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Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Fredericksbu

EIN 54-0648185 · Fredericksbrg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
48
Volunteers
6,920
Highest pay
$80,769, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 2% 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

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 September 30, 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. $1.7 million spent. FREDERICKSBURG SPCA IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER WORKING TO ENHANCE THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND WHILE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN NEED. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ANIMALS, THE HUMANS WHO LOVE THEM, AND THE AGENCIES THAT PROTECT THEM. OUR RESOURCE CENTER SERVICES ALL OF VIRGINIA'S PLANNING DISTRICT 16 AND BEYOND. WE ARE AN EDUCATION-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION IN AN EFFORT TO TACKLE THE PROBLEM AT HAND AND REDUCE THE HIGH NUMBER OF HOMELESS ANIMALS. WE EDUCATE TO TEACH - WE SPAY/NEUTER TO REDUCE AND CONTROL THE UNWANTED POPULATION - WE VACCINATE TO CONTROL AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF DEADLY ANIMAL DISEASES. AS AN OUTREACH CENTER, OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: "ADOPTION CENTER "P.E.T.S. PANTRY AND COUNSELING SERVICES "LOCKE COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER "PET BEHAVIOR "FOSTER "VOLUNTEER "HUMANE EDUCATION "ANIMAL CONTROL CASE RESOURCE "CAMPS AND CAMP PROGRAMS "SAFE HAVEN FREDERICKSBURG SPCA IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER WORKING TO ENHANCE THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND WHILE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ANIMALS IN NEED. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ANIMALS, THE HUMANS WHO LOVE THEM, AND THE AGENCIES THAT PROTECT THEM. OUR RESOURCE CENTER SERVICES ALL OF VIRGINIA'S PLANNING DISTRICT 16 AND BEYOND. WE ARE AN EDUCATION-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION IN AN EFFORT TO TACKLE THE PROBLEM AT HAND AND REDUCE THE HIGH NUMBER OF HOMELESS ANIMALS. WE EDUCATE TO TEACH - WE SPAY/NEUTER TO REDUCE AND CONTROL THE UNWANTED POPULATION - WE VACCINATE TO CONTROL AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF DEADLY ANIMAL DISEASES. AS AN OUTREACH CENTER, OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: "ADOPTION CENTER "P.E.T.S. PANTRY AND COUNSELING SERVICES "LOCKE COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER "PET BEHAVIOR "FOSTER "VOLUNTEER "HUMANE EDUCATION "ANIMAL CONTROL CASE RESOURCE "CAMPS AND CAMP PROGRAMS "SAFE HAVEN

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 August 1989.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (New York, NY), EIN 13-1623829. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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