Alaska Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ALASKA SPCA'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE SUFFERING OF ALASKA'S DOGS AND CATS. WE DO THIS WITH SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S VETERINARY CLINIC (INCLUDING RURAL OUTREACH) AND ADOPTION CENTER.
- Income
- $3.0 million
- Spending
- $2.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 81%
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 64
- Highest pay
- $162,998, clinic veterinarian
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 33% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 44 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (2)
- $2.0 million spent. VETERINARY CLINIC: PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY VETERINARY CARE, EMPHASIZING SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, VACCINATIONS, AND MICROCHIPS. INCORPORATED IN 1955, THE ALASKA SPCA ALSO PROVIDES MOBILE OUTREACH CLINICS ACROSS THE STATE AS FUNDING PERMITS. THOSE CLINICS PROVIDE SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINATION, WELLNESS SERVICES, AND EDUCATION IN COMMUNITIES THAT DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO VET CARE. IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES; MICROCHIPPS; AND VACCINATIONS FOR 4,849 PETS INCLUDING TREATING 470 PETS FOR DENTAL DISEASE.
- $398,078 spent. ADOPTION CENTER: SINCE OPENING ITS DOORS IN 2015, THE ADOPTION CENTER HAS RESCUED AND REHOMED MORE THAN 1,500 DOGS AND CATS. OUR ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES WELLNESS EXAMS, SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES, AGE-APPROPRIATE VACCINATIONS, MICROCHIPS AND REGISTRATION, AND ADDITIONAL MEDICAL CARE AS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT OUR TEMPORARY RESIDENTS ARE AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE WHEN LEAVING FOR THEIR NEW, PERMANENT HOMES. OUR STAFF CONDUCTS RIGOROUS SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ADOPTERS TO ENSURE PETS ARE MATCHED WITH THE INDIVIDUALS AND HOME ENVIRONMENTS THAT MATCH THEIR NEEDS, PERSONALITIES, AND CARE REQUIREMENTS. THE ADOPTION CENTER OFFERS FOSTERING OPPORTUNITIES AND OFF-PREMISES DOG WALKING FOR QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS. IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, 1,465 HOURS OF SERVICE WERE PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS AND NEW HOMES WERE FOUND FOR 255 PETS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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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