Animal Defense League
Shelter for lost and abandoned animals, providing for their care, treatment and adoption.
Animal Defense League Of Texas
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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.
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Mission
Shelter for lost and abandoned animals, providing for their care, treatment and adoption.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 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
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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAnimal 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.
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.
ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE 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
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Adopt don't shop with the Animal Defense League of Texas | Great Day SA - kens5.com
MEDIA RELEASE: Protesters Expose Animals Found in Trashbags at the Reptile Super Show - IDA - In Defense of Animals
Under Construction: Animal Defense League plans expanded SA facility - The Business Journals
Animal Defense League teams up with Dave Bautista for pet adoption awareness - WOAI
Animal Defense League waives pet adoption fees during Spring Break - Texas Public Radio | TPR
Animal Defense League of Texas launches free adoption week - WOAI
Joel McLellan Starts as Animal Defense League’s New Executive Director - San Antonio Report
Animal Defense League of Texas oldest No-Kill shelter in the state - San Antonio Express-News
SA Pets Alive Loses Adoption Facility, Animal Defense League to Take Over - San Antonio Report
City Council Awards Paul Jolly Adoption Center Lease To Animal Defense League - Texas Public Radio | TPR
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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 · 1934
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Programs & activitiesNo 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