Melissas Menageries Second Chances
We find homes and safe refuge for animals in need of a second chance. We provide a refuge for animals in every condition. Whether they need a place …
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Melissas Menageries Second Chances is a animal welfare organization based in SHAWNEE, United States. Annual revenue: $515K. EIN: 832705907.
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Mission
We find homes and safe refuge for animals in need of a second chance. We provide a refuge for animals in every condition. Whether they need a place to spend their last few days in comfort or a chance at a new forever home we do whatever it takes to provide the best medical care and unconditional affection.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Melissas Menageries Second Chances with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% 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
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMelissas Menageries Second Chances is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Shawnee, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 832705907. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $531K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Melissas Menageries Second Chances's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 832705907. 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.
Melissas Menageries Second Chances has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% 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.
Melissas Menageries Second Chances is located in Shawnee, KS, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is 11015 W 75th St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Melissas Menageries Second Chances has $531K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Melissas Menageries Second Chances 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 $531K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Melissas Menageries Second Chances. 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, Melissas Menageries Second Chances 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 97% 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.
Melissas Menageries Second Chances is a animal welfare organization based in SHAWNEE, United States. Annual revenue: $515K. EIN: 832705907. Melissas Menageries Second Chances is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $531K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Melissas Menageries Second Chances are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Melissas Menageries Second Chances is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832705907, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
MELISSAS MENAGERIES SECOND CHANCES 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 27 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 · 2018
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Melissas Menageries Second Chances
- What is Melissas Menageries Second Chances?
- Melissas Menageries Second Chances is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Shawnee, United States. Melissas Menageries Second Chances is a animal welfare organization based in SHAWNEE, United States. Annual revenue: $515K. EIN: 832705907.
- When was Melissas Menageries Second Chances founded?
- Melissas Menageries Second Chances was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Melissas Menageries Second Chances?
- Deborah Griffin serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Melissas Menageries Second Chances located?
- Headquartered in Shawnee, KS, United States.
- What is Melissas Menageries Second Chances's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Melissas Menageries Second Chances trustworthy?
- Melissas Menageries Second Chances has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Melissas Menageries Second Chances's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 832705907.
- What is Melissas Menageries Second Chances's website?
- https://www.mscrescue.org