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Emancipet

EIN 74-2913624 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

EMANCIPET, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT VETERINARY SERVICE PROVIDER FOUNDED IN JUNE 1999, DEDICATED TO MAKING VETERINARY CARE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION, EMANCIPET OPERATES A NETWORK OF MOBILE AND BRICK-AND-MORTAR (SEE SCHEDULE O)CLINICS ACROSS CENTRAL TEXAS, HOUSTON, AND PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDING LOW-COST, HIGH-VOLUME SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AND PREVENTATIVE CARE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. IN 2024 ALONE, EMANCIPET'S NETWORK OF CLINICS PROVIDED OVER 248,000 LOW-COST OR FREE VISITS TO OVER 153,000 PETS. BEYOND CLINICAL CARE, EMANCIPET ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL WELFARE PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$26.2 million
Spending
$29.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
295
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$364,625, president and ceo (thru 12/24)

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (4)
  1. $14.6 million spent. HEALTHY PET SERVICESIN 2024, EMANCIPET PROVIDED WELLNESS EXAMS, VACCINES, MICROCHIPS, AND PREVENTATIVE MEDICATIONS TO OVER 110,000 PETS. OFFERING THESE ESSENTIAL SERVICES AT A LOW COST ALLOWS OWNERS TO PRIORITIZE PREVENTATIVE HEALTH WHILE ENSURING CARE IS ACCESSIBLE TO HELP MAINTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF PET HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $8.7 million spent. SPAY AND NEUTER PROCEDURESIN 2024, EMANCIPET PERFORMED OVER 51,000 SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES, HELPING TO ADDRESS MASSIVE COMMUNITY DEMAND FOR LOW-COST SURGICAL OPTIONS. BY OFFERING THESE PROCEDURES AT A FRACTION OF THE MARKET RATE, WE ENSURE THAT COST IS NEVER A BARRIER TO A SERVICE THAT IS VITAL FOR BOTH PET HEALTH AND COMMUNITY-WIDE POPULATION CONTROL.
  3. $505,244 spent. HEARTWORM TREATMENTIN 2024, EMANCIPET PROVIDED HEARTWORM TREATMENT TO OVER 1,800 PETS IN TEXAS. BECAUSE THIS CARE CAN BE COST-PROHIBITIVE FOR PET OWNERS, WE PROVIDE A TRANSPARENT, LOW-COST PRICING MODEL. THIS ENSURES PET OWNERS CAN ACCESS LIFE-SAVING TREATMENT AND ESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE THAT MAY OTHERWISE BE OUT OF REACH.
  4. $883,029 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE DENTAL SERVICES, ADDITIONAL SURGERIES, AND EMANCIPET NEW SCHOOL TRAININGS. IN 2024, EMANCIPET PERFORMED DENTAL PROCEDURES FOR OVER 900 PETS. DENTAL CARE IS OFTEN SKIPPED DUE TO HIGH COSTS AND SURGICAL FEES. BY OFFERING THESE SERVICES AT A TRANSPARENT, AFFORDABLE RATE, WE ALLOW OWNERS TO ADDRESS DENTAL DISEASE AND ORAL PAIN THAT MAY OTHERWISE GO UNTREATED.WHEN PETS REQUIRE SOFT-TISSUE PROCEDURES LIKE MASS REMOVALS OR WOUND REPAIRS, THE COST OF SPECIALTY SURGERY CAN BE A BARRIER TO OBTAINING CARE. IN 2024, WE PERFORMED OVER 600 OF THESE ADDITIONAL SURGERIES, PROVIDING A VITAL RESOURCE FOR OWNERS TO ADDRESS URGENT MEDICAL NEEDS THAT FALL OUTSIDE OF ROUTINE WELLNESS OR SPAY/NEUTER.BEYOND OUR OWN CLINICS, EMANCIPET WORKS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE. IN 2024, WE TRAINED 3 EXTERNAL VETERINARIANS IN HIGH-QUALITY, HIGH-VOLUME SURGICAL TECHNIQUES. THIS PROGRAM SHARES OUR EFFICIENT MEDICAL MODELS WITH THE BROADER VETERINARY COMMUNITY SO MORE PETS CAN BE SERVED NATIONWIDE.

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 1999.

    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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