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Where the Love is Inc

To save abandoned or surrendered dogs from neglect and abuse whenever possible and give them a second chance in life through adoption and fostering.

Health Hamden, CT EIN 463334961 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Where the Love is Inc

The organization took in 206 abandoned or unwanted dogs in 2023. All were microchipped, 150 spay or neutered, all medical care including vaccinations. In 2023, 196 dogs were adopted out to new families.

Founded
Headquarters
Hamden, CT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

To save abandoned or surrendered dogs from neglect and abuse whenever possible and give them a second chance in life through adoption and fostering.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE Z99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 92

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($145,166)
91% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Where the Love is Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Hamden, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 463334961. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for health charities in United States. The organization reports $183K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Where the Love is Inc 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. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.

Where the Love is Inc is located in Hamden, CT, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Where the Love is Inc has $183K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 94% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Where the Love is Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $183K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Where the Love is Inc. 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.

Where the Love is Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. 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.

The organization took in 206 abandoned or unwanted dogs in 2023. All were microchipped, 150 spay or neutered, all medical care including vaccinations. In 2023, 196 dogs were adopted out to new families. Where the Love is Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among health charities registered in United States: Where the Love is Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $183K is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Where the Love is Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Where the Love is Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463334961, 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
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Leadership

CA
Carol Swinkin
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

AS
Ashley B•••
Secretary
CA
Carol S••••••
Treasurer
GA
Gabrielle S•••••••
President
JU
Julia P•••••
Director
KA
Kaitlyn D••••
Vice President
SH
Shannon D••••
Vice President
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

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Where the Love is Inc This page 74 $183,460 91%
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Sources and verification

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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Where the Love is Inc

What is Where the Love is Inc?
Where the Love is Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hamden, United States. The organization took in 206 abandoned or unwanted dogs in 2023. All were microchipped, 150 spay or neutered, all medical care including vaccinations. In 2023, 196 dogs were adopted out to new families.
When was Where the Love is Inc founded?
Where the Love is Inc was founded in 2013.
Who leads Where the Love is Inc?
Carol Swinkin serves as Treasurer.
Where is Where the Love is Inc located?
Headquartered in Hamden, United States.
What is Where the Love is Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Where the Love is Inc trustworthy?
Where the Love is Inc 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 Where the Love is Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 463334961.
What is Where the Love is Inc's website?
http://wheretheloveis.org