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Spokanimal C a R E

EIN 91-1223929 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SPOKANIMAL LEADS COMMUNITIES IN HUMANE/PROACTIVE WAYS TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE HUMAN-COMPANION ANIMAL BOND.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
53
Volunteers
477
Highest pay
$163,518, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% 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

    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

    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. $1.2 million spent. IN 2024, SPOKANIMAL FOUND FOREVER HOMES FOR 4,738 ANIMALS SURPASSING OUR PREVIOUS RECORD OF 4,711 ADOPTIONS IN 2023. THIS CONTINUED GROWTH IS A TESTAMENT TO OUR COMMITMENT TO SAVING LIVES AND CREATING LASTING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PETS. OUR TRANSFER PROGRAM PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN THIS SUCCESS, RESCUING OVER 2,000 ANIMALS FROM AREAS WITHOUT STRONG ADOPTION PROGRAMS. BY FILLING THIS GAP, WE ENSURE THAT MORE ANIMALS GET A SECOND CHANCE AT THE LIVES THEY DESERVE. EVERY ANIMAL THAT COMES THROUGH OUR DOORS RECEIVES COMPASSIONATE, HIGH-QUALITY VETERINARY CARE WHETHER THEY'RE IN OUR SHELTER OR A FOSTER HOME. WE GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO ENSURE THEIR HEALTH, COMFORT, AND SAFETY. IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ANIMAL CONTROL AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS IDAHO, TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, UTAH, AND THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE, SPOKANIMAL HAS BECOME A NATIONAL LEADER IN LIFE-SAVING EFFORTS AND ETHICAL REHOMING. WE REMAIN A STRONG, UNWAVERING VOICE FOR ANIMAL WELFARE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND, ADVOCATING EVERY DAY FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.
  2. $896,341 spent. IN 2024, THE SPOKANIMAL VETERINARY CLINIC PERFORMED OVER 6,000 SURGERIES, PROVIDING BOTH CRITICAL CARE FOR ADOPTABLE ANIMALS AND AFFORDABLE PROCEDURES FOR OWNED PETS. THESE EFFORTS ARE CENTRAL TO ADDRESSING THE PET OVERPOPULATION CRISIS IN OUR REGION. AS PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL RESCUERS HAVE GROWN, THE DEMAND FOR LOW-COST SURGERIES HAS DOUBLED, AND OUR CLINIC CONTINUES TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGE SAVING LIVES AND SUPPORTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. OUR STRONG COLLABORATION WITH MEALS ON WHEELS SPOKANE REMAINS A VITAL PART OF OUR OUTREACH, SERVING OVER 300 CLIENTS ANNUALLY BY ENSURING THEIR PETS RECEIVE THE CARE AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO STAY WITH THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM. SPOKANIMAL'S PET FOOD PANTRY ALSO MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT THIS YEAR, DISTRIBUTING OVER 70,000 POUNDS OF DOG AND CAT FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED HELPING TO KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES AND OUT OF SHELTERS.
  3. $236,634 spent. IN 2024, SPOKANIMAL WAS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE TOP ADOPTION PARTNERS OF PETSMART CHARITIES, A REFLECTION OF OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO FINDING LOVING HOMES FOR ANIMALS IN NEED. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL PETCO STORES RESULTED IN OVER 400 CATS BEING ADOPTED THROUGH IN-STORE PROGRAMS CONNECTING PETS WITH FAMILIES IN CONVENIENT, HIGH-TRAFFIC LOCATIONS. MEANWHILE, OUR COLLABORATION WITH THE KITTY CANTINA CONTINUES TO THRIVE, WITH MORE THAN 500 ANNUAL ADOPTIONS AND GROWING. THIS UNIQUE, COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PARTNERSHIP NOT ONLY PLACES CATS IN FOREVER HOMES BUT ALSO RAISES AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT AROUND FELINE ADOPTION. TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS, SPOKANIMAL IS EXPANDING ITS REACH AND IMPACT ENSURING MORE ANIMALS FIND THE LOVE AND SECURITY THEY DESERVE.

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 April 1984.

    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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