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Animal Defense League

Shelter for lost and abandoned animals, providing for their care, treatment and adoption.

Animal Defense League Of Texas

Animal Welfare San Antonio, TX EIN: 746002033 (IRS) Reg: 74-6002033 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Animal Defense League

The Animal Defense League is a non-profit organization that is a true no-kill shelter for abandoned, abused, or neglected dogs & cats. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for these rescued animals by providing needed medical care, including spaying and neutering.

Founded
Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1947

Mission

Shelter for lost and abandoned animals, providing for their care, treatment and adoption.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 66%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.75%
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)
$0.66
Program$0.66

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Animal Defense League has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1934, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • 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
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Animal Defense League is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1934 and has been operating for 92 years. Its EIN is 746002033. 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 $10M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Animal Defense League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 746002033. 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.

Animal Defense League 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.

Animal Defense League is located in San Antonio, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1934 and has been active for 92 years.

Based on official tax filings, Animal Defense League has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% 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.

Animal Defense League is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Animal Defense League. 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, Animal Defense League 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 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

The Animal Defense League is a non-profit organization that is a true no-kill shelter for abandoned, abused, or neglected dogs & cats. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for these rescued animals by providing needed medical care, including spaying and neutering. Animal Defense League is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1934.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Animal Defense League are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Animal Defense League is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 746002033, 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
$10M-$100M
66% 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
142

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KE
Kenneth H•••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Adopt don't shop with the Animal Defense League of Texas | Great Day SA - kens5.com
Mar 2026
www.kens5.com
MEDIA RELEASE: Protesters Expose Animals Found in Trashbags at the Reptile Super Show - IDA - In Defense of Animals
Jan 2026
www.idausa.org
Under Construction: Animal Defense League plans expanded SA facility - The Business Journals
Dec 2025
www.bizjournals.com
Animal Defense League teams up with Dave Bautista for pet adoption awareness - WOAI
May 2025
news4sanantonio.com
Animal Defense League waives pet adoption fees during Spring Break - Texas Public Radio | TPR
Mar 2025
www.tpr.org
Animal Defense League of Texas launches free adoption week - WOAI
Jan 2025
news4sanantonio.com
Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Joel McLellan Starts as Animal Defense League’s New Executive Director - San Antonio Report
May 2019
sanantonioreport.org
Animal Defense League of Texas oldest No-Kill shelter in the state - San Antonio Express-News
Nov 2017
www.expressnews.com
SA Pets Alive Loses Adoption Facility, Animal Defense League to Take Over - San Antonio Report
Sep 2016
sanantonioreport.org
City Council Awards Paul Jolly Adoption Center Lease To Animal Defense League - Texas Public Radio | TPR
Sep 2016
www.tpr.org

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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 6, 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 · 1934
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Animal Defense League

What is Animal Defense League?
Animal Defense League is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Antonio, United States. The Animal Defense League is a non-profit organization that is a true no-kill shelter for abandoned, abused, or neglected dogs & cats. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for these rescued animals by providing needed medical care, including spaying and neutering.
When was Animal Defense League founded?
Animal Defense League was founded in 1934.
Who leads Animal Defense League?
Kenneth Hill serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Animal Defense League located?
Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, United States.
What is Animal Defense League's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
Is Animal Defense League trustworthy?
Animal Defense League 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 Animal Defense League's registration number?
IRS EIN: 746002033. Registration: 74-6002033 (United States).
What is Animal Defense League's website?
http://www.adltexas.org