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Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

EIN 88-0187383 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEVADA SPCA SAVES THE LIVES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA'S MOST VULNERABLE PETS, INSPIRES HUMAN COMPANIONS TO UPHOLD THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE AND INCREASES THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND THROUGH ADOPTION, FOSTER AND PREVENTATIVE CARE.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
42
Volunteers
2,054
Highest pay
$157,849, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 103% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 December 31, 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. $2.9 million spent. NEVADA SPCA TAKES IN 2500 ANIMALS ANNUALLY IN AN AVERAGE YEAR, PROVIDING THEM TEMPORARY SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE AND THEN REHOMING THEM INTO LOVING NEW FAMILIES. NEVADA SPCA IS A SAFETY NET FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S HOMELESS PETS, WITH OVER SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT OF OUR ANIMALS COMING FROM OWNERS WHO NEED TO SURRENDER THEM FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS INCLUDING FINANCIAL INSECURITY AND FAMILY CHANGES. THE REST OF OUR INTAKE IS FROM TRANSFERS FROM OTHER LOCAL SHELTERS TO HELP PETS THAT REQUIRE MORE MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ORDER TO PREPARE THEM FOR ADOPTION AS WELL AS ORPHAN KITTENS FROM THE STREETS. NEVADA SPCA FOUND HOMES FOR 2164 ANIMALS IN 2025. NEVADA SPCA INCREASES THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ROBUST VOLUNTEER AND FOSTER PROGRAMS WITH OVER 2000 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS AND OVER 180 ACTIVE FOSTER PARENTS: OUR FOSTER PARENTS FOSTERED 387 FOSTER PETS IN 2025. NEVADA SPCA CONTINUED ITS PET PANTRY STARTED IN 2020 TO PROVIDE FREE DOG AND CAT FOOD TO OUR COMMUNITY'S PET OWNERS IN FINANCIAL NEED AND PROVIDED 73,071 MEALS TO THOSE OWNERS PETS. NEVADA SPCA TAKES IN 2500 ANIMALS ANNUALLY IN AN AVERAGE YEAR, PROVIDING THEM TEMPORARY SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE AND THEN REHOMING THEM INTO LOVING NEW FAMILIES. NEVADA SPCA IS A SAFETY NET FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S HOMELESS PETS, WITH OVER SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT OF OUR ANIMALS COMING FROM OWNERS WHO NEED TO SURRENDER THEM FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS INCLUDING FINANCIAL INSECURITY AND FAMILY CHANGES. THE REST OF OUR INTAKE IS FROM TRANSFERS FROM OTHER LOCAL SHELTERS TO HELP PETS THAT REQUIRE MORE MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ORDER TO PREPARE THEM FOR ADOPTION AS WELL AS ORPHAN KITTENS FROM THE STREETS. NEVADA SPCA FOUND HOMES FOR 2164 ANIMALS IN 2025. NEVADA SPCA INCREASES THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ROBUST VOLUNTEER AND FOSTER PROGRAMS WITH OVER 2000 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS AND OVER 180 ACTIVE FOSTER PARENTS: OUR FOSTER PARENTS FOSTERED 387 FOSTER PETS IN 2025. NEVADA SPCA CONTINUED ITS PET PANTRY STARTED IN 2020 TO PROVIDE FREE DOG AND CAT FOOD TO OUR COMMUNITY'S PET OWNERS IN FINANCIAL NEED AND PROVIDED 73,071 MEALS TO THOSE OWNERS PETS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (New York, NY), EIN 13-1623829. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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