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Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center Inc

EIN 20-0549531 · Blackwood, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROTECTING THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF HOMELESS ANIMALS IN CAMDEN COUNTY, PROVIDING LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY, VACCINATIONS AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING HUMANE EDUCATION, REUNITING LOST PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS, AND FINDING HOMES FOR ORPHANED FELINES AND CANINES.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 53%
Employees
92
Volunteers
271
Highest pay
$130,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $348,400 spent. LOW-COST CLINIC SERVICES - HOMEWARD BOUND PET ADOPTION CENTER PROVIDES LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY, VACCINATIONS, AND VETERINARY SERVICES TO ABANDONED AND STRAY CATS AND DOGS.
  2. $2.8 million spent. IMPOUNDMENT AND ADOPTION SERVICES - HOMEWARD BOUND PET ADOPTION CENTER PROVIDES IMPOUNDMENT SERVICES (FOOD, WATER, SHELTER, CARE, RECLAIM, ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES, SURRENDER SERVICES, QUARANTINE SERVICES, AND EUTHANASIA SERVICES) TO VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN CAMDEN COUNTY. IN ADDITION, THE SHELTER PROVIDES ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK AT THE FACILITY AND OFF-SITE AT PETSMART ADOPTION CENTERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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