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Columbia Animal Shelter

Columbia animal shelter is dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of at-risk companion animals while providing quality healthcare and adoption services. We are committed to participating in community …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Columbia Animal Shelter

Columbia Animal Shelter is a animal welfare organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $661K. EIN: 823867529.

Founded
Headquarters
Columbia, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Columbia animal shelter is dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of at-risk companion animals while providing quality healthcare and adoption services. We are committed to participating in community collaborations and offering outstanding humane educate opportunities to further our goal of a more humane community.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.2% of total expenses ($85,405 of $759,871).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% 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 Columbia Animal Shelter with 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 93% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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

Columbia Animal Shelter is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Columbia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 823867529. 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 $680K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Columbia Animal Shelter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823867529. 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.

Columbia Animal Shelter 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. The charity allocates 81% 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.

Columbia Animal Shelter is located in Columbia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Columbia Animal Shelter has $680K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Columbia Animal Shelter 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 $680K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Columbia Animal Shelter. 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, Columbia Animal Shelter 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 81% 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.

Columbia Animal Shelter is a animal welfare organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $661K. EIN: 823867529. Columbia Animal Shelter is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $680K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Columbia Animal Shelter are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Columbia Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823867529, 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
81% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

TA
Tammy L••••••• J••••••
Exec Director

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Remember to restock the pet pantry - Columbia Star
May 2026
www.thecolumbiastar.com
Columbia looks to curb dog tethering, puppy trunk-sales with new animal rules - The State
Feb 2026
www.thestate.com
Marietta partners with Columbia Animal Shelter to trap, neuter, release feral cats | Community News - LancasterOnline
Sep 2025
lancasteronline.com
Fur-ever homes: Columbia Animal Shelter battles overcrowding - wach.com
Jun 2025
wach.com
'Duct tape and zip ties': Local Columbia shelter struggles with poor conditions - KOMU 8
Feb 2025
www.komu.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Columbia Animal Shelter struggling with overflow of stray animals - WDAM-TV
Oct 2024
www.wdam.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Country line dancing event in Columbia helps raise money for animal shelter [photos] - LancasterOnline
Nov 2023
lancasteronline.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Columbia animal shelter hosting emergency adoptions amid capacity crisis. What to know - The State
Jun 2022
www.thestate.com
Columbia animal shelter overloaded with dogs. Here’s how you can help save a life - The State
May 2022
www.thestate.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Columbia Police Chief: "It is very rare that we have to euthanize an animal by gunshot.” - WDAM-TV
Aug 2019
www.wdam.com

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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 - 46 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 · 46 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 · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Columbia Animal Shelter

What is Columbia Animal Shelter?
Columbia Animal Shelter is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Columbia, United States. Columbia Animal Shelter is a animal welfare organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $661K. EIN: 823867529.
When was Columbia Animal Shelter founded?
Columbia Animal Shelter was founded in 2017.
Who leads Columbia Animal Shelter?
Tammy Loughlin Jalbert serves as Exec Director.
Where is Columbia Animal Shelter located?
Headquartered in Columbia, PA, United States.
What is Columbia Animal Shelter's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Columbia Animal Shelter trustworthy?
Columbia Animal Shelter 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 Columbia Animal Shelter's registration number?
IRS EIN: 823867529.
What is Columbia Animal Shelter's website?
http://columbiaanimalshelter.com