Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions
Prevent animal cruelty particularly for domestic pigeons and doves through means such as education, rescue, vet care and rehoming.
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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
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Mission
Prevent animal cruelty particularly for domestic pigeons and doves through means such as education, rescue, vet care and rehoming.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
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- government registration
- financial records (2 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 + methodologyPalomacy 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.
Filing history
2 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.
PALOMACY PIGEON AND DOVE ADOPTIONS 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 (1)
Source: Public filings
1 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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 2 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 · 2023
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Programs & activitiesNo 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