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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc

Protection of animal rights.

People For The Ethical Treatment

Animal Welfare Norfolk, VA EIN 521218336 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc

PETA exposes animals suffering in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry.

Founded
Headquarters
Norfolk, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D010
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Protection of animal rights.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D010
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($58.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Norfolk, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 521218336. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $77M in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc is located in Norfolk, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc has $77M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $77M in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc. 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.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

PETA exposes animals suffering in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $77M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 521218336, 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

IN
Ingrid Newkirk
President/Secretary

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew C•••
VICE PRESIDE
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Benjamin B••••
SENIOR DIREC
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Daniel M•••••••
SR. VICE PRE
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Ingrid N••••••
PRESIDENT/SE
JE
Jeanne R••••
TREASURER
JE
Jeffrey K•••
ASST. SECRET
JO
Joel B•••••••
VICE-PRESIDE
KA
Kathleen G••••••••
SR. VICE PRE
LI
Lisa L••••
SR. VICE PRE
LO
Lori K••••••
GENERAL COUN
MI
Michael R•••••
CHAIRPERSON
RO
Rosalind Z••••
VETERINARIAN
ST
Steven K•••••
SR. VICE PRE
TR
Tracy R•••••
VICE PRESIDE
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

PETA proposes replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a cake for Groundhog Day - WKRC
Jan 2025
local12.com
PETA Activists Arrested While Trying To Dump Manure Outside ASPCA Office - HuffPost
Jan 2025
www.huffpost.com
Form filed
$77.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$69.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
PETA wants Georgia to retire 'breathing-impaired' mascot 'Uga' after football championship win - WSET
Jan 2023
wset.com
PETA wants Georgia to retire 'breathing-impaired' mascot 'Uga' after football championship win - KEYE
Jan 2023
cbsaustin.com
PETA wants Georgia to retire 'breathing-impaired' mascot 'Uga' after football championship win - National News Desk
Jan 2023
thenationaldesk.com
Form filed
$68.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$60.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
PETA wants baseball fans to stop using 'bullpen,' use 'arm barn' instead - WKRC
Oct 2021
local12.com
PETA wants baseball fans to stop using 'bullpen,' use 'arm barn' instead - KEYE
Oct 2021
cbsaustin.com
Form filed
$60.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$48.1M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Motorcyclist who saved an eagle on Chesco highway receives an award - Daily Local
Jun 2019
www.dailylocal.com
Form filed
$52.9M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$44.6M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$62.4M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$42.8M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc This page 74 $77.2 million 1%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc

What is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Norfolk, United States. PETA exposes animals suffering in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry.
When was People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc founded?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc was founded in 1980.
Who leads People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc?
Ingrid Newkirk serves as President/Secretary.
Where is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc located?
Headquartered in Norfolk, United States.
What is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc trustworthy?
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521218336.
What is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc's website?
http://www.peta.org