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Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc

To advance and support the practice of shelter medicine to improve community animal health and well-being.

Animal Welfare Apex, NC EIN: 731627937 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc

Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc is a animal welfare organization based in APEX, United States. Annual revenue: $227K. 7% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 731627937.

Founded
Headquarters
Apex, NC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D03
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

To advance and support the practice of shelter medicine to improve community animal health and well-being.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 55%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.63%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.3% of total expenses ($30,000 of $243,808).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.55
Program$0.55

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc has 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 charities. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 85% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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

Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Apex, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 731627937. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $452K in annual revenue. 108 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 731627937. 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.

Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.

Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc is located in Apex, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc has $452K in annual revenue. It allocates 55% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc 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 small organization. It has $452K in annual revenue. The organization has 108 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc 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 55% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.

Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc is a animal welfare organization based in APEX, United States. Annual revenue: $227K. 7% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 731627937. Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 55% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $452K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 731627937, 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
$100K-$1M
55% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Dr E•••• P•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Front Street Animal Shelter temporarily halts stray dog intake due to ‘Strep zoo’ outbreak - Sacramento City Express
Jan 2026
sacramentocityexpress.com
Warren County animal shelter expands clinic services, adds telehealth for pets - FOX19 | Cincinnati
Oct 2025
www.fox19.com
In Wake County, NC State Alums Lead Shelter Animal Care from A to Z - NC State University
Jan 2025
cvm.ncsu.edu
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Association of Shelter Veterinarians honors 2 veterinarians - DVM360
May 2024
www.dvm360.com
[ARCHIVED] New Maricopa County Animal Care & Control East Shelter to Open May 2 - Maricopa County (.gov)
Apr 2024
www.maricopa.gov
Ordinance: drop-off cages at animal shelter, not contract facility - KUAC
Mar 2024
fm.kuac.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Veterinarians at Pasadena Humane give care to cats, dogs and sometimes an iguana - Pasadena Humane
Mar 2023
pasadenahumane.org
Texas prohibits shelter veterinarians from operating on owned pets: An advocacy group aims to change that - KXII
Mar 2023
www.kxii.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
San José Boosts Salary for Shelter Veterinarians, Amid Nationwide Shortage - KQED
Aug 2022
www.kqed.org
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
[ARCHIVED] RFQ FOR ANIMAL SHELTER VETERINARY SERVICES - Burlington County, NJ (.gov)
Dec 2021
www.co.burlington.nj.us
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 - 108 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 · 108 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 · 2002
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc

What is Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc?
Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Apex, United States. Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc is a animal welfare organization based in APEX, United States. Annual revenue: $227K. 7% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 731627937.
When was Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc founded?
Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc was founded in 2002.
Who leads Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc?
Dr Emily Purvis serves as Treasurer.
Where is Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc located?
Headquartered in Apex, NC, United States.
What is Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 55% of expenses go to program services.
Is Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc trustworthy?
Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 731627937.
What is Association of Shelter Veterinarians Inc's website?
http://www.sheltervet.org