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Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation

See schedule o.the foundation exists to help ensure that animal welfare organizations, that care for the needs of homeless, neglected, and disadvantage pets, maximize their lifesaving potential.

Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare Topeka, KS EIN: 480958567 (IRS) Reg: 48-0958567 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation

Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that supports animal shelters and pet rescues in a 24 county region.

Founded
Headquarters
Topeka, KS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

See schedule o.the foundation exists to help ensure that animal welfare organizations, that care for the needs of homeless, neglected, and disadvantage pets, maximize their lifesaving potential.

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: 100%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.99%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 30.0% of total expenses ($47,573 of $158,542).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.98
Program$0.98
100% 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

GiveRadar's verified records show Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • 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
  • Established in 1983, it predates 82% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar's profile for Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Topeka, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 480958567. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 480958567. 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.

Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% 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.

Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation is located in Topeka, KS, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% 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.

Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation 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 43 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation 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 100% 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.

Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that supports animal shelters and pet rescues in a 24 county region. Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% 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 Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 480958567, 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
100% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KE
Kerry C••••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 43 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 · 1983
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation

What is Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation?
Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Topeka, United States. Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that supports animal shelters and pet rescues in a 24 county region.
When was Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation founded?
Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation was founded in 1983.
Who leads Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation?
Kerry Crotinger serves as Chair.
Where is Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation located?
Headquartered in Topeka, KS, United States.
What is Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation trustworthy?
Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 480958567. Registration: 48-0958567 (United States).
What is Northeast Kansas Animal Welfare Foundation's website?
https://nkawf.org