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Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation
Sherman Oaks CA | IRS ruling year: 2014 | EIN: 46-4915929 
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.Organization Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO BE FOCUSED ON RESCUING ABUSED AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY - REHABILITATING THEM AND FINDING THEM THE ... (More)
Rating Information
Good
This charity's score is 75%, earning it a Three-Star rating.
This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
Historical Ratings 
Proceed with Caution - Reported OtherMaterialLawsuitOn October 23, 2020, The Los Angeles Times reported on the operations of Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation in an article titled, "After Times investigation, dog activist Marc Ching charged by city’s animal protection unit." For more information, please see The Los Angeles Times article.
- On May 24, 2020, The Los Angeles Times published an article titled "Animal rescue charity with star-studded support has ‘troubling’ financial practices, experts say." For more information, please see The Los Angeles Times article
- On May 25, 2020, The New York Post published an article titled "Celeb-loved animal rights activist accused of staging dog abuse." For more information, please see The New York Post article
- On December 4, 2020, The Los Angeles Times published an article titled "New charges accuse L.A. animal activist Marc Ching of making false claims over his pet food." For more information, please see The Los Angeles Times article
- On August 4, 2021, The Santa Monica Daily Press published an article titled "Business owner charged with unlicensed veterinary practice." For more information, please see The Santa Monica Daily Press article
This organization appears on the most recent listing of nonprofits that are delinquent with California state registrations
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Rating Report
Accountability & Finance
Key Accountability Metrics
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Partial Credit
No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members8 out of 8 points
Independent Board Size - 3 independent members7 out of 7 points
Financial Statements - None0 out of 15 points
Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Missing0 out of 2 points
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing0 out of 4 points
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points
Website Disclosures
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 out of 4 points
Financial Metrics
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 0.73%15 out of 15 points
Program Expense: Ratio - 86.49%25 out of 25 points
Additional Information
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