The Haven
The haven provides a shelter for homeless pets while implementing lifesaving programs to end shelter euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in baldwin county, alabama.
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The Haven is a 501(c)(3) no-kill nonprofit animal shelter based in Fairhope, Alabama. Since 2000, we have provided shelter, medical care, adoption services, and community support for homeless and at-risk pets, working in partnership with volunteers, donors, and local municipalities to save lives, end pet homelessness, and promote responsible pet ownership.
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Mission
The haven provides a shelter for homeless pets while implementing lifesaving programs to end shelter euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in baldwin county, alabama.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Haven with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 85% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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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 + methodologyThe Haven is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Fairhope, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 631253853. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $825K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Haven's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 631253853. 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.
The Haven has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 90/100.
The Haven is located in Fairhope, AL, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Haven has $825K in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Haven is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $825K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Haven. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Haven 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
The Haven is a 501(c)(3) no-kill nonprofit animal shelter based in Fairhope, Alabama. Since 2000, we have provided shelter, medical care, adoption services, and community support for homeless and at-risk pets, working in partnership with volunteers, donors, and local municipalities to save lives, end pet homelessness, and promote responsible pet ownership. The Haven is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $825K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Haven are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Haven is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 631253853, 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 (FY2024): 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.
THE HAVEN 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 (8)
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8 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Haven
- What is The Haven?
- The Haven is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Fairhope, United States. The Haven is a 501(c)(3) no-kill nonprofit animal shelter based in Fairhope, Alabama. Since 2000, we have provided shelter, medical care, adoption services, and community support for homeless and at-risk pets, working in partnership with volunteers, donors, and local municipalities to save lives, end pet homelessness, and promote responsible pet ownership.
- When was The Haven founded?
- The Haven was founded in 2000.
- Who leads The Haven?
- Stephanie Calhoun serves as Secretary.
- Where is The Haven located?
- Headquartered in Fairhope, AL, United States.
- What is The Haven's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Haven trustworthy?
- The Haven has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 The Haven's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 631253853. Registration: 63-1253853 (United States).
- What is The Haven's website?
- http://www.havenforanimals.org