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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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
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBlount 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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4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BLOUNT COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY 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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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