Second Chance Animal Advocates
Provide information to the public promote responsible pet ownership encourage spaying & neutering of pets deter abandonment & other cruelties toward small animals and to financially help those …
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Second Chance Animal Advocates is a non-profit organization based in Dane County, Wisconsin. We provide financial assistance to small animals or people with a pet requiring health service they cannot afford.
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Provide information to the public promote responsible pet ownership encourage spaying & neutering of pets deter abandonment & other cruelties toward small animals and to financially help those who truly cannot afford the necessary medical cost of spaying neutering or unexpected emergency.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySecond Chance Animal Advocates is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Stoughton, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 473336340. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (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 $349K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Second Chance Animal Advocates has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. 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 82 ('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.
Second Chance Animal Advocates is located in Stoughton, WI, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Second Chance Animal Advocates has $349K in annual revenue. It allocates 10% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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.
Second Chance Animal Advocates is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $349K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Second Chance Animal Advocates. 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.
Second Chance Animal Advocates has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 10% 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.
Second Chance Animal Advocates is a non-profit organization based in Dane County, Wisconsin. We provide financial assistance to small animals or people with a pet requiring health service they cannot afford. Second Chance Animal Advocates is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Second Chance Animal Advocates's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 10% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $349K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Second Chance Animal Advocates are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Second Chance Animal Advocates is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 473336340, 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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3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL ADVOCATES 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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NeutralHot rod riders: Cooksville Coffee Guys raise money for pets and vets - stoughtonnews.com
Ghost Light Lounge to open at Stoughton Opera House Sept. 16 - stoughtonnews.com
Stoughton students head back to the classroom - stoughtonnews.com
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Quick facts about Second Chance Animal Advocates
- What is Second Chance Animal Advocates?
- Second Chance Animal Advocates is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Stoughton, United States. Second Chance Animal Advocates is a non-profit organization based in Dane County, Wisconsin. We provide financial assistance to small animals or people with a pet requiring health service they cannot afford.
- When was Second Chance Animal Advocates founded?
- Second Chance Animal Advocates was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Second Chance Animal Advocates?
- Kris Aagerup serves as Secretary Treasurer.
- Where is Second Chance Animal Advocates located?
- Headquartered in Stoughton, United States.
- What is Second Chance Animal Advocates's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 10% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Second Chance Animal Advocates trustworthy?
- Second Chance Animal Advocates has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 Second Chance Animal Advocates's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 473336340.
- What is Second Chance Animal Advocates's website?
- http://scaawi.org