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Nonprofit · EIN 62-1863859

BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY

Also known as SHARON A CRAVENS SANDRA HALL

Tax-exempt · JAMESTOWN, TN 38556

Financials

$103K$130K2023$158K$144K2024$156K$165K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$155,879$164,716-$8,837$58,976$0$58,976
December 31, 2024990-EZ$158,061$144,254$13,807$49,413–$49,413
December 31, 2023990-EZ$103,055$129,569-$26,514$14,106–-$14,106
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Other revenue
$155,879

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$27,050
Other expenses
$137,666
Program services (functional)
$11,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$49,413
Total assets, end of year
$58,976
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$58,976
Cash, savings and investments
$58,976
Gross receipts
$155,879

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
sharon cravenspresident30$0
becky duncansecretary25$0
sheryl whitetreasurer20$0
sandra simmonsboard member15$0
chip pearsonboard member5$0
joan clearyvice president20$0
jerry robertsboard member10$0
helen pullinsboard member15$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHARON CRAVENSPRESIDENT30$0
BECKY DUNCANSECRETARY25$0
SHERYL WHITETREASURER20$0
SANDRA SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER15$0
CHIP PEARSONBOARD MEMBER5$0
JOAN CLEARYVICE PRESIDENT20$0
JERRY ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER10$0
HELEN PULLINSBOARD MEMBER15$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHARON CRAVENSPRESIDENT30$0
BECKY DUNCANSECRETARY25$0
SHERYL WHITETREASURER20$0
SANDRA SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER15$0
CHIP PEARSONBOARD MEMBER5$0
JOAN CLEARYVICE PRESIDENT20$0
JERRY ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER10$0
HELEN PULLINSBOARD MEMBER15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1038, JAMESTOWN, TN 38556-1038
In care of
% BECKY DUNCAN
Signed the 990-EZ
BECKY DUNCAN, SECRETARY
Phone
(931) 879-6806
Return prepared by
H AND R BLOCK

Mission

Rescue , spay/neuter dogs and cats. in fentress county, tn. for the year of 2025, dogs 146 and cats 169. a lot of news conferences discussing the importance of keeping this entity working well for the community.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • to rescue dogs and cats and spay and neuter them before offering for adoption. housing and food provided until adoption occurs.
    Expenses $11,000 · grants $11,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
62-1863859
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D610)
Assets (IRS master file)
$58,976
Income (IRS master file)
$155,879

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$155,879$164,716$58,976IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$158,061$144,254$49,413IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$103,055$129,569$14,106XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 62-1863859).

Questions about BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY

What is the EIN of BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY is 62-1863859.
Is BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY 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 BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY 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 BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BEST FRIENDS SANCTUARY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $155,879, expenses of $164,716 and total assets of $58,976 at year end.

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