Maryland Spca Inc
Improve the lives of pets & people in the community; (see schedule o for continuation)provide & promote education on proper care of animals; provide medical services, socialization, & …
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Mission
Improve the lives of pets & people in the community; (see schedule o for continuation)provide & promote education on proper care of animals; provide medical services, socialization, & enrichment to animals; reduce dog/cat overpopulation by spay/neuter services; counsel pet owners; & animal adoption
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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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Maryland Spca Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1869, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 + methodologyMaryland Spca Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1869 and has been operating for 157 years. Its EIN is 526001558. 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 $8M in annual revenue. 115 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Maryland Spca Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 526001558. 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.
Maryland Spca Inc 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 77% 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.
Maryland Spca Inc is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1869 and has been active for 157 years.
Based on official tax filings, Maryland Spca Inc has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Maryland Spca Inc 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 large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 115 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Maryland Spca Inc. 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, Maryland Spca Inc 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Feel the Warmth of a Cold Nose adopt Get Involved The Maryland SPCA is looking for more volunteers to show their love for animals by donating their time or funds. Touch […] Maryland Spca Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1869.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Maryland Spca Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Maryland Spca Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 526001558, 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.
MARYLAND SPCA INC 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
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 - 115 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 115 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 · 1869
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Maryland Spca Inc
- What is Maryland Spca Inc?
- Maryland Spca Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baltimore, United States. Feel the Warmth of a Cold Nose adopt Get Involved The Maryland SPCA is looking for more volunteers to show their love for animals by donating their time or funds. Touch […]
- When was Maryland Spca Inc founded?
- Maryland Spca Inc was founded in 1869.
- Who leads Maryland Spca Inc?
- Jessica Lanzillotti serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Maryland Spca Inc located?
- Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, United States.
- What is Maryland Spca Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Maryland Spca Inc trustworthy?
- Maryland Spca Inc 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 Maryland Spca Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 526001558. Registration: 52-6001558 (United States).
- What is Maryland Spca Inc's website?
- http://www.mdspca.org