Jefferson Co Spca
The jefferson county spca is a non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to finding permanent and loving homes for homeless pets, providing them with a healthy environment while …
Jefferson County Spca
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Every Pet Deserves a Loving Home Join us in our mission to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals by offering a dedicated adoption, foster and medical program […]
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Mission
The jefferson county spca is a non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to finding permanent and loving homes for homeless pets, providing them with a healthy environment while promoting the humane treatment of animals and responsible pet ownership through education and community awareness.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Jefferson Co Spca has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% 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
- Established in 1974, it predates 88% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJefferson Co Spca is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Watertown, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 150552724. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $838K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Jefferson Co Spca's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 150552724. 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.
Jefferson Co Spca has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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.
Jefferson Co Spca is located in Watertown, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, Jefferson Co Spca has $838K 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. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jefferson Co Spca 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 medium organization. It has $838K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Jefferson Co Spca. 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, Jefferson Co Spca 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.
Every Pet Deserves a Loving Home Join us in our mission to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals by offering a dedicated adoption, foster and medical program […] Jefferson Co Spca is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
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 $838K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Jefferson Co Spca are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Jefferson Co Spca is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 150552724, 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.
JEFFERSON CO SPCA 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 26 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 · 1974
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jefferson Co Spca
- What is Jefferson Co Spca?
- Jefferson Co Spca is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Watertown, United States. Every Pet Deserves a Loving Home Join us in our mission to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals by offering a dedicated adoption, foster and medical program […]
- When was Jefferson Co Spca founded?
- Jefferson Co Spca was founded in 1974.
- Who leads Jefferson Co Spca?
- Beth Augustus serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Jefferson Co Spca located?
- Headquartered in Watertown, NY, United States.
- What is Jefferson Co Spca's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jefferson Co Spca trustworthy?
- Jefferson Co Spca has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Jefferson Co Spca's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 150552724.
- What is Jefferson Co Spca's website?
- http://www.jeffersoncountyspca.org