Companion Animal Protection Society
Founded in 1992, the companion animal protection society (caps) is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy/kitten mills. …
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Companion Animal Protection Society is a animal welfare organization based in THOUSAND OAKS, United States. Annual revenue: $460K. EIN: 582040413.
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Mission
Founded in 1992, the companion animal protection society (caps) is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy/kitten mills. Caps addresses animal suffering through investigations, outreach, legislation, legal advocacy, consumer assistance, rescue, and shelter reform.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Companion Animal Protection Society has 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 organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 85% 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, 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
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCompanion Animal Protection Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Thousand Oaks, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 582040413. 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 $472K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Companion Animal Protection Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 582040413. 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.
Companion Animal Protection Society 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 83% 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.
Companion Animal Protection Society is located in Thousand Oaks, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Companion Animal Protection Society has $472K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% 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.
Companion Animal Protection Society is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $472K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Companion Animal Protection Society. 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, Companion Animal Protection 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Companion Animal Protection Society is a animal welfare organization based in THOUSAND OAKS, United States. Annual revenue: $460K. EIN: 582040413. Companion Animal Protection Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $472K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Companion Animal Protection Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Companion Animal Protection Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582040413, 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.
COMPANION ANIMAL PROTECTION 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
6 articles found
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Companion Animal Protection Society Releases Short Documentary Entitled A CAPS Investigation of OC Animal Care - Fullerton Observer
Humane World for Animals supports Beijing Animal Law Forum’s call for a Chinese law to protect companion animals, end the dog and cat meat trade - Humane World for Animals
New survey in Dalian, China finds strong public support for companion animal protection and ending the dog and cat meat trade - Humane World for Animals
The World's Best Companion Animal Protection Laws - PETA
P.E.I. animal protection law gets failing grade but province says changes coming - CBC
PEI Animal Protection: When Will it Get Better? - Animal Justice
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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 - 22 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 · 22 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 · 1992
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Companion Animal Protection Society
- What is Companion Animal Protection Society?
- Companion Animal Protection Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Thousand Oaks, United States. Companion Animal Protection Society is a animal welfare organization based in THOUSAND OAKS, United States. Annual revenue: $460K. EIN: 582040413.
- When was Companion Animal Protection Society founded?
- Companion Animal Protection Society was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Companion Animal Protection Society?
- Deborah Howard serves as President And Chair.
- Where is Companion Animal Protection Society located?
- Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA, United States.
- What is Companion Animal Protection Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Companion Animal Protection Society trustworthy?
- Companion Animal Protection Society 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 Companion Animal Protection Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 582040413.
- What is Companion Animal Protection Society's website?
- http://www.caps-web.org