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Kauai Spca

To provide a safety net for Kauai's homeless pets that cannot be assisted through existing Island Rescue efforts.

Animal Welfare Kilauea, HI EIN 813486997 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Kauai Spca

Second Chance Program: We partner with the Kauai Humane Society (KHS), helping to alleviate the extreme strain on their organization. As the only open-admission shelter on Kaua'i, KHS is responsible for taking in every animal brought to them. When requested, we will take animals from them that have severe medical or behavioral needs to assist them with their life-saving goals. We believe increasing Kaua'i's live release rates needs to be a collaborative effort, so we are happy to work with KHS to save more lives. In 2020, we took in nine second chance animals.Intake Diversion Program: This program helps animals avoid ending up at our local animal shelter in order to help alleviate the burden on our shelter system. In …

Founded
Headquarters
Kilauea, HI
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 2017

Mission

To provide a safety net for Kauai's homeless pets that cannot be assisted through existing Island Rescue efforts.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.80
Program expenses$0.80 ($52,834)
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kauai Spca is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Kilauea, HI, 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 813486997. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $68K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kauai Spca has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.

Kauai Spca is located in Kilauea, HI, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years. Its registered address is PO Box 1018, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Kauai Spca has $68K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Kauai Spca is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $68K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kauai 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.

Kauai Spca has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 80% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Second Chance Program: We partner with the Kauai Humane Society (KHS), helping to alleviate the extreme strain on their organization. As the only open-admission shelter on Kaua'i, KHS is responsible for taking in every animal brought to them. When requested, we will take animals from them that have severe medical or behavioral needs to assist them with their life-saving goals. We believe increasing Kaua'i's live release rates needs to be a collaborative effort, so we are happy to work with KHS to save more lives. In 2020, we took in nine second chance animals.Intake Diversion Program: This program helps animals avoid ending up at our local animal shelter in order... Kauai Spca 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: Kauai Spca's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $68K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Kauai Spca are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kauai Spca is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813486997, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
80% 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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Leadership

MI
Mindy Smith
Secretary

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

KI
Kimberly S••••••••
Treasurer
MA
Mark H•••
President
MI
Mindy S••••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Kauai Spca This page 79 $67,928 80%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Kauai Spca

What is Kauai Spca?
Kauai Spca is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kilauea, United States. Second Chance Program: We partner with the Kauai Humane Society (KHS), helping to alleviate the extreme strain on their organization. As the only open-admission shelter on Kaua'i, KHS is responsible for taking in every animal brought to them. When requested, we will take animals from them that have severe medical or behavioral needs to assist them with their life-saving goals. We believe increasing Kaua'i's live release rates needs to be a collaborative effort, so we are happy to work with KHS to save more lives. In 2020, we took in nine second chance animals.Intake Diversion Program: This program helps animals avoid ending up at our local animal shelter in order to help alleviate the burden on our shelter system. In 2020, we took in five owner surrendered pets.Veterinary Assistance Program: Our newest program is our Veterinary Assistance Program. To help Kaua'i pet owners who are struggling financially, we are now offering to help subsidize the cost of veterinary care for their pets. This can include (but is not limited to) assistance with preventative medication like vaccinations and flea/tick and heartworm medication, spay/neuter surgeries, emergency surgery, dental care and more. This program is dependent on the funding we have available and applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. To date, we have helped six families with their veterinary care needs through this program.Transfer Program: With countless homeless animals on Kaua'i and not enough adoptive homes to accommodate them all, our transfer program relocates animals to locations on the West Coast where there is demand for adoptable animals. Working with rescues and shelters in California, Oregon, and Washington, we regularly send animals to our amazing partners who find homes for these animals quickly, helping alleviate the pet overpopulation issue on Kaua'i. We transferred three animals in 2021.Pet Food Relief Program: Our Pet Food Relief Program aims to help pet owners on Kauai wh
When was Kauai Spca founded?
Kauai Spca was founded in 2016.
Who leads Kauai Spca?
Mindy Smith serves as Secretary.
Where is Kauai Spca located?
Headquartered in Kilauea, United States.
What is Kauai Spca's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kauai Spca trustworthy?
Kauai Spca has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Kauai Spca's registration number?
IRS EIN: 813486997.
What is Kauai Spca's website?
https://www.kauaispca.org/