Nonprofit · EIN 26-2223839
THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC
Tax-exempt · AUGUSTA, GA 30916
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $496,676 | $414,374 | $82,302 | $135,669 | $0 | $135,669 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $375,542 | $364,057 | $11,485 | $53,367 | $0 | $53,367 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $347,167 | $376,245 | -$29,078 | $41,882 | $0 | $41,882 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $496,676
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $575
- Occupancy
- $945
- Program services (functional)
- $413,617
- Management and general (functional)
- $757
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,367
- Total assets, end of year
- $135,669
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $135,669
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $135,669
- Gross receipts
- $532,990
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORNA S BARRETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MEREDITH BOBENCHIK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| TARA FORD ROMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JUDY MCCARTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORNA S BARRETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| TARA FORD ROMES | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MEREDITH BOBENCHIK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JUDY MCCARTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RENEE NEHLSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DOUGLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORNA S BARRETT | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| TARA FORD ROMES | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MEREDITH BOBENCHIK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JUDY MCCARTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RENEE NEHLSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DOUGLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9490, AUGUSTA, GA 30916-9490
- In care of
- % LORNA BARRETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LORNA S BARRETT, 1707 HARROGATE PLACE, AUGUSTA, GA 30906
- Signed the 990
- LORNA S BARRETT, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (706) 726-2559
- Return prepared by
- BEDINGFIELD MCCUTCHEON & PERRY
Mission
WE RECOGNIZE THAT DOG AND CAT OVERPOPULATION IS A MAJOR BURDEN ON OUR COMMUNITIES RESULTING IN MANY UNWANTED ANIMALS. THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO PREVENT THIS IS STERILIZATION; THEREFORE, OUR GOAL IS TO SPAY AND NEUTER AS MANY ANIMALS AS POSSIBLE. WE ARE A FUNDRAISING AND NETWORKING ORGANIZATION, DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR ANIMAL RESCUE WORK, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE SPAY AND NEUTER OF DOGS AND CATS. WE PROMOTE CAMARADERIE AND NETWORKING AMOUNG ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE. OUR PLAN IS TO WORK TO BRING IN MORE FUNDING SO THAT WE CAN BE A BIGGER PART OF THE SOLUTION THE THE PROBLEM OF ANIMAL HOMELESSNESS AND CONTINUE TO REDUCE THE SHELTER INTAKE AND EUTHANASIA RATES IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THE FUNDS WE RAISE ARE USED TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES FOR STERILIZATION, VACCINES, AND EXTREME MEDICAL PROCEDURES NEEDED TO SAVE OR IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS.
Program accomplishments
- SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE AS MANY NO COST, OR LOW COST, SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHERS TO PET OWNERS AND RESCUE GROUPS TO HELP COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SPAY, NEUTER, AND VACCINES FOR COMPANION ANIMALS, AND WORK WITH SEVERAL LOCAL VETERINARIANS THAT GIVE US REDUCED PRICING TO HELP STRETCH OUR DONATED DOLLARS. THIS KEEPS PETS IN HOMES AND HELPS TO GET RESCUED ANIMALS READY FOR ADOPTION. TNR - TRAP, NEUTER, RETURN - IS PART OF OUR SPAY NEUTER PROGRAM AND PROVIDES VOUCHERS FOR THE SPAY OR NEUTER, RABIES VACCINES AND EAR-TIPPING OF FERAL OR OUTDOOR LIVING CATS THAT ARE THEN RETURNED TO THEIR OUTDOOR HOMES, HEALTHY AND UNABLE TO REPRODUCE. IN 2025 WE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 556 CATS SPAYED, 525 CATS NEUTERED, 633 TNR MALE CATS, 803 TNR FEMALE CATS, 173 DOGS SPAYED, 93 DOGS NEUTERED, AND 2786 ANIMALS THAT HAD RABIES.Expenses $316,893
- VET ASSIST PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE EXPENSE OF PROCEDURES THAT SAVE OR IMPROVE THE LIVES OF COMPANION ANIMALS. OFTEN ANIMALS ARE PUT DOWN OR SUFFER NEEDLESSLY BECAUSE THEIR OWNERS CANNOT AFFORD EXPENSIVE LIFE SAVING MEDICAL TREATMENT. IN 2025 WE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 341 CATS AND 130 DOGS.Expenses $81,667
- PET CARE PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO PEOPLE THAT FOSTER DOGS OR CATS OR COMMUNITY CAT COLONY CAREGIVERS. IT INCLUDES PURCHASE AND USE OF VACCINES AND OTHER BULK MEDICATION AND HUMANE TRAPS AND CARRIERS. AS OF MAY 2023, WE HAVE A LICENSE TO SHELTER AND ADOPT OUT ANIMALS. GA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ISSUED ANIMAL SHELTER LICENSE 33-33119848 TO THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC DBA FRIENDS OF FELINES. THIS ENABLES US TO FOSTER AND ADOPT OUT CATS. OUR FRIENDS OF FELINES MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNWANTED CATS IN HIGH-RISK AREAS OF THE CSRA THROUGH ADOPTION.Expenses $15,057
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2223839
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $135,669
- Income (IRS master file)
- $532,990
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $496,676 | $414,374 | $135,669 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $375,542 | $364,057 | $53,367 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $347,167 | $376,245 | $41,882 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $296,103 | $270,378 | $70,960 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2223839).
Questions about THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC
- What is the EIN of THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC is 26-2223839.
- Is THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LORNA S BARRETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $496,676, expenses of $414,374 and total assets of $135,669 at year end.
Other nonprofits in AUGUSTA
- HANDS TO PAWS EIN 81-3544786 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- ROCKETS REST STOP EIN 84-4153132 · last filed 990 for 2025
- COLUMBIA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC EIN 58-1496766 · last filed 990 for 2024
- BEST BUDDIES RESCUE INC EIN 82-4315322 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BRASS KNUCKLE PIN UPS RESCUE EIN 47-1733181 · last filed 990-N for 2022
- BINGOS ANIMAL RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER INC EIN 47-4784788 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- THE REESE PROJECT INC EIN 41-2993797 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES INC EIN 58-1581103 · last filed 990 for 2025