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Charleston Animal Society

PREVENTING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS HAS BEEN THE MISSION OF CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1874. AS THE FIRST ANIMAL PROTECTION/RESCUE ORGANIZATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND ONE …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Charleston Animal Society

Charleston Animal Society is a animal welfare organization based in N CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $9.7 million. EIN: 576021863.

Founded
Headquarters
N Charleston, SC
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 1965

Mission

Preventing cruelty to animals has been the mission of charleston animal society since its founding in 1874. As the first animal protection/rescue organization in south carolina and one of the oldest in the country, is a national and international model for lifesaving success. Its vision is a world where both animals and humans are treated with kindness and respect.

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: 77%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Charleston Animal Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1874, 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
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Charleston Animal Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in N Charleston, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1874 and has been operating for 152 years. Its EIN is 576021863. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 95 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Charleston Animal Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 576021863. 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.

Charleston Animal Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Charleston Animal Society is located in N Charleston, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1874 and has been active for 152 years. Its registered address is 2455 Remount Road, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Charleston Animal Society has $14M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% 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.

Charleston Animal Society 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 $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 95 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Charleston Animal 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Charleston Animal Society 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

Charleston Animal Society is a animal welfare organization based in N CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $9.7 million. EIN: 576021863. Charleston Animal Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1874.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Charleston Animal Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Charleston Animal Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 576021863, 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
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
139

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JA
Jane G•••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Charleston Animal Society looking to adopt 250 pets - AOL.com
Jun 2026
www.aol.com
Charleston Animal Society seeks homes for 250 animals for America’s 250th anniversary - WCBD News 2
Jun 2026
www.counton2.com
Charleston Animal Society - WCIV
Jun 2026
abcnews4.com
Charleston Animal Society - WCIV
Jun 2026
abcnews4.com
Charleston Animal Society - WCIV
Jun 2026
abcnews4.com
Commentary: Charleston County’s animal crisis needs real solutions - Post and Courier
Jun 2026
www.postandcourier.com
Charleston Animal Society - WCIV
Jun 2026
abcnews4.com
Hicks: Pet Helpers needs some, uh, help. Charleston County is doing a couple of things. - Post and Courier
May 2026
www.postandcourier.com
Charleston Animal Society - WCIV
May 2026
abcnews4.com
Charleston Animal Society providing free spay, neuter surgery for pit bull breeds - Live 5 News
May 2026
www.live5news.com
Form filed
$14.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$9.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$9.0M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 95 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 95 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 · 1874
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Charleston Animal Society

What is Charleston Animal Society?
Charleston Animal Society is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in N Charleston, United States. Charleston Animal Society is a animal welfare organization based in N CHARLESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $9.7 million. EIN: 576021863.
When was Charleston Animal Society founded?
Charleston Animal Society was founded in 1874.
Who leads Charleston Animal Society?
Jane Graham serves as TREASURER.
Where is Charleston Animal Society located?
Headquartered in N Charleston, SC, United States.
What is Charleston Animal Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Charleston Animal Society trustworthy?
Charleston Animal Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Charleston Animal Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 576021863.
What is Charleston Animal Society's website?
https://charlestonanimalsociety.org