Animal Samaritans
Animal Samaritans
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About this organization
Mission
To improve the lives of animals and people by providing a broad range of programs including low-cost veterinary care, no-kill shelter, adoptions, humane education, and support for seniors with pets.
About
Animal Samaritans SPCA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization committed to promoting the welfare of animals in the greater Coachella Valley. Thousands of animals annually are the recipients of low or no cost spay and neuter, vaccination services, "no-kill" sheltering, as well as animal adoptions. Furthermore, Animal Samaritans provides no cost animal assisted therapy and humane education services to the Coachella Valley.During the current tax year: - Approximately 5,650 surgeries were performed, of which 1,570 were provided as low-cost and no-cost surgeries. - 193 sheltered pets were provided medical services, including spay and neuter. - Approximately 256 were rescued and adopted through the Adoption Alliance/Rescue program and an additional 246 pets from 150 seniors were financially supported through various Senior Funds. - Through the Humane Education program, five educational Critter Camps were held during the summer across the Coachella Valley, which were attended by approximately 125 kids.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Improving the lives of animals and people”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “At animal samaritans, we champion compassion and respect for all living creatures, with a primary focus on dogs, cats, and the humans who love them. we view dogs and cats not as mere animals, but as family members. as their guardians and custodians, it is our duty to reduce the overpopulation and suffering of abandoned and unwanted dogs and cats. we believe pet spaying and neutering is an effective way to achieve this end and we are committed to providing quality, affordable spay and neuter services for pet owners. we believe adoptable, homeless dogs and cats deserve a chance at life and to live in a loving home, and we support this ideal through animal rescuing, animal sheltering, and pet adoptions. we believe the bond between people and pets is healing, both emotionally and physically, and we provide canine companionship to residents of local nursing homes, rehab centers, and area hospitals. we believe stewardship of our animals is not innate, but learned, and we educate the pet owne”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is CA as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is 72120 Petland Pl, Thousand Palms, CA, 922762950.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has 63 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $436,832.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1978.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,447,305 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $295,675 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.