Friends of El Refugio

Rescuing Dogs & Cats in Costa Rica

Cute rescued dog

Friends of El Refugio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena Inc

Friends of El Refugio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena Inc (“Friends of El Refugio”) is a non-profit organization established in the United States to raise awareness of and promote the rescue of dogs and cats in Costa Rica, as well as to provide financial support.

Friends of El Refugio is a public charity with tax-exempt status under IRC Sec. 501(c)(3). Donations to Friends of El Refugio are tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers, subject to applicable U.S. tax law, Tax ID: 81-5479383.

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Tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers

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Tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers

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NAME: Friends of El Refugio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena Inc.


ADDRESS: 106 Poplar Grove Terrace
West Milford NJ 07480
United States


EIN: 81-5479383

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Sending a check to our U.S. address is an easy way to make a larger donation.

Pay to the order of: Friends of El Refugio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena Inc.

Mail to: 106 Poplar Grove Terrace, West Milford NJ 07480, United States

Tax-deductible for Costa Rica tax payers.

Designate Friends of El Refugio, in the U.S., as beneficiary on your accounts, in your will, or other planned giving. 

Name: Friends of El Refugio Hogar Animal Costa Ballena Inc.

Address: 106 Poplar Grove Terrace, West Milford NJ 07480, United States

Tax ID: 81-5479383

DONATIONS CAN BE MADE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

Friends of El Refugio