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Lycoming Animal Protection Society Inc

EIN 23-2675714 · Williamsport, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LYCOMING ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY, INC (LAPS), A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WAS INCORPORATED IN FEBURARY 0F 1992. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NO-KILL CAT SHELTER LOCATED IN WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA. THE ORGANIZATION IS STAFFED COMPLETELY BY VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDES CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR MANY HOMELESS CATS AND KITTENS. LYCOMING ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY, INC IS FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Income
$223,137
Spending
$225,048
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
29.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
86

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 82% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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. $207,316 spent. DURING 2024, 158 WERE RECEIVED FOR CARE AT THE SHELTER THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED LONG-TERM BOARDING SERVICES FOR 11 CATS OWNED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR HOMES OR ARE IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CATS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE OWNER WHEN THE SITUATION ALLOWS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO PROMOTE AND TEACH THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAYING AND NEUTERING TO CONTROL POPULATION AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNWANTED PETS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO ADVISE AND TEACH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT PET HEALTH AND SAFETY.

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 January 1993.

    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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