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Metro Animal Shelter

Pet adoptions and disposals

Animal Welfare Tuscaloosa, AL EIN: 631120822 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Metro Animal Shelter

Metro Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization contracted to serve as the municipal animal shelter for Tuscaloosa City, Tuscaloosa County, and Northport.

Founded
Headquarters
Tuscaloosa, AL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Pet adoptions and disposals

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.97
Program$0.97
98% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Metro Animal Shelter has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Metro Animal Shelter is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Tuscaloosa, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 631120822. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Metro Animal Shelter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 631120822. 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.

Metro Animal Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% 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.

Metro Animal Shelter is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Metro Animal Shelter has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Metro Animal Shelter 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Metro Animal Shelter. 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, Metro Animal Shelter 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 98% 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.

Metro Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization contracted to serve as the municipal animal shelter for Tuscaloosa City, Tuscaloosa County, and Northport. Metro Animal Shelter is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Metro Animal Shelter are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Metro Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 631120822, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
46

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JA
James H C••••••• J•
Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Animal Shelter at Capacity! - APR | Alabama Public Radio
Jun 2026
www.apr.org
Details of the new Metro Animal Shelter building revealed - Your Wyoming Link
Jun 2026
www.yourwyominglink.com
Tuscaloosa's first Dog Mayor Race supports Metro Animal Shelter - WVUA 23
Jun 2026
www.wvua23.com
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter gets one-time funding boost from Tuscaloosa County Commission - WVUA 23
Jun 2026
www.wvua23.com
'Dog Mayor' Fundraising Competition To Support Tuscaloosa Shelter Pets - Patch
Jun 2026
patch.com
Metro Animal Shelter gets new HVAC system - WVUA 23
Jun 2026
www.wvua23.com
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter in need of short-term foster families - WVUA 23
May 2026
www.wvua23.com
Metro Animal Shelter intakes up, adoptions and euthanasia down in 2025 - Your Wyoming Link
Apr 2026
www.yourwyominglink.com
Kansas City metro animal shelter offering a chance to 'neuter your ex' - KMBC
Feb 2026
www.kmbc.com
Metro Animal Shelter temporarily closes amid illness precaution - Oil City News
Feb 2026
oilcity.news
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Metro Animal Shelter

What is Metro Animal Shelter?
Metro Animal Shelter is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tuscaloosa, United States. Metro Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization contracted to serve as the municipal animal shelter for Tuscaloosa City, Tuscaloosa County, and Northport.
When was Metro Animal Shelter founded?
Metro Animal Shelter was founded in 2000.
Who leads Metro Animal Shelter?
James H Chesnutt Jr serves as Director.
Where is Metro Animal Shelter located?
Headquartered in Tuscaloosa, AL, United States.
What is Metro Animal Shelter's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Metro Animal Shelter trustworthy?
Metro Animal Shelter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Metro Animal Shelter's registration number?
IRS EIN: 631120822.
What is Metro Animal Shelter's website?
http://metroanimalshelter.org