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Anderson Animal Shelter

Private facility dedicated to the compassionate and humane treatment of homeless companion animals.

Animal Welfare South Elgin, IL EIN: 366164626 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Anderson Animal Shelter

Anderson Animal Shelter is a animal welfare organization based in SOUTH ELGIN, United States. Annual revenue: $3.4 million. EIN: 366164626.

Founded
Headquarters
South Elgin, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1968

Mission

Private facility dedicated to the compassionate and humane treatment of homeless companion animals.

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: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.48%
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)
$0.75
Program$0.75

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

Anderson 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
111

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Dean D••••••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Anderson animal shelter beyond capacity after rescuing 51 neglected animals - pmg-ky1.com
Mar 2025
www.pmg-ky1.com
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Anderson Humane seeks community support as it rebounds from financial trouble - Shaw Local
Aug 2023
www.shawlocal.com
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Anderson Animal Shelter announces merger with Elburn-based wildlife center, expands mission to include all wildlife - Ch
Apr 2020
www.chicagotribune.com
Anderson Animal Shelter to host mega adoption event Feb. 16-17 - Daily Herald
Feb 2019
www.dailyherald.com
Inmate back in custody after afternoon escape from work detail at Anderson animal shelter - Independent Mail
Nov 2018
www.independentmail.com
Anderson shelter takes in 18 dogs recovered from Alexandria house - WTHR
Apr 2018
www.wthr.com
Anderson Animal Shelter expands with North Aurora adoption center - Daily Herald
Feb 2017
www.dailyherald.com
Anderson animal shelter has 'Valentails' adoption promotion - Independent Mail
Feb 2017
www.independentmail.com
Victory Centre of Bartlett adopts dog from Anderson Animal Shelter - Daily Herald
Jun 2016
www.dailyherald.com
Anderson Animal Shelter grapples with backlash, explains euthanasia - Chicago Tribune
Dec 2015
www.chicagotribune.com

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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 - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 81 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 · 1966
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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