Ledyard Chain Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Ledyard C.H.A.I.N. is a community based group whose purpose is to offer support to the Ledyard Animal Control to offer education that will enrich the lives of pets and their owners and to support efforts and initiatives that will benefit the welfare and safety of companion animals in the Ledyard and Gales Ferry
- Income
- $46,740
- Spending
- $45,115
- Reserves
- 4.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $4,000 spent. Our Fixed 4 Life program allows us to spay neuter and vaccinate all pets that enter the Ledyard Animal Control. We also assist local residents in the Ledyard Gales Ferry and Preston area who need assistance in covering the costs to spay neuter and vaccinate their companion pets. Our goal for this program is of course to cut down on the number of unwanted litters born each year in our state. We are able to spay neuter and vaccinate approximately 50-75 pets annually.
- $2,000 spent. Pet Food Assistance Program- This program allows us to offer pet food assistance to the Ledyard Animal Control; local shelters and rescues who reach out to us with a need; area food pantries; Senior Housing in Ledyard CT and families registered with the Town of Ledyard Social Services. Our outreach services assist 75-100 persons per month and numerous pets found in area shelters and rescues.
- $600 spent. The Oliver Project- This program assists the Ledyard Animal Control is paying the costs to spay neuter and vaccinate any feral cats they might trap. It also supplies any humane traps or supplies they might need.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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