Anderson Animal Shelter
Private facility dedicated to the compassionate and humane treatment of homeless companion animals.
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Anderson Animal Shelter is a animal welfare organization based in SOUTH ELGIN, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 366164626.
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Mission
Private facility dedicated to the compassionate and humane treatment of homeless companion animals.
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
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Anderson Animal Shelter with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1966, it predates 92% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyAnderson Animal Shelter is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in South Elgin, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 366164626. 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 $5M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Anderson Animal Shelter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 366164626. 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.
Anderson Animal Shelter 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.
Anderson Animal Shelter is located in South Elgin, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.
Based on official tax filings, Anderson Animal Shelter has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% 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.
Anderson Animal Shelter 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 large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Anderson Animal Shelter. 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, Anderson Animal Shelter 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Anderson Animal Shelter is a animal welfare organization based in SOUTH ELGIN, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 366164626. Anderson Animal Shelter is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Anderson Animal Shelter are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Anderson Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 366164626, 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
5 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.
ANDERSON ANIMAL SHELTER 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.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Anderson animal shelter beyond capacity after rescuing 51 neglected animals - pmg-ky1.com
Anderson Humane seeks community support as it rebounds from financial trouble - Shaw Local
Anderson Animal Shelter announces merger with Elburn-based wildlife center, expands mission to include all wildlife - Chicago Tribune
Anderson Animal Shelter to host mega adoption event Feb. 16-17 - Daily Herald
Inmate back in custody after afternoon escape from work detail at Anderson animal shelter - Independent Mail
Anderson shelter takes in 18 dogs recovered from Alexandria house - WTHR
Anderson Animal Shelter expands with North Aurora adoption center - Daily Herald
Anderson animal shelter has 'Valentails' adoption promotion - Independent Mail
Victory Centre of Bartlett adopts dog from Anderson Animal Shelter - Daily Herald
Anderson Animal Shelter grapples with backlash, explains euthanasia - Chicago Tribune
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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 - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · 81 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 · 1966
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Anderson Animal Shelter
- What is Anderson Animal Shelter?
- Anderson Animal Shelter is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in South Elgin, United States. Anderson Animal Shelter is a animal welfare organization based in SOUTH ELGIN, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 366164626.
- When was Anderson Animal Shelter founded?
- Anderson Animal Shelter was founded in 1966.
- Who leads Anderson Animal Shelter?
- Dean Daubert serves as Chief Executive Officer.
- Where is Anderson Animal Shelter located?
- Headquartered in South Elgin, IL, United States.
- What is Anderson Animal Shelter's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Anderson Animal Shelter trustworthy?
- Anderson Animal Shelter 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 Anderson Animal Shelter's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 366164626.
- What is Anderson Animal Shelter's website?
- http://andersonanimalshelter.org