While the story of Best Friends is one that is truly unique in the world of other well - established national or international animal welfare
nonprofits, the founders do not regard themselves as anything special, even though they have
achieved a kind of «rock star»
status in the animal welfare community.
No
nonprofit qualifies automatically for tax exemption.To
achieve this
status, you must file Form 1023, an Application for Recognition of Exemption, with the IRS.