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San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

To save/protect animals, to provide them care and treatment and to advocate for their welfare.

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Animal Welfare San Francisco, CA EIN 940836580 · IRS Reg 94-0836580 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a animal welfare organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $51.6 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 940836580.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, 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 2001

Mission

To save/protect animals, to provide them care and treatment and to advocate for their welfare.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
✨ Animal Welfare · NTEE D200
Cause tags
Animal Rescue
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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: 0.61%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
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 ($46.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 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 1868 and has been operating for 158 years. Its EIN is 940836580. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $58M in annual revenue. 160 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('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 Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1868 and has been active for 158 years.

Based on official tax filings, San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has $58M 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.

San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 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 $58M in annual revenue. The organization has 160 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 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 Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (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.

San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a animal welfare organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $51.6 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 940836580. San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1868.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $58M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 940836580, 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 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Scarlett Dvm
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alice J•••••
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
AL
Alice L J•••••
CHIEF PEOPLE AND INCLUSION OFFICER
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Allison B••••• F••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AL
Allison V•• H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
AM
Amanda D••••••••
BOARD MEMBER (LEFT 06/22)
AM
Amy K•
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Andy C•••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Anne E M•••••••••
CHIEF OF RESCUE&WELFARE (AS OF 03/23)
AN
Anne M•••••••••
CHIEF OF RESCUE & WELFARE
AS
Ashley G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BA
Barbara W••••
BOARD MEMBER
BE
Belinda G•••••
Director
BH
Bharat V••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brandy K•••••••
SVP ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC PO
BR
Brandy V••••
CHIEF STRATEGY AND ADVANCEMENT OFF.
CA
Carolyn W•••••
CHIEF PEOPLE AND INCLUSION OFFICER
CA
Cassidy B••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CU
Curt K••••••••
BOARD CHAIR
DA
Damon L••••
BOARD MEMBER
EM
Emily S••••
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN
GA
Garrett S••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GI
Gilda G•••••••
BOARD MEMBER (STARTED 03/24)
HO
Howard C••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
JE
Jeannine B•••••
ON-CALL VETERINARIAN
JE
Jena V•••••
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$58.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$46.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$34.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$51.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$58.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$45.5M revenue
FY2020
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$39.4M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$37.7M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$34.6M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$32.8M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA

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San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … This page 87 $58.3 million 1%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 160 disclosed in the public registry.
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 Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

What is San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a animal welfare organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $51.6 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 940836580.
When was San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals founded?
San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1868.
Who leads San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
Jennifer Scarlett Dvm serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
What is San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals trustworthy?
San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's registration number?
IRS EIN: 940836580. Registration: 94-0836580 (United States).
What is San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's website?
http://www.sfspca.org