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The Pet Compassion Centers

EIN 45-3972342 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PET COMPASSION CENTERS (PCC)STRENGTHENS THE HUMAN-PET BOND BY SUPPORTING PEOPLE, PETS AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH AFFORDABLE VETERINARY CARE, SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, PET RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND WORKFORCE PATHWAYS IN UNDERSERVED MID-SOUTH COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14

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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (2)
  1. $406,510 spent. THE PET COMPASSION CENTERS IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF PET RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY, DELIVERING SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES THROUGH ITS OWN VETERINARY CLINIC IN SUPPORT OF AREA MUNICIPAL ANIMAL SHELTERS AND PETS IN NEED. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PET COMPASSION CENTERS PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 3,900 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AND MORE THAN 120 SPECIALIZED SURGERIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, LEVERAGING ITS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE PET COMPASSION CENTERS OPERATES A REGIONAL PET FOOD AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM SERVING UNDERSERVED HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS THE TRI-STATE MID-SOUTH. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH MEALS ON WHEELS-TYPE PROGRAMS, VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS, MUNICIPAL ANIMAL SHELTERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY FAMILIES IN NEED AND DISTRIBUTED 262,000LBS OF PET FOOD AND BASIC PET CARE SUPPLIES IN 2024. THIS PROGRAM HELPS REDUCE PET HUNGER, PREVENT PET SURRENDER DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, AND SUPPORT FAMILY STABILITY BY ENSURING PETS REMAIN HEALTHY AND IN THEIR HOME.

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 June 2014.

    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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