Market value 6515 1212391 Market value 19 240167 Market value 7 false true true Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF AN AUTOMOBILE BROKER TO SELL DONATED VEHICLES. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Direct animal lifesaving: From our headquarters in Kanab, Utah, Best Friends Animal Society operates the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary, caring for up to 1,600 animals on any given day. In fiscal year 2025, lifesaving achievements at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary included: 3,517 new animals welcomed (most adopted through Best Friends, some transferred to partners) 1,631 pet adoptions 625 animals fostered 3,465 animals transported (including from partner organizations and the Navajo Nation) 5,047 spay/neuter surgeries (including 1,496 on the Navajo Nation through our mobile clinic) 43,499 visitors and 5,272 tours completed (including self-guided tours) Best Friends also operated a mobile veterinary clinic serving the Navajo Nation, providing spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and microchipping. In fiscal year 2025, the clinic treated 3,788 animals, helping meet urgent veterinary care needs on the largest reservation in the United States. Beyond the Sanctuary, Best Friends operates lifesaving centers and programs in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Houston, Northwest Arkansas, and New York City. In fiscal year 2025, Best Friends supported animals in these communities through adoptions, fostering, pet transports, spay/neuter services, and community cat programs. Program outcomes included: 17,807 new animals welcomed (most adopted through Best Friends, some transferred to partners) 15,077 pet adoptions 7,466 animals fostered 14,277 animals transported (including animals from partner organizations) 18,277 spay/neuter surgeries 1,506 community cats helped Best Friends also responded to natural disasters - including Hurricane Milton, the Los Angeles wildfires, and the Texas floods - by delivering supplies, covering veterinary costs, and transporting 4,090 animals to safety in coordination with local partners. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Leading the no-kill movement: In fiscal year 2025, Best Friends collaborated with more than 5,500 shelters, rescue groups, and other animal welfare organizations across all 50 states through the Best Friends Network, which grew by 705 partner organizations during the year. Network partners received mentorship, training, grants, and other lifesaving resources. In total, we provided over $15 million in funding to 1,076 organizations. Best Friends continued to build and maintain the nation's most comprehensive animal sheltering dataset, providing key insights and analytics from more than 10,000 shelters and rescue groups across the U.S. Through tools such as the pet lifesaving dashboard and the Shelter Pet Data Alliance, this data was made accessible and transparent, enabling shelters to track trends, make informed decisions, and improve outcomes. Through our national shelter support programs, Best Friends worked directly with shelters nationwide to strengthen animal care, lifesaving programs, operations, shelter medicine, and community engagement. In fiscal year 2025, Best Friends held 82 training sessions, reaching 955 shelter staff members and volunteers. We also provided assessments, mentorship, grants, and on-the-ground support by embedding staff directly in shelters to help them save more lives. Through our shelter collaborative program, Best Friends paired high-performing no-kill organizations with shelters working toward no-kill, a model that multiplies impact. In fiscal year 2025, 92 shelters participated in the program at some point, receiving mentorship, operational support, data analysis, and hands-on assistance. Best Friends continued its partnership with Southern Utah University to expand education and career pathways in animal services. In fiscal year 2025, 247 individuals completed Best Friends certification or degree programs, currently the only offerings of their kind in the U.S. The 2025 Best Friends National Conference, held in Palm Springs, California, brought together 1,345 animal welfare professionals and advocates from 47 states across the U.S. and four other countries to share knowledge and explore the latest in lifesaving strategies. In celebration of National Pet Month in May, Best Friends partnered with Walmart as its for-good nonprofit partner, amplifying the pet adoption message in 2,000 stores nationwide. Eleven brands supported the effort, including Blue Buffalo, which sponsored adoptions all month and helped 1,694 dogs and cats from Best Friends and local shelters find homes. On the legislative front, Best Friends helped secure 62 advocacy wins across 25 st ates in fiscal year 2025, addressing issues like breed-specific laws, puppy mills, and community cat policies. These efforts were backed by the Best Friends Action Team, a grassroots volunteer network of more than 200,000 advocates who contacted lawmakers, gathered over 12,000 petition signatures, and advanced pet-friendly policies nationwide. In addition, 14,011 volunteers contributed 515,511 hours across all Best Friends programs in fiscal year 2025, helping to drive our mission forward and support lifesaving throughout the country. Together with partners, advocates, volunteers, and supporters, Best Friends saved thousands of lives and made meaningful, measurable progress toward no-kill nationwide. By the end of fiscal year 2025, approximately 67% of U.S. shelters were operating at or above the no-kill benchmark of a 90% save rate. We believe that by working together, we can Save Them All. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons ANNE MEJIA, SECRETARY AND CYRUS MEJIA, BOARD MEMBER, ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE. - Family relationship, GREGORY CASTLE, CO-FOUNDER/INTERNAL CONSULTANT AND JULIE CASTLE, CEO ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE. - Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE 990 IS PREPARED INTERNALLY AND REVIEWED BY TANNER LLP, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL/OPERATING OFFICER AND THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE RETURN IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE WHOLE BOARD FOR REVIEW BEFORE BEING FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy UPON BEING APPOINTED, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT THAT ACKNOWLEDGES ACCEPTANCE OF BEST FRIENDS' CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF OF BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY. THIS POLICY REQUIRES THAT ALL AFFILIATIONS WITH ENTITIES IN WHICH A FINANCIAL INTEREST IS HELD BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD. THE SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF BEST FRIENDS, INCLUDING THE COO AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, ROUTINELY MONITOR ALL TRANSACTIONS TO ENSURE THAT ANY RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ARE FULLY DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT THE TRANSACTIONS COMPLY WITH POLICY. THIS POLICY IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW BY THE BOARD TO PROVIDE GREATER STRUCTURE; INCLUDING REQUIRING MORE FREQUENT SIGN-OFF ON POLICY, MORE REPORTING, AND RESTRICTIONS ON PARTICIPATION BY RELEVANT BOARD AND STAFF IN THE DEALING WITH THE CONFLICT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE BOARD REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AFTER CONSIDERING DATA FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CORPORATE OFFICERS, AFTER CONSIDERING DATA FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CEO REVIEWS THOSE SALARIES WITH THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees THE BOARD REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AFTER CONSIDERING DATA FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CORPORATE OFFICERS, AFTER CONSIDERING DATA FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CEO REVIEWS THOSE SALARIES WITH THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public COPIES OF THE FORM 990, FORM 990-T, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING ON THE BEST FRIENDS' WEBSITE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT. Form 990, Part IX, Line 26 Best Friends achieves some of its programmatic and fundraising goals in direct mail campaigns that include requests for contributions. The costs of conducting those campaigns included certain joint costs that are not directly attributable to the program, management and general, or the fundraising component of the activities. Those joint costs were allocated between program and fundraising. Best Friends Animal Society, Inc. is committed to efficiency and transparency. We communicate with our donors and prospective donors by email, postal mail, phone and other means, both to request contributions to our cause and to educate the public about Best Friends Animal Society, Inc. programs, volunteer opportunities and events across the United States. These efforts help advance our mission to end the killing of shelter animals by 2025. As a result, in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance, Best Friends Animal Society, Inc. allocates a portion of our fundraising costs to program services. As a nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal taxation, we ensure our donors' money is spent as efficiently and effectively as possible. 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