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Siberian Husky Club of America Trust

EIN 20-6699296 · El Cerrito, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the SHCA Trust is to collect and distribute funds to aid the betterment of the Siberian Husky breed in the areas of education, rescue, and health. We are dedicated to improving the lives of all Siberians.

Income
$123,290
Spending
$36,756
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $35,191 spent. RESCUE: PROVIDED FUNDS TO LOCAL RESCUE GROUP AND SHELTER ENTITIES IN 2025 TO HELP PAY FOR THE MEDICAL CARE OF SIBERIAN HUSKIES TOTALING $35,190.98: SPAY/NEUTER GRANTS WHICH WERE RESTRUCTURED TO BECOME INTAKE GRANTS BENEFITTED 141 SIBERIAN HUSKIES IN 19 RESCUE FACILITIES, TOTALING - $27,575.14. EMERGENCY MEDICAL GRANTS SUPPORTED THE MEDICAL EXPENSES OF 6 SIBERIANS IN 6 RESCUE FACILITIES, TOTALING - $5,788.84. MASS SURRENDER/SEIZURE GRANTS HELPED A LITTER OF 5 PUPPIES SURVIVE PARVOVIRUS WITH A $1,500 GRANT. AND, THE TRUST FUNDED A RESCUE GROUP'S ORGANIZATIONAL FEES THROUGH AN ADMINISTRATIVE GRANT OF $327.
  2. EDUCATION: TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SIBERIAN HUSKY. SUCH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE GENERAL EDUCATION ABOUT THE BREED'S HISTORY, PURPOSE, AND PHYSICAL AND TEMPERAMENTAL QUALITIES, AS WELL AS RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP. IT CAN ALSO INCLUDE EDUCATING BREEDERS, EXHIBITORS AND FANCIERS OF THE SIBERIAN HUSKY. AND, IT MAY ALSO INCLUDE EDUCATING JUDGES OF THE SIBERIAN HUSKY. FUNDING SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE THE CREATION AND DELIVERY OF COURSES AS WELL AS THE CREATION, PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA. IN 2025, THERE WERE NO GRANT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR EDUCATION EFFORTS.
  3. HEALTH: TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF HEALTH INITIATIVES SPECIFIC TO THE SIBERIAN HUSKY. THESE INITIATIVES MAY INCLUDE DIRECT SUPPORT OF GENETIC AND HEALTH RESEARCH BENEFITTING THE SIBERIAN HUSKY OR ACTIVITIES TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION REGARDING HEALTH ISSUES RELEVANT TO THE SIBERIAN HUSKY. DUE TO THE COMPLETE FUNDING OF THE CREATION OF THE END-TO-END MAPPING OF THE SIBERIAN GENOME IN 2021, AND THE COVID-RELATED DELAY IN THE PROJECT COMPLETION, THE TRUST MADE NO HEALTH-RELATED DONATIONS IN 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 December 2005.

    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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