Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes, Inyo Animal Resource Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Our federal EIN is 99-4218949 and we will provide you with a donation receipt.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Are you independent?

Yes, we operate independently from the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office.
We do however collaborate closely with Inyo County Animal Services to enhance animal welfare efforts in Inyo County.

Can I donate by check?

Definitively, checks are great!
Make checks payable to “Inyo Animal Resource Foundation” and mail to:
P.O. Box 186
Big Pine, CA 93513

Can I donate by DAF?

Yes, thanks for asking!
You can donate via your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) using Inyo Animal Resource Foundations’ federal EIN. Our federal EIN is 99-4218949.

Our Annual Reports?

Our fiscal year starts on July 1st and ends the following year on June 30th. We value transparency and our reports will include a summary of all donations and spending for the year. All reports will be posted online.

What exactly is TNR?

In a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, community cats are trapped, spayed or neutered and ear-tipped (sign that a community cat is neutered), and then returned to their outdoor home.