People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc
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Protection of animal rights.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPeople 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS INC 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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Officers & trustees (14)
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
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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