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S P C a Inc

EIN 59-1939655 · Lakeland, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SPCA FLORIDA EXISTS TO ELIMINATE ANIMAL SUFFERING AND TO ENGAGE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IN THE WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS.WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY ADVANCING MODEL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF HEALTHY ANIMALS, PREVENT DOG AND CAT OVERPOPULATION, PROVIDE VETERINARY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ANIMALS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND KEEP ANIMALS IN HOMES THROUGH RELINQUISHMENT INTERVENTION STRATEGIES.

Income
$8.4 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
118
Volunteers
376
Highest pay
$159,225, 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

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

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 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 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $6.4 million spent. SPCA FLORIDA'S PUBLIC MEDICAL CENTER, ADOPTION MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AND FL SARC (STATE ANIMAL RESPONSE COALITION) PROVIDE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES FOR ANIMALS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM.ADOPTION CENTER:IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATED 3,291 PET ADOPTIONS THROUGH ITS ONSITE CENTER, SATELLITE LOCATIONS (ORLANDO CAT CAF, PETCO, PETSENSE), SPECIAL EVENTS, AND TRANSPORT PROGRAMS. THE CENTER WELCOMED 8,530 VISITORS, MAINTAINED A 99% DOG SAVE RATE AND 97% CAT SAVE RATE, AND PERFORMED 5,877 SPECIALTY SURGERIES AND 3,115 ANNUAL EXAMS. THE FOSTER PROGRAM SUPPORTED 1,433 CATS AND 224 DOGS, AND THE CLINIC COMPLETED 3,959 SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES.TRANSPORT PROGRAM:THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATED 172 OUTBOUND TRANSPORTS (INCLUDING 70 CATS AND 2 DOGS) TO PARTNER SHELTERS IN ALABAMA, COLORADO, OHIO, AND WITHIN FLORIDA. IT ALSO RECEIVED 824 ANIMALS FROM POLK COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND 345 FROM OTHER SHELTERS, ENHANCING ITS REGIONAL RESCUE EFFORTS.SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS:THROUGH TARGETED INITIATIVES, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 1,855 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES FOR BACKYARD CATS, 1,080 THROUGH THE SNAP PROGRAM, AND 204 THROUGH PITTIES AND KITTIES. THE MOM'S LAST LITTER PROGRAM SUPPORTED 345 ANIMALS (262 CATS/KITTENS AND 83 DOGS/PUPPIES). IN TOTAL, 12,641 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES WERE PERFORMED IN 2024.COMMUNITY OUTREACH:THE ANI-MEALS PROGRAM SERVED 1,096 ANIMALS (678 CATS AND 418 DOGS), DISTRIBUTING 16,757 POUNDS OF FOOD. THE FAP PROGRAM REACHED 5,888 ANIMALS (4,056 CATS AND 1,632 DOGS), WITH 49,588 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES IN NEED.VETERINARY CLINIC:THE CLINIC PROVIDED 28,711 PATIENT VISITS, SUPPORTED 271 PETS THROUGH COMPASSION FUNDS, AND PERFORMED 5,515 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES, ENSURING ACCESSIBLE VETERINARY CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY.FLORIDA STATE ANIMAL RESPONSE COALITION (FL SARC):FL SARC TRAINED 1,055 RESPONDERS, INCLUDING 954 ACTIVE RESPONDERS, AND DEPLOYED 120 INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED 5,316 HOURS AND TRAVELED 33,734 MILES IN DISASTER RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS.EVENTS:THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS, INCLUDING RUN FOR THEIR LIVES WITH 308 ATTENDEES AND AUCTION FOR ANIMALS WITH 218 ATTENDEES, CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESS OF THE 777 CAMPAIGN, WHICH RAISED $19,938,671.VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT:IN 2024, 376 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 23,575 SERVICE HOURS, SUPPORTING OPERATIONS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS AND ENHANCING THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT.

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 November 1979.

    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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