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Central California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Amimals

EIN 94-1207695 · Fresno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA S.P.C.A.'S (CCSPCA) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PROTECTION, PLACEMENT AND EDUCATION TO ENSURE RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL CARE.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
36.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
36
Volunteers
510
Highest pay
$132,686, veterinarian

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    8 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

    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 June 30, 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. $2.2 million spent. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, 1,226 ANIMALS CAME INTO CCSPCAS SHELTER. CCSPCAS LOW-COST VACCINE CLINIC VACCINATED 4,503 CATS AND DOGS FOR RABIES. TOTAL VACCINATIONS ADMINISTERED WERE 19,707. 122 ANIMALS WERE PUT INTO THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM. HUMANE OFFICERS INVESTIGATED 183 COMPLAINTS OF ABUSE/CRUELTY/NEGLECT, SEIZED 56 ANIMALS, AND SUBMITTED 4 CASES TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY. 315 PETS WERE ADOPTED, INCLUDING 60 AT OFF-SITE LOCATIONS. SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT PERFORMED 271 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES FOR ADOPTED ANIMALS, 1,598 LOW COST/LOW INCOME SPAYS/NEUTERS FOR CLIENT OWNED ANIMALS, AND 7,063 FOR RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS. 2,075 LIFE SAVING MICROCHIPS WERE IMPLANTED. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE EDUCATING SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT FRESNO COUNTY ON PET RESPONSIBILITY AND ANIMAL SAFETY. CCSPCA EDUCATION STAFF PROVIDES FREE PRESENTATIONS TO MORE THAN 30 SCHOOLS THAT REQUEST PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING DOG BITE PREVENTION, PET RESPONSIBILITY, ANIMAL CAREERS, SPAY/NEUTER AWARENESS, AND HOW TO HELP ANIMALS. THEY OFFER MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS TOURING CLASSES, SPECIAL MEETING PRESENTATIONS, SAFETY CLASSES FOR PROFESSIONALS, CREATIVE EVENTS, SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS, AND MANY OTHER SPECIAL ANIMAL RELATED REQUESTS FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE CCSPCA NETWORKS WITH RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, AND OREGON. 12 PETS WERE TRANSFERRED TO RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CCSPCA IS CONSIDERED A LIMITED ADMISSIONS SHELTER AS INTAKE IS LIMITED TO OWNER SURRENDERED AND HUMANE INVESTIGATION ANIMALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 August 1951.

    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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