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Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc

Animal Rescue, shelter, & education center for dogs.

Animal Welfare Clay Center, KS EIN 463167839 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc

In 2022 we took in 147 dogs: 105 strays, 33 owner surrenders, and transferred 9 dogs from other rescues. We adopted 70 dogs, 79 dogs were reclaimed by owners, and we transferred out 3 dogs to other rescues.

Founded
Headquarters
Clay Center, KS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Animal Rescue, shelter, & education center for dogs.

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: 100%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.5% of total expenses ($19,875 of $136,836).

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($136,836)
100% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Clay Center, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 463167839. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $136K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.

Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc is located in Clay Center, KS, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc has $136K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% 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.

Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $136K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center 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.

Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 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.

In 2022 we took in 147 dogs: 105 strays, 33 owner surrenders, and transferred 9 dogs from other rescues. We adopted 70 dogs, 79 dogs were reclaimed by owners, and we transferred out 3 dogs to other rescues. Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $136K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463167839, 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

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

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SA
Sandy Fox
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alley R••••••
Employee-Shelter Manager from May 15 2022
CH
Christine M••••••••
Secretary
EV
Eva S••••••• D••
Trustee
GE
George M••••••••
Trustee
JA
Janel M••••••
President
JU
Julie M•••
Trustee
PA
Patricia H•••••••
Trustee
PR
Preston R•••
Vice-President
SA
Sandy F••
Treasurer
SA
Sandy M F••
Treasurer
SC
Scott M•••••••
Employee-Shelter manager
SH
Shaley J••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
7 Small Towns In Kansas With Big Charm - WorldAtlas
Dec 2025
www.worldatlas.com
Carolyn Kay Winters Obituary September 29, 2025 - Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Sep 2025
www.nsrfh.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Carol Jean Urban Obituary (2024) - Clyde, KS - Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Concordia - Legacy obitua
Aug 2024
www.legacy.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Clear The Shelters celebrates 1 million pet adoptions - KSNT 27 News
Sep 2023
www.ksnt.com
Kevin "Pete" Bergstrom Obituary May 9, 2023 - chaputbuoy.com
May 2023
www.chaputbuoy.com
Helping Hands joins Empty the Shelter as space continues to dwindle - WIBW
Apr 2023
www.wibw.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Clear The Shelters Returns With 2021 Adopt & Donate Campaign - KSNT 27 News
Aug 2021
www.ksnt.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Merton Bletscher Obituary February 17, 2018 - Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Feb 2018
www.nsrfh.com
Prince the Pigeon: Her Beak Was Broken But Not Her Spirit - KSNT 27 News
Apr 2017
www.ksnt.com

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Peer charities

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Charity Score Revenue Program %
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc This page 90 $136,295 100%
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Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Idyllwild Animal Rescue Friends Inc 90 $221,236 100%

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 - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc

What is Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc?
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Clay Center, United States. In 2022 we took in 147 dogs: 105 strays, 33 owner surrenders, and transferred 9 dogs from other rescues. We adopted 70 dogs, 79 dogs were reclaimed by owners, and we transferred out 3 dogs to other rescues.
When was Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc founded?
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc was founded in 2016.
Who leads Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc?
Sandy Fox serves as Treasurer.
Where is Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Clay Center, United States.
What is Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc trustworthy?
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 463167839.
What is Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc's website?
http://ccareinc.org