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Nassau County Society Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Inc

EIN 23-7301597 · Bethpage, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE NASSAU COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZED TO PROTECT ANIMALS FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT.(SEE SCHEDULE O)THE NASSAU COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZED TO PROTECT ANIMALS FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE ORGANIZATION HAS SPECIAL AUTHORITY AS NYS PEACE OFFICERS TO ENFORCE NYS AGRICULTURE & MARKETS LAW AND ALL OTHER STATE AND LOCAL HUMANE LAWS AS IT RELATES TO ANIMAL ACTIVISM. WE ARE THE ONLY ANIMAL PROTECTION AGENCY OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED TO OPERATE WITHIN NASSAU COUNTY BORDERS. OUR PROGRAM INITIATIVES FOCUS PRIMARILY ON PUTTING AN END TO ANIMAL SUFFERING THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT.

Income
$226,226
Spending
$248,373
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$73,345, 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 75% 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

    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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (3)
  1. $220,161 spent. ANIMAL CRIME UNIT: NASSAU COUNTY SPCA ANIMAL CRIME UNIT RESCUES ALL ANIMALS THAT FALL VICTIM TO ABUSE AND NEGLECT. NASSAU COUNTY SPCA DETECTIVES AND HUMANE OFFICERS RESPOND TO THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY EACH YEAR. THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE ORGANIZATION RESCUE ANIMALS FROM EXTREME WEATHER (HOT OR COLD), LACK OF SHELTER, LACK OF MEDICAL CARE, STARVATION AND FROM PHYSICAL ABUSE. ALL ANIMALS RESCUED RECEIVE IMMEDIATE AND PROPER MEDICAL TREATMENT, NUTRITIONAL FOOD, SHELTER/BOARDING, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION. OUR ANIMAL CRIME TEAM IS ALSO SPECIALLY TRAINED IN HANDLING DOG FIGHTING AND ANIMAL HOARDING RESCUES AS WELL AS OTHER CRUELTY RELATED SITUATIONS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE NCSPCA CRIME UNIT CONDUCTS PET STORE INSPECTIONS TO ENSURE ANIMALS BEING SOLD ARE WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND PET STORE OWNERS ARE COMPLYING WITH THE LAWS SET FORTH TO PROTECT THE ANIMALS.
  2. $6,590 spent. NASSAU COUNTY SPCA PET PROTECTION PROGRAM OFFERS FREE PET PROTECTION TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS THAT ENTER THE SAFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND NO LONGER HAVE TO FEAR WHAT HAPPENS TO THEIR PET. THE NASSAU COUNTY SPCA TAKES IN FAMILY PETS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DISPLACED, SURRENDERED TO SHELTERS OR PUT DOWN. THE ORGANIZATION INCURS ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH BOARDING, VET CARE, GROOMING AND FOOD. PETS ARE SURROUNDED BY LOVING AND CARING VOLUNTEERS THAT FOSTER ENRICHMENT, REHABILITATION AND SOCIALIZING PROGRAMS IN A NON-SHELTER LIKE ENVIRONMENT. ALL FAMILY PETS ARE RETURNED TO FAMILIES UPON SECURING AND CONFIRMING A SAFE NON-THREATENING ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $8,821 spent. NASSAU COUNTY SPCA PET SAFE PROGRAM KEEPS ALL OF NASSAU COUNTY'S PETS SHELTERED AND SAFE DURING AN EMERGENCY OR NATURAL DISASTER. WHETHER IT BE A HOUSE FIRE OR A HURRICANE, THE PET SAFE PROGRAM IS EQUIPPED TO SET UP SHELTER FOR HUNDREDS OF PETS. ASIDE FROM KEEPING DISPLACED PETS SAFE, THE PROGRAM PREVENTS PET OWNERS FROM HAVING TO GIVE UP THEIR PETS WHILE RECOVERING FROM A DISASTER. THE PROGRAM'S CO-SHELTERING MODEL ALLOWS RESIDENTS AND THEIR PETS TO BE HOUSED IN THE SAME FACILITY DURING A DISASTER. UNDER THE CO-SHELTERING PROGRAM, OWNERS WILL BE HOUSED IN A SEPARATE PORTION OF THE FACILITY BUT WILL BE PROVIDED EASY AND CONTROLLED ACCESS TO THEIR PETS. CO-SHELTERING PERMITS OWNERS TO FEED, EXERCISE AND INTERACT WITH THEIR PETS.

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 March 1974.

    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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