Phoenix Humane Society of Greater Cattaraugus Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to better the lives of animals, through initiatives that include prevention, education, healthcare, and justice. As well as serving as a location to house animals while looking for a permanent home for them.
- Income
- $62,238
- Spending
- $57,771
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 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
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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, 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)
- $49,327 spent. We serve a dual role as both an animal-welfare organization and a municipal sheltering partner. As a holding shelter for many local municipalities, we provide safe housing and care for lost or stray dogs while efforts are made to locate their owners. We also work closely with Dog Control Officers across both contracted and non-contracted areas to care for abandoned, unclaimed, and owner-surrendered dogs, many of whom arrive through cruelty or neglect investigations and require urgent support.In addition to caring for animals within our community, we also serve as a hub for transfers. When appropriate, some animals are moved to trusted rescue partners to increase their chances of adoption, expand access to specialized care, or place them in regions with higher adoption demand.Our work extends beyond shelter care. We operate a monthly Mobile Pet Food Pantry to support families in need and help keep pets in their homes. We also offer low-cost vaccination clinics and community outreach efforts that promote responsible pet ownership and increase access to essential services.With a small shelter facility and a dedicated network of foster homes, we care for dogs, cats, birds, and a variety of domestic animals. We do not import animals from out of state; our mission is rooted in protecting and uplifting the pets already herethose found along rural roadsides, in unsafe environments, or surrendered due to hardship.Our board of directors is entirely volunteer-based, with no member receiving compensation. Every donation goes directly toward food, medical care, shelter maintenance, equipment, and other critical services that allow us to provide safety, compassion, and second chances to local animals in need. With the support of our community and regional collaborators, we continue working to raise the standard of care for animals across Greater Cattaraugus County.
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
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 December 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 February 2024.
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.
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