Talbot Humane Co
Protects animals from cruelty or neglect; spay and neuter services for unwanted animals in talbot county.
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Welcome To Talbot Humane The Best Shelter is a Humane Community. Talbot Humane has been helping animals of the Mid-Shore since 1932. Saving lives together thanks to your support.
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Mission
Protects animals from cruelty or neglect; spay and neuter services for unwanted animals in talbot county.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Talbot Humane Co has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1932, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTalbot Humane Co is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Easton, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1932 and has been operating for 94 years. Its EIN is 520636395. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Talbot Humane Co's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 520636395. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Talbot Humane Co has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 90/100.
Talbot Humane Co is located in Easton, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1932 and has been active for 94 years.
Based on official tax filings, Talbot Humane Co has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Talbot Humane Co is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Talbot Humane Co. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Talbot Humane Co holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Welcome To Talbot Humane The Best Shelter is a Humane Community. Talbot Humane has been helping animals of the Mid-Shore since 1932. Saving lives together thanks to your support. Talbot Humane Co is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1932.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Talbot Humane Co are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Talbot Humane Co is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520636395, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
TALBOT HUMANE CO 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 28 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1932
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Talbot Humane Co
- What is Talbot Humane Co?
- Talbot Humane Co is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Easton, United States. Welcome To Talbot Humane The Best Shelter is a Humane Community. Talbot Humane has been helping animals of the Mid-Shore since 1932. Saving lives together thanks to your support.
- When was Talbot Humane Co founded?
- Talbot Humane Co was founded in 1932.
- Who leads Talbot Humane Co?
- Bridget Horner serves as President.
- Where is Talbot Humane Co located?
- Headquartered in Easton, MD, United States.
- What is Talbot Humane Co's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Talbot Humane Co trustworthy?
- Talbot Humane Co has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Talbot Humane Co's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 520636395.
- What is Talbot Humane Co's website?
- http://www.talbothumane.org