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SPCA of Winc & Fred & Clarke C

EIN 54-6053158 · Winchester, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE WINCHESTER AREA SPCA IS TO STRENGTHEN THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND AND SAFEGUARD ANIMALS IN TRANSITION.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
66
Volunteers
397
Highest pay
$105,176, 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    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. $1.1 million spent. THE ADMISSION CENTER PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER TO STRAY PETS FOUND WITHIN THE WINCHESTER CITY LIMITS AND REUNITES LOST PETS. THE MOST VULNERABLE PETS ARE CARED FOR THROUGH THE WASPCA KITTEN WARRIOR FOSTER PROGRAM. THE CENTER ALSO ACCEPTS SURRENDERS FROM PET OWNERS IN WINCHESTER, FREDERICK, AND CLARKE WHO CAN NO LONGER HOUSE OR CARE FOR THEIR PETS. PRIOR TO SURRENDER, PET OWNERS ARE OFFERED SERVICES THROUGH THE PETS FOR LIFE PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT KEEPS LOVED PETS IN THEIR HOME AND OUT OF THE SHELTER. WHEN READY FOR ADOPTION, THE PETS ARE PLACED IN LOVING HOMES BY ADOPTION COUNSELORS. THE ADOPTION CENTER ALSO OFFERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, HUMANE EDUCATION, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, AND HOSTS A PAWS AND PAGES READING PROGRAM FOR READERS AND SHELTER PETS.
  2. $19,037 spent. THE CENTER ENSURES ALL PETS ARE SPAYED OR NEUTERED PRIOR TO ADOPTION. THE CENTER ALSO PARTNERS WITH LOW/COST SPAY NEUTER PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE TRANSPORT FOR OWNED 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 June 1942.

    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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