American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the u.s.
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Visit www.aspca.orgAbout American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a animal welfare organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Founded in 1866. Annual revenue: $389.9 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 131623829.
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Mission
To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the u.s.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a minimal profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1866, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 reflects how little GiveRadar has been able to verify so far, and is not a judgment about the organization itself. Explore United States data
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1866 and has been operating for 160 years. Its EIN is 131623829. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $446M in annual revenue. 108 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131623829. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1866 and has been active for 160 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has $446M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $446M in annual revenue. The organization has 108 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a animal welfare organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Founded in 1866. Annual revenue: $389.9 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 131623829. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1866.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $446M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131623829, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 108 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 108 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1866
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- What is American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a animal welfare organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Founded in 1866. Annual revenue: $389.9 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 131623829.
- When was American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals founded?
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1866.
- Who leads American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
- Matt Bershadker serves as President & CEO.
- Where is American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals trustworthy?
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131623829.
- What is American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's website?
- http://www.aspca.org