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Blount County Animal Welfare Society

Provide doghouses kennels and vet care including spay and neuter for low income pet owners. Rehome pets as necessary to prevent euthanasia of adoptable dogs and cats. Educate …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Blount County Animal Welfare Society

Built and distributed 24 doghouses to provide shelter Provided funding to spay neuter and vaccinate 149 dogs and cats Provided kennels to safely contain dogs for 33 families Provide funding for urgent vet care for 35 dogs and cats to save the animals lives. Families were unable to pay. Some of these services also included vaccinations. Provide boarding for dogs needing to be rehomed until rescue or adoptive homes found. A total of 113 dogs were rehomed. Provide training $794 dogfood and other supplies $2307 and transport support $576

Founded
Headquarters
Maryville, TN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Provide doghouses kennels and vet care including spay and neuter for low income pet owners. Rehome pets as necessary to prevent euthanasia of adoptable dogs and cats. Educate community members on animal welfare laws and best practices.

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: 97%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.97
Program expenses$0.97 ($109,340)
97% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blount County Animal Welfare Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Maryville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 842672533. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $264K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Blount County Animal Welfare Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Blount County Animal Welfare Society is located in Maryville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blount County Animal Welfare Society has $264K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% 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.

Blount County Animal Welfare Society is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $264K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blount County Animal Welfare Society. 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.

Blount County Animal Welfare Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Blount County Animal Welfare Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Built and distributed 24 doghouses to provide shelter Provided funding to spay neuter and vaccinate 149 dogs and cats Provided kennels to safely contain dogs for 33 families Provide funding for urgent vet care for 35 dogs and cats to save the animals lives. Families were unable to pay. Some of these services also included vaccinations. Provide boarding for dogs needing to be rehomed until rescue or adoptive homes found. A total of 113 dogs were rehomed. Provide training $794 dogfood and other supplies $2307 and transport support $576 Blount County Animal Welfare Society is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Blount County Animal Welfare Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $264K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Blount County Animal Welfare Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blount County Animal Welfare Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842672533, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

KR
Kristin K Baksa
President

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carla S••••••
Director
CH
Charles P•••••
Director
CH
Christine B•••••
Director
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Judith G•••••
Director
KR
Kristin B••••
President
KR
Kristin K B••••
President
LO
Lorens C•••
Director
PH
Philana P•••••
Director
VI
Virginia K•••
Director
WH
Whitney P••••••••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Blount County Animal Welfare Society This page 89 $263,643 97%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

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 - 28 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

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Quick facts about Blount County Animal Welfare Society

What is Blount County Animal Welfare Society?
Blount County Animal Welfare Society is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Maryville, United States. Built and distributed 24 doghouses to provide shelter Provided funding to spay neuter and vaccinate 149 dogs and cats Provided kennels to safely contain dogs for 33 families Provide funding for urgent vet care for 35 dogs and cats to save the animals lives. Families were unable to pay. Some of these services also included vaccinations. Provide boarding for dogs needing to be rehomed until rescue or adoptive homes found. A total of 113 dogs were rehomed. Provide training $794 dogfood and other supplies $2307 and transport support $576
When was Blount County Animal Welfare Society founded?
Blount County Animal Welfare Society was founded in 2019.
Who leads Blount County Animal Welfare Society?
Kristin K Baksa serves as President.
Where is Blount County Animal Welfare Society located?
Headquartered in Maryville, United States.
What is Blount County Animal Welfare Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blount County Animal Welfare Society trustworthy?
Blount County Animal Welfare Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Blount County Animal Welfare Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 842672533.
What is Blount County Animal Welfare Society's website?
http://bcaws1.org