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Petfix Northeast Ohio Inc

EIN 20-2205609 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES TO END PET HOMELESSNESS AND THE NEED FOR UNNECESSARY EUTHANASIA. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THESE SURGERIES FOR CAT AND DOG OWNERS, FERAL CAT CAREGIVERS, SHELTERS, RESCUES AND ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCIES PLACING ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION. THE ORGANIZATION SERVICES ALL OF NORTHEAST OHIO.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
27
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$94,930, 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 64% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $901,944 spent. CLINIC OPERATIONS:IN 2024, OUR 20TH YEAR OF OPERATION, 6 TRANSPORT PARTNERORGANIZATIONS (NONPROFIT ANIMAL WELFARE AGENCIES) ACROSS 4COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST OHIO INVITED US INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES,SECURED SUITABLE LOCATIONS, ADVERTISED OUR SERVICES, SCHEDULEDCLIENTS AND COLLECTED FEES. IN ADDITION TO TRANSPORT PARTNERS,PETFIX WORKED CLOSELY WITH MORE THAN 40 DIFFERENT SHELTERS,RESCUES AND COMMUNITY CAT ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER THEMAFFORDABLE SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES FOR ANIMALS IN THEIR CARE. DURING252 DAYS, THE CLINIC PERFORMED 11,255 SURGERIES, INCLUDING 3,987 CATNEUTERS, 3,248 CAT SPAYS, 2,019 DOG NEUTERS, AND 2,001 DOG SPAYS.THROUGH THE TRAP NEUTER RETURN PROGRAM, PETFIX SPAYED/NEUTEREDAND EARTIPPED MORE THAN 1,600 COMMUNITY/FERAL CATS.SINCE OUR OPERATIONS COMMENCED IN DECEMBER 2005, PETFIX HASALTERED 131,285 CATS AND DOGS. OUR GOALS FOR 2025 AND BEYOND ARE TOEXPAND OUR SURGICAL CAPACITY, FOCUSING ON UNDER SERVEDCOMMUNITIES.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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