South Sound Critter Care
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enhance the preservationof animals (both wild and some small domestic) in Western Washington by providing education, rehabilitation, placement and environmental advocacy in the community through people, one person at a time.
- Income
- $184,010
- Spending
- $131,569
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- -0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 46
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
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $2,895 spent. Education: In 2024 one key tenet of our organization is to educate the general public on the importance of wildlife and environmental conservation. As part of our commitment to this, we put on, and livestream, free monthly education events that are tailored for nature and wildlife lovers of all ages. We also post educational pictures/videos on our social media accounts, and connect with our community through our E-Newsletters.
- $28,975 spent. Animal Care:Kitten Summary: In 2024 the kitten program received 154 cats and kittens into our care. Unfortunately, 5 were sick and died while in our care. We still have three in our care, so we adopted 146 cats and kittens during 2024. We also obtained a 10' x44' trailer paid for with a grant for our cat/kitten care and adoption activities. We had to bring utilities to it which took some time and expense. This new facility will enable our program to provide more felines with care than what we had at Sawyer Lake Veterinary Hospital. The need is great as there is no shelter the two cities next to our facility: Maple Valley and Covington which are growing annually.
- $84,484 spent. Animal Care-Wildlife Rehabilitation: 2024 Wildlife Rehabilitation Care Statistics for Admission and Care 846 animals Total 21 birds 823 mammals 2 reptiles We received over 2,500 call this year regarding wildlife issues and were able to deter animals from coming in that do not need to because they are not orphaned, injured or ill. The public just does not know and they want someone to solve their problem. We admitted 846 animals that were injured, orphaned or suffering from diseases.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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