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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador)

Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled

Headquarters
Saint John'S, NL
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Canada
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 61

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.89
Program expensesC$0.89 (C$1.6 million)
89% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) is a registered social services nonprofit based in Saint John'S, NL, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 899365084RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$4M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Canada is 61/100.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) is located in Saint John'S, NL, Canada. Its registered address is Post Office Box 29053, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) has C$4M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for social services charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$865K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has C$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador). 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.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Visit the The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among social services charities registered in Canada: The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of C$4M is well above the peer average of C$865K.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

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Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
89% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR) is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

AM
Amanda Buis
CHAIR

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda B•••
CHAIR
CA
Carolyn H•••••
GENERAL MEMBER
CH
Christopher L•••••
GENERAL MEMBER
GE
Gena B•••••
GENERAL MEMBER
GL
Glenda H••••
TREASURER
HE
Heidi P•••••
GENERAL MEMBER
KE
Kevin F••••••
GENERAL MEMBER
KI
Kim A••••••
CO-CHAIR
LI
Lisa I••••
SECRETARY
LY
Lynn E••••
GENERAL MEMBER
ME
Metzi P•••••
GENERAL MEMBER
RA
Raymond P••••••
GENERAL MEMBER
RO
Robert N•••••••••
GENERAL MEMBER
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Form filed
C$3.6M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$3.6M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other social services in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to … This page 61 C$3.6 million 89%
Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre INC. 61 C$1.0 million 89%
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation 61 C$1.5 million 95%
Societe pour la Prevention de la Cruaute aux … 61 C$3.4 million 90%
Delta Waterfowl Foundation 61 C$4.7 million 85%
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals … 61 C$2.9 million 83%
Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge 61 C$1.0 million 94%
Fort Mcmurray Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 61 C$2.1 million 81%
Humane Society of Durham Region 61 C$3.5 million 85%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 13 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador)

What is The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador)?
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) is a social services charitable organization based in Saint John'S, Canada. Service organizations for youth, elderly, disabled
Where is The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) located?
Headquartered in Saint John'S, Canada.
What is The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) trustworthy?
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 out of 100 (Partial 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 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador)'s registration number?
Registration: 899365084RR0001 (Canada).
What is The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador)'s website?
https://www.spcastjohns.org
Are donations to The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (newfoundland and Labrador) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.