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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Columbia Animal Shelter is a animal welfare organization based in COLUMBIA, United States. Annual revenue: $661K. EIN: 823867529.
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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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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyColumbia 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COLUMBIA ANIMAL SHELTER 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Remember to restock the pet pantry - Columbia Star
Columbia looks to curb dog tethering, puppy trunk-sales with new animal rules - The State
Marietta partners with Columbia Animal Shelter to trap, neuter, release feral cats | Community News - LancasterOnline
Fur-ever homes: Columbia Animal Shelter battles overcrowding - wach.com
'Duct tape and zip ties': Local Columbia shelter struggles with poor conditions - KOMU 8
Columbia Animal Shelter struggling with overflow of stray animals - WDAM-TV
Country line dancing event in Columbia helps raise money for animal shelter [photos] - LancasterOnline
Columbia animal shelter hosting emergency adoptions amid capacity crisis. What to know - The State
Columbia animal shelter overloaded with dogs. Here’s how you can help save a life - The State
Columbia Police Chief: "It is very rare that we have to euthanize an animal by gunshot.” - WDAM-TV
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 46 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo 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