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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the u.s.

Animal Welfare New York, NY EIN: 131623829 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1921

Mission

To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the u.s.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,399

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Matt B•••••••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$446.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$379.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$376.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$389.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$324.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$279.0M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990
Form filed
$267.7M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$248.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$217.4M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$206.9M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 108 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1866
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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