Wee Companions
animal welfare: Our mission is to rescue guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and other small exotic mammals from shelters, places of abandonment, and from persons relinquishing their pets. Whenever …
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Wee Companions is a animal welfare organization based in IMPERIAL BCH, United States. Annual revenue: $355K. EIN: 450489648.
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Mission
animal welfare: Our mission is to rescue guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and other small exotic mammals from shelters, places of abandonment, and from persons relinquishing their pets. Whenever possible, we offer a safe house to these animals, irrespective of age, temperament, or health status. These animals will receive veterinary care and socialization in the hopes that they will be placed in a "forever" home. Animals given Sanctuary Status will be placed in our Foster Care Network to live out their lives in comfort and with love. We are also focused on educating foster parents, school children and others on the care, feeding and prevention of unwanted litters of these animals.
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· 1 red flagGiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wee Companions has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 79% 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 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWee Companions is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Imperial Beach, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 450489648. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $391K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Wee Companions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 450489648. 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.
Wee Companions has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.
Wee Companions is located in Imperial Beach, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wee Companions has $391K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% 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.
Wee Companions 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 $391K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Wee Companions. 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, Wee Companions 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Wee Companions is a animal welfare organization based in IMPERIAL BCH, United States. Annual revenue: $355K. EIN: 450489648. Wee Companions is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $391K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Wee Companions are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wee Companions is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 450489648, 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.
WEE COMPANIONS 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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7 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 - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 24 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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wee Companions
- What is Wee Companions?
- Wee Companions is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Imperial Beach, United States. Wee Companions is a animal welfare organization based in IMPERIAL BCH, United States. Annual revenue: $355K. EIN: 450489648.
- When was Wee Companions founded?
- Wee Companions was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Wee Companions?
- Fenella Speece serves as President.
- Where is Wee Companions located?
- Headquartered in Imperial Beach, CA, United States.
- What is Wee Companions's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wee Companions trustworthy?
- Wee Companions has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Wee Companions's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 450489648.
- What is Wee Companions's website?
- http://weecompanions.org