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Animal Charity Evaluators

Our mission is to find and promote the most effective ways to help animals. To do this, we conduct annual charity evaluations and recommend the most effective animal …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
85/100 · methodology

About Animal Charity Evaluators

We research the most effective ways to help animals. Find resources and recommendations on the top animal charities and interventions.

Founded
Headquarters
Covina, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

Our mission is to find and promote the most effective ways to help animals. To do this, we conduct annual charity evaluations and recommend the most effective animal charities. We also provide grants to build and strengthen animal advocacy movement.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 85
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Animal Charity Evaluators is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Covina, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 364684978. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Animal Charity Evaluators has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100. 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 85 ('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 89/100.

Animal Charity Evaluators is located in Covina, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Animal Charity Evaluators has $8M in annual revenue. 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.

Animal Charity Evaluators is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Animal Charity Evaluators. 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.

Animal Charity Evaluators has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We research the most effective ways to help animals. Find resources and recommendations on the top animal charities and interventions. Animal Charity Evaluators is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Animal Charity Evaluators's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Animal Charity Evaluators are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Animal Charity Evaluators is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364684978, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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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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Leadership

TH
Thomas Bilello
Board Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alanna D•••••
Secretary
AL
Allison S••••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Andrea G•••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Anju G•••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daniela R••••• W•••••••
Director
ER
Eric H••••••
Secretary
GA
Galina H•••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jeff S•••
Director
JO
Jonas M•••••
Director
JO
Jon B••••••
ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KI
Kieran G••••
BOARD MEMBER
LE
Leah E•••••••
Executive Director
MO
Motunrayo E•••
BOARD MEMBER
RA
Ravi M•••••
Treasurer
SA
Samantha B••••••
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ST
Stien V•• D•• P••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TH
Thomas B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
TH
Thomas B••••••
Board Treasurer
VE
Veronica D••• C•••••
BOARD CHAIR
ZA
Zachary F••••••••••••
VICE CHAIR
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$7.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$5.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Animal Charity Evaluators This page 85 $7.8 million -
Colorado Horse Rescue 89 $3.6 million -
Friends of at Pima Animal Care Center 89 $3.9 million -
Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 89 $1.9 million -
Alley Cat Rescue Inc 89 $3.3 million -
Pope Memorial Spca of Concord Merrimack County 89 $1.2 million -
Operation Catnip of Gainesville Inc 89 $1.1 million 5%
Lifesavers Inc 89 $2.4 million 4%
New Hampshire Spca 89 $5.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Animal Charity Evaluators

What is Animal Charity Evaluators?
Animal Charity Evaluators is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Covina, United States. We research the most effective ways to help animals. Find resources and recommendations on the top animal charities and interventions.
When was Animal Charity Evaluators founded?
Animal Charity Evaluators was founded in 2013.
Who leads Animal Charity Evaluators?
Thomas Bilello serves as Board Treasurer.
Where is Animal Charity Evaluators located?
Headquartered in Covina, United States.
What is Animal Charity Evaluators's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Animal Charity Evaluators trustworthy?
Animal Charity Evaluators has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85 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 Animal Charity Evaluators's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364684978.
What is Animal Charity Evaluators's website?
http://www.animalcharityevaluators.org