Alee Furry Buddy Foundation

“The organization did not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body during the tax year. All organizational decisions were made directly by the governing body.”

“The organization's Form 990 was prepared by the organization's founder and sole board member. Prior to filing, the Form 990 was reviewed in its entirety by the governing body. The board member reviewed all financial data for accuracy and completeness, verified that program activities were properly described, and confirmed that all governance questions were answered correctly. The completed Form 990 was made available to the governing body before filing.”

“The organization monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring annual disclosure statements from all board members and officers. At each board meeting, potential conflicts are disclosed before any business is conducted. If a conflict is identified, the affected individual must recuse themselves from discussion and voting on the matter. All disclosures and recusals are documented in meeting minutes. No conflicts of interest were identified during the 2024 tax year.”

“The organization makes its governing documents (articles of incorporation and bylaws), conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Requests can be made by contacting the organization at its principal office address. The organization's Form 990 is also available for public inspection as required by law.”

“This is the organization's first Form 990 filing. The organization was formed in 2024. As an initial return, there are no prior year program services for comparison.”

“During 2024, the organization initiated its primary program to develop an artificial intelligence-based veterinary diagnostic system. The project aims to improve animal welfare by providing accessible, AI-powered tools for animal health assessment and care recommendations. Key accomplishments during the tax year: - Engaged qualified IT contractor to design and build core AI diagnostic platform - Established technical specifications for veterinary diagnostic algorithms - Began development of machine learning models for animal health pattern recognition This program directly advances the organization's exempt purpose of promoting animal welfare through technology innovation. The AI system, once completed, will help pet owners and veterinary professionals make better-informed decisions about animal care.”

“AI Research and Development Services provided by Bear Two Holding Ltd (BVI), Mandar House, 3rd Floor, Johnson's Ghut, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The organization contracted with Bear Two Holding Ltd to develop an AI-based veterinary diagnostic system designed to assist in animal health diagnostics and care. This directly supports the organization's exempt purpose of improving animal welfare through AI technology. Allocation: 100% Program Services ($200,000)”