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Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions

Prevent animal cruelty particularly for domestic pigeons and doves through means such as education, rescue, vet care and rehoming.

Animal Welfare San Francisco, CA EIN: 872836252 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions

Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions saves homeless domestic (unreleasable) pigeons and doves throughout Northern California by providing rescue, foster care, avian vet treatment and adoption services (saving more than 2,500 locally since 2007) and helping countless others nationwide with 24/7/365 care coaching and referrals via our online Help Group and website resources. We are leaders in outreach and education revealing the hidden-in-plain-sight plight of these smart, loyal and under-served birds. Palomacy fills a deadly gap in the animal welfare community by saving the lives of birds that would otherwise be killed. We're volunteer-powered, donation supported and culture changing! We are increasing compassion and reducing cruelty. Join us! www.PigeonRescue.org

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Prevent animal cruelty particularly for domestic pigeons and doves through means such as education, rescue, vet care and rehoming.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 19.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.9% of total expenses ($52,917 of $241,515).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.65
Program$0.65

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions 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 (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 872836252. 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 $275K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 872836252. 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.

Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions has $275K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions 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 $275K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions. 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, Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions 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 65% 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.

Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions saves homeless domestic (unreleasable) pigeons and doves throughout Northern California by providing rescue, foster care, avian vet treatment and adoption services (saving more than 2,500 locally since 2007) and helping countless others nationwide with 24/7/365 care coaching and referrals via our online Help Group and website resources. We are leaders in outreach and education revealing the hidden-in-plain-sight plight of these smart, loyal and under-served birds. Palomacy fills a deadly gap in the animal welfare community by saving the lives of birds that would otherwise be killed. We're volunteer-powered, donation supported and culture changing! We are increasing compassion and reducing cruelty. Join us! www.PigeonRescue.org Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $275K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 872836252, 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
$100K-$1M
65% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JE
Jenna C••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (1)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
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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 · 2 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 · 2023
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions

What is Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions?
Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions saves homeless domestic (unreleasable) pigeons and doves throughout Northern California by providing rescue, foster care, avian vet treatment and adoption services (saving more than 2,500 locally since 2007) and helping countless others nationwide with 24/7/365 care coaching and referrals via our online Help Group and website resources. We are leaders in outreach and education revealing the hidden-in-plain-sight plight of these smart, loyal and under-served birds. Palomacy fills a deadly gap in the animal welfare community by saving the lives of birds that would otherwise be killed. We're volunteer-powered, donation supported and culture changing! We are increasing compassion and reducing cruelty. Join us! www.PigeonRescue.org
When was Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions founded?
Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions was founded in 2023.
Who leads Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions?
Jenna Close serves as Treasurer.
Where is Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
Is Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions trustworthy?
Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions 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 Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions's registration number?
IRS EIN: 872836252.
What is Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions's website?
http://www.pigeonrescue.org