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Spca of Tennessee

Our mission at the SPCA of Tennessee is to provide and promote the resources and programs needed to help animals in the state. Helping pets in need through …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Spca of Tennessee

Spay and neutering services of more than 192 animals, mostly dogs and cats Animal care services (food, supplies, boarding)

Founded
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

Our mission at the SPCA of Tennessee is to provide and promote the resources and programs needed to help animals in the state. Helping pets in need through our fostering program adoption, education, rehabilitation, spay and neuter and the vet care that is needed as well as building a strong community outreach to create more awareness where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. The SPCA of Tennessee help rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abused, unwanted and abandoned animals. We never discriminate on the basis of health, age or breed, we believe all animals deserve a second chance. By involving and educating the community, SPCA of Tennessee raises public awareness regarding homeless animals and the benefit of adopting an animal in need.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 98%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.70%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.83
Program expenses$0.83 ($159,859)
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Spca of Tennessee is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Nashville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 203950443. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $189K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Spca of Tennessee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Spca of Tennessee is located in Nashville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Spca of Tennessee has $189K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% 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.

Spca of Tennessee 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 micro organization. It has $189K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Spca of Tennessee. 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.

Spca of Tennessee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 83% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. 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.

Spay and neutering services of more than 192 animals, mostly dogs and cats Animal care services (food, supplies, boarding) Spca of Tennessee is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Spca of Tennessee's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of $189K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Spca of Tennessee are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Spca of Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203950443, 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JA
Jaime Nguyen
Board Member Volunteer

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anne S•••••••
Director
AN
Anne S••••••• D••
Vet Advisor
CE
Celina B•••••
President and Secretary
GA
Garrett G••••••••
Communications Director
GI
Gil G••••••••
Legal Director
GL
Glenn S••••
Legal Assistant Director
IV
Ivan D••••••
Analyst Coordinator
JA
Jaime N•••••
Vice President
LA
Laurie P•••••
Legal Director
MA
Matt S•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Obituary: Richard (Rick) Hugh Jackson - Williamson Herald
Dec 2024
www.williamsonherald.com
Rising pet abandonment rates causing urgent need for volunteers - WSMV
Mar 2024
www.wsmv.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Spca of Tennessee This page 93 $189,417 83%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
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%
Idyllwild Animal Rescue Friends Inc 90 $221,236 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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

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Quick facts about Spca of Tennessee

What is Spca of Tennessee?
Spca of Tennessee is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Nashville, United States. Spay and neutering services of more than 192 animals, mostly dogs and cats Animal care services (food, supplies, boarding)
When was Spca of Tennessee founded?
Spca of Tennessee was founded in 2005.
Who leads Spca of Tennessee?
Jaime Nguyen serves as Board Member Volunteer.
Where is Spca of Tennessee located?
Headquartered in Nashville, United States.
What is Spca of Tennessee's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Spca of Tennessee trustworthy?
Spca of Tennessee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Spca of Tennessee's registration number?
IRS EIN: 203950443.
What is Spca of Tennessee's website?
https://spcatn.org