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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3259921

BEFRIEND COWS INC

Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95134

Financials

$213K$204K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEFRIEND COWS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$213,206$203,563$9,643$19,985$0$19,985
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$212,703
Program service revenue
$396
Investment income
$107
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$70,045
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$145,774
Management and general (functional)
$170
Fundraising (functional)
$57,619

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,342
Total assets, end of year
$19,985
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$19,985
Net assets without donor restrictions
$19,985
Gross receipts
$213,206
Employees
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PREETHI SRINIVASPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Kannan AMRSecretary
Officer
3$0
Raghavendra Raja DwarkaprasadTreasurer
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
250 BRANDON ST APT 128, SAN JOSE, CA 95134-3441
In care of
% PREETHI SRINIVAS
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
250 Brandon Street Unit 128, San Jose CA 95134
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
PREETHI SRINIVAS, 250 BRANDON STREET APT 128, SAN JOSE, CA 95134
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Preethi Srinivas, 250 Brandon Street Unit 128, San Jose CA 95134
Signed the 990
PREETHI SRINIVAS, President
Phone
(479) 466-4245
Return prepared by
SANJAY TAXPRO INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 99-3259921 or by the name BEFRIEND COWS INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Mission to build a kinder planet through human education, supporting animal sanctuaries that care for rescued animals, and building tech for good in the animal welfare space.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • - Supported 1500+ rescued animals from 12 different species by contributing to the purchase of 60,000+ kg food and 300+ units of medicine - Reached 5000+ people via global talks at major summits & community events - Engaged 150+ youth in 6 different communities in Bay Area through workshops
    Expenses $100,174 · revenue $212,703
  • Royalty from Book Sales Our books reached 2000+ global readers.
    Expenses $45,600 · revenue $396

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-3259921
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$19,985
Income (IRS master file)
$213,206

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$213,206$203,563$19,985IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Preethi Srinivas
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-3259921).

Questions about BEFRIEND COWS INC

What is the EIN of BEFRIEND COWS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEFRIEND COWS INC is 99-3259921.
Is BEFRIEND COWS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BEFRIEND COWS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEFRIEND COWS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BEFRIEND COWS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BEFRIEND COWS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BEFRIEND COWS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PREETHI SRINIVAS.
Who are the officers and directors of BEFRIEND COWS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BEFRIEND COWS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $213,206, expenses of $203,563 and total assets of $19,985 at year end.

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