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SPCA of East Texas

EIN 27-2188982 · Tyler, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

1.SERVING THE CITY OF TYLER, SMITH COUNTY, AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE RESCUE AND ADOPTION OF HOMELESS ANIMALS. 2. PROMOTING AND EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY REGARDING THE SERIOUS NEED FOR REDUCTION OF LOCAL PET OVERPOPULATION AND LOWERING EUTHANASIA. 3. OPERATING A HOTLINE FOR THE REPORTING OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TO FACILITATE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. 4. OPERATING A LOCAL AFFORDABLE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. 5. OPERATING AN ADOPTION CENTER OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK IN THE HEART OF TYLER TO REHOME RESCUED PETS. 6. OPERATING A FOSTER HOME PROGRAM FOR THE REHABILITATION AND REHOMING OF ALL RESCUED ANIMALS. 7. OPERATING A COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM IN LOCAL SCHOOLS PROMOTING HUMANE ANIMAL CARE AND RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP TO HUNDREDS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
-21.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
25
Volunteers
243
Highest pay
$38,832, executive dir.

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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THE SPCA OF EAST TEXAS RECEIVED AND DOCUMENTED ANIMAL WELFARE AND CRUELTY CASES THROUGH THE ANIMAL CRUELTY HOTLINE. CURRENTLY, WE MUST RELY ON LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO INVESTIGATE OUR CASES BY REFERRAL. THESE CASES REPRESENT ONLY CALLS THAT RESULTED IN AN ANIMAL WELFARE CASE BEING OPENED AND DO NOT INCLUDE HOTLINE CALLS THAT WERE IMMEDIATELY REFERRED TO VETERINARIANS, LOW-COST CLINICS, ONLINE RESOURCES, AND OTHER RESCUES, SHELTERS OR AGENCIES FOR ASSISTANCE. IN 2024, THE SPCA OF EAST TEXAS RESCUED 754 DOGS/CATS, AND REHOMED 752 OF THEM. THE ADOPTION CENTER IS OPEN TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY FROM 9:00AM TO 5:00PM.
  2. $710,090 spent. THE SPCA OF EAST TEXAS OPERATES A PERMANENT, WEEKLY LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY IN THE PREVENTION OF UNWANTED LITTERS AND THE PROMOTION OF PREVENTATIVE WELLNESS CARE FOR PETS. IN 2024, THE SNIPPET CLINIC SERVED 7,022 ANIMALS INCLUDING 2,961 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES FOR ANIMALS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $12,318 spent. THE SPCA OF EAST TEXAS MAINTAINS AN 8-ACRE COMMUNITY PARK FOR USE BY FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS. THE PARK IS OPEN DAILY FROM DAWN UNTIL DUSK, AND ALLOWS PET OWNERS AND THEIR PETS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BENEFIT FROM A SAFE, OUTDOOR SETTING. THE PARK OFFERS BOTH A SMALL, AND A LARGE DOG AREA, PET FRIENDLY WATER FOUNTAINS, AND BENCH SEATING FOR OWNERS.

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 February 2011.

    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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