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Ratings and Finance

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute has been evaluated by several independent ratings organizations and we are proud to provide you with the following links and official seal information.

We currently meet all of the stringent standards set forth by the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance, allowing us to proudly display the BBB seal. For more information, click on the BBB icon.

We also meet all of the standards to qualify for the workplace Combined Federal Campaigns, and we are listed under Animal Funds of America with CFC code 10473.

We have received the official ICA (Independent Charities of America) Seal of Approval, and for additional information, you can click on the Best In America icon (look for us under "Animals"). Out of the millions of charities in America, no more than 50,000 qualify to display this seal.

Additionally, Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute has been evaluated by the American Institute of Philanthropy. This independent evaluation assures the public that we are properly governed; that our program is consistent with our statement of purpose; that our funding is sound; and the bulk of our annual expenses is devoted to our program of protecting animals. For further information on us, go to www.charitywatch.org or write to:

American Institute of Philanthropy
3450 N. Lake Shore Dr.
P.O. Box 578460
Chicago, IL 60657
773-529-2300

A copy of our latest Annual Report may be obtained from:

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute
P.O. Box 22505
Sacramento, CA 95822


Financial Information

Program Services - 78%
Fundraising and Administrative Costs - 22%