At Tails Beyond Borders Foundation (TBBF), we believe in doing good — responsibly and lawfully. That means every donation, every partnership, and every message is handled with legal integrity, ethical care, and full accountability.

Who Holds Us Accountable

Tails Beyond Borders Foundation is not just built on compassion — it is built on compliance. Our operations are monitored and governed by multiple state and federal regulatory bodies in the United States to ensure that every action we take is legal, documented, and transparent.

We are accountable to:

• The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  We are a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit. Our EIN is 39-3041061, and we are required to file annual financial reports and maintain public transparency in accordance with U.S. tax law. Donations are tax-deductible in the United States to the extent allowed by law. Our Form 990 filings will be publicly available as required by law.

• The U.S. Department of the Treasury – Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
  We operate pursuant to authorization issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which governs humanitarian transactions in sanctioned regions, including Iran. Our activities are subject to U.S. federal sanctions law and interagency review where applicable.

• U.S. Department of State
  Certain humanitarian authorizations may involve interagency consultation with the U.S. Department of State. We comply fully with all applicable foreign policy and regulatory requirements governing cross-border aid.

• The California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts
  As a nonprofit incorporated in the State of California, we are registered with the Attorney General’s office and required to submit annual financial disclosures and compliance forms (Form CT-1 and Form RRF-1).

• The California Secretary of State
  Tails Beyond Borders Foundation is incorporated as a nonprofit public benefit corporation in the State of California. We maintain our corporate registration with the California Secretary of State and submit required Statements of Information and corporate filings as mandated under California nonprofit corporation law.

• The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
  We have applied for California state tax-exempt status with the California Franchise Tax Board. Our application is currently pending review. Upon approval, the organization will comply with all applicable state reporting and operational requirements for California tax-exempt nonprofit organizations.

International Transfers & Legal Compliance

Tails Beyond Borders Foundation operates in compliance with U.S. law when sending humanitarian aid to partner shelters abroad, including in countries subject to U.S. sanctions.

We operate pursuant to authorization issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and we do not send funds informally or through unlicensed intermediaries.

To ensure full compliance and safety:

• All transfers are made through licensed, regulated channels approved under our OFAC authorization

• Each transaction is documented and traceable

• Aid is delivered only to verified, trusted shelters that meet our standards for transparency and ethical animal care

Tails Beyond Borders Foundation — not our donors, volunteers, or sponsors — assumes responsibility for regulatory compliance related to our authorized activities.

If you have questions about any of our policies or would like to report a concern, please contact us.

We exist to serve the voiceless — and to do so with transparency, ethical responsibility, and care.