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Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Inc

EIN 59-0637883 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PET ALLIANCE OF GREATER ORLANDO, INC. EDUCATES, SHELTERS, PLACES, AND HEALS PETS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH COMPASSIONATE, RESPONSIBLE CARE MAINTAINED TO THE VERY HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
88
Volunteers
480
Highest pay
$196,675, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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 June 30, 2025, 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. $4.7 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHED.PET ALLIANCE WAS FOUNDED IN 1937 AS THE ORLANDO HUMANE SOCIETY. SINCE THEN, THE ORGANIZATION HAS WORKED HARD TO PROVIDE POSITIVE AND SAFE OUTCOMES FOR PETS. TODAY, PET ALLIANCE HAS A DEDICATED FOCUS ON THE WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF DOGS AND CATS IN ORANGE, SEMINOLE AND OSCEOLA COUNTIES. AS THE "GO TO" EXPERTS IN GREATER ORLANDO, THEY DO GOOD THINGS FOR DOGS AND CATS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM. THEIR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE SERVICES FOR PETS AND TO BE LEADERS IN INNOVATIVE ANIMAL CARE AND VETERINARY MEDICINE. MORE THAN 4,000 SURRENDERED PETS AND HOMELESS ANIMALS TURN TO PET ALLIANCE FOR CARING, COMPASSION AND HOPE THROUGH THEIR SHELTERS EACH YEAR. PET ALLIANCE PROVIDES FOOD, MEDICAL CARE AND SHELTER FOR DOGS AND CATS UNTIL THEY FIND THEIR NEW HOMES. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING HOUSING AND CARE, PET ALLIANCE WORKS TO DEVELOP PROGRESSIVE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT HELP KEEP PETS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER. PET ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AND ANIMAL WELLNESS THROUGH THEIR PUBLIC VETERINARY CLINICS. THEIR SHELTER PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED ENTIRELY BY DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 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 March 1971.

    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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