Thats What Friends Are for Inc
We recognize that dog and cat overpopulation is a major burden on our communities resulting in many unwanted animals. The most effective way to prevent this is sterilization; therefore, our goal is to spay and neuter as many animals as possible. We are a fundraising and networking organization, dedicated to raising funds for animal rescue work, including but not limited to the spay and neuter of dogs and cats. We promote camaraderie and networking amoung animal rescue groups and individuals involved in improving animal welfare. Our plan is to work to bring in more funding so that we can be a bigger part of the solution the the problem of animal homelessness and continue to reduce the shelter intake and euthanasia rates in our local communities. The funds we raise are used to assist with expenses for sterilization, vaccines, and extreme medical procedures needed to save or improve the quality of life for companion animals.
Thats What Friends Are for Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $135,669
- +154.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $496,676
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $414,374
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Thats What Friends Are for Inc funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,669 | $496,676 | $414,374 | — | — |
| 2024 | $53,367 | $375,542 | $364,057 | — | — |
| 2023 | $41,882 | $347,167 | $376,245 | — | — |
| 2022 | $70,960 | $296,103 | $270,378 | — | — |
| 2021 | $45,235 | $208,255 | $192,402 | — | — |
| 2020 | $29,382 | $228,273 | $210,896 | $40,000 | 4 |
| 2019 | — | $144,449 | $140,187 | — | — |
About Thats What Friends Are for Inc
Based on IRS filings
Thats What Friends Are for Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Augusta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $136K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thats What Friends Are for Inc is led by Lorna S. Barrett, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lorna S. Barrett
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Ford Romes
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy McCarty
Board Member
Member → Animal Advoc, 2021
Animal Advoc → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Bobenchik
Secretary
Secretary → Animal Advoc, 2021
Animal Advoc → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Danielle Douglas (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Renee Nehlsen (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Missy Lever (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lynn A. Ward (2019) — Member
- Former: Stan Riddle (2019) — Member
- Former: Stefanie Cooley (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Thats What Friends Are for Inc
How large is Thats What Friends Are for Inc?
Thats What Friends Are for Inc reported $136K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $497K.
What is Thats What Friends Are for Inc?
Thats What Friends Are for Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Augusta, GA. It holds $136K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Thats What Friends Are for Inc operate?
Thats What Friends Are for Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Thats What Friends Are for Inc's EIN?
Thats What Friends Are for Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2223839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
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