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Stray Paws Animal Haven

EIN 83-1526587 · S El Monte, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceWeak30 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

REDUCING THE STRAY ANIMAL POPULATION THROUGH TNR (TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN), SPAY/NEUTER, WELLNESS, MEDICAL REHAB, TRANSPORTATION, RELOCATION, NETWORKING, AND EDUCATION, AND ALSO PROVIDING RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT TO MANAGE COLONIES OF CATS SAFELY.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
13
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$143,000, veterinarian

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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $1.7 million spent. STRAY PAWS ANIMAL HAVEN IS DEDICATED TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING THE STRAY ANIMAL POPULATION THROUGH A PRACTICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH. OUR PROACTIVE MEASURES INCLUDE OUR TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR) PROGRAMS AND OUR AFFORDABLE SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES FOR PETS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO FACILITATING THE SAFE TRANSPORTATION AND RELOCATION OF ANIMALS, AS WELL AS FOSTERING ACTIVE NETWORKING WITHIN THE ANIMAL WELFARE COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS. WE PROUDLY OFFER THESE FREE AND DISCOUNTED SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY, ENSURING ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE CARE FOR ALL. THROUGH OUR ROBUST PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL RESCUES AND ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS, ALONG WITH OUR LOW-COST COMMUNITY PET OWNER CLINICS, WE SUCCESSFULLY SPAY/NEUTER UP TO 250 CATS AND 25 DOGS A WEEK. OUR EXTENSIVE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FREE VACCINATIONS, MICROCHIPS, AND LOW-COST FLEA CONTROL.
  2. $129,621 spent. STRAY PAWS ANIMAL HAVEN OFFERS AN AFFORDABLE WELLNESS PROGRAM TO ENSURE PETS RECEIVE ESSENTIAL VETERINARY CARE AT A FRACTION OF THE TYPICAL COST. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LOW-COST SERVICES FOR ROUTINE CHECK-UPS, DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, AND TREATMENT FOR COMMON ILLNESSES AND INJURIES. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE VETERINARY CARE ACCESSIBLE, PROMOTING EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES. OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM CREATES A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP PET OWNERS ADDRESS THEIR PETS' HEALTH NEEDS WITHOUT FINANCIAL STRESS. WITH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE VACCINATIONS AND TREATMENT FOR MINOR INJURIES AND ILLNESSES, WE ARE DEDICATED TO KEEPING PETS HEALTHY AND HAPPY. THROUGH OUR AFFORDABLE WELLNESS PROGRAM, WE'RE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCELLENT CARE FOR ALL PETS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $89,738 spent. STRAY PAWS ANIMAL HAVEN IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING PET HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH FREE VACCINATION EVENTS. OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE PETCO LOVE FOUNDATION AND MICHELSON FOUND ANIMALS MAKE THESE CLINICS POSSIBLE. THESE EVENTS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL VACCINATIONS TO PETS, HELPING PREVENT THE SPREAD OF DISEASES AND ENSURING THE HEALTH OF BOTH ANIMALS AND HUMANS. OUR DEDICATED TEAM, ALONGSIDE VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS, CREATES A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR PET OWNERS, MAKING IT EASIER FOR THEM TO PROTECT THEIR PETS' HEALTH. BY OFFERING FREE VACCINES, WE PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY TIES, MAKING SURE THAT ALL ANIMALS RECEIVE THE CARE THEY NEED.

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 May 2019.

    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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