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San Diego Humane Society and S P C a

Sheltering, adoptions, humane practices, protection, and rehabilitation for animals.

San Diego Humane Society & Spca

Animal Welfare San Diego, CA EIN 951661688 · IRS Reg 95-1661688 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About San Diego Humane Society and S P C a

Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1938

Mission

Sheltering, adoptions, humane practices, protection, and rehabilitation for animals.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D200
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: 2%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.55%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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$0.02 ($58.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

San Diego Humane Society and S P C a is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1880 and has been operating for 146 years. Its EIN is 951661688. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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 $73M in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

San Diego Humane Society and S P C a has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.

San Diego Humane Society and S P C a is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1880 and has been active for 146 years.

Based on official tax filings, San Diego Humane Society and S P C a has $73M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% 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.

San Diego Humane Society and S P C a 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 $73M in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for San Diego Humane Society and S P C a. 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.

San Diego Humane Society and S P C a has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 2% 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.

Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people. San Diego Humane Society and S P C a is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1880.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: San Diego Humane Society and S P C a's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $73M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to San Diego Humane Society and S P C a are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 951661688, 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
2% 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

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

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Leadership

GA
Gary L Weitzman
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anne L••
TRUSTEE
AU
Audrey L•••
SVP ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BR
Brian D••••••••
SVP/CHIEF PHIL & COMMS
CA
Carol S•••••••••
SR DIR PHILANTHROPY
CO
Colleen B•••••••• R•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Dana D• F•••••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David L•••
CHAIR
DE
Dee A••• C•••••
TRUSTEE
EM
Emily R••
TRUSTEE
ES
Esteban V••••••••• J•
TRUSTEE
EV
Eve B•••••
TRUSTEE
FA
Faye W•••••
TRUSTEE
GA
Gail E••••
TRUSTEE
GA
Gary L W•••••••
President/CEO
GA
Gary L W••••••• D•• M•• C•••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
JE
Jessica D•• L•••••••
SENIOR VP & COO
JO
Jodi S••••
TRUSTEE
JU
Julie R•••••
CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE
KE
Kenneth M C••••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
LY
Lynn P••••••••••••
TRUSTEE
MA
Martina A•••••••• T•• N•••••
DIR. OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
MI
Michael G•••• C••
TRUSTEE
MI
Michael L••••
SVP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
RA
Randi R••••
TRUSTEE
RI
Richard B••••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$72.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$67.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$59.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$52.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$45.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$42.3M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$35.0M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$28.8M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$25.8M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$20.0M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
San Diego Humane Society and S P C … This page 77 $72.9 million 2%
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 - 88 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
90%

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 San Diego Humane Society and S P C a

What is San Diego Humane Society and S P C a?
San Diego Humane Society and S P C a is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.
When was San Diego Humane Society and S P C a founded?
San Diego Humane Society and S P C a was founded in 1880.
Who leads San Diego Humane Society and S P C a?
Gary L Weitzman serves as President/CEO.
Where is San Diego Humane Society and S P C a located?
Headquartered in San Diego, United States.
What is San Diego Humane Society and S P C a's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 2% of expenses go to program services.
Is San Diego Humane Society and S P C a trustworthy?
San Diego Humane Society and S P C a has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 San Diego Humane Society and S P C a's registration number?
IRS EIN: 951661688. Registration: 95-1661688 (United States).
What is San Diego Humane Society and S P C a's website?
http://www.sdhumane.org