EIN 74-1287171

Houston SPCA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
200
State
Year formed
1924
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
For nearly 100 years the Houston SPCA has been Houston’s first and largest animal protection agency in the Gulf Coast region, providing more than a dozen vital services and programs for our community. Our mission is to promote commitment to and respect for all animals and free them from suffering, abuse and exploitation. We are a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any other SPCA. We receive no government funding or assistance from other animal organizations, relying solely on donations from businesses, grants and animal lovers like you to continue our work.
Also known as...
Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Total revenues
$12,948,067
2023
Total expenses
$15,877,034
2023
Total assets
$73,548,738
2023
Num. employees
200
2023

Program areas at Houston SPCA

the mission of Houston spca is To improve and protect the lives of Animals in our community and To alleviate their suffering and abuse. Established in 1924, Houston spca is our region's most impactful non-profit animal protection organization, providing a comprehensive range of services for more than 60,000 animal annually. We are committed To being a beacon of hope for neglected, injured, and orphaned Animals, advocating for justice for Animals who have suffered abuse, and offering a nurturing environment, quality medical attention, and compassionate care as they await new homes. Our services include animal Cruelty investigations, 24-hour animal ambulance, disaster response, a public pet wellness clinic, adoptions, foster care, rehoming, veterinary care, humane education, & community outreach.

Who funds Houston SPCA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
William and Evelyn Griffin FoundationFund Programs$3,000,000
The Carruth FoundationGeneral Support$240,000
The Brown FoundationVeterinary Clinic Launch$163,000
...and 76 more grants received totalling $4,547,677

Personnel at Houston SPCA

NameTitleCompensation
Patricia E MercerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$298,000
Anthony HedgerVice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer / Vice President of Finance and Administration$60,524
Craig FelderhoffChief Financial and Administrative Officer$25,846
Jonelle SulllivanChief Community and Development Officer$95,585
Jamie SpivaInterim Chief Development Officer$110,785
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Houston SPCA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,748,366
Program services$1,830,533
Investment income and dividends$633,639
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-192,407
Net income from fundraising events$-80,144
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8,080
Total revenues$12,948,067

Form 990s for Houston SPCA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-23990View PDF
2022-122023-11-03990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-10-26990View PDF
2019-122021-03-30990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $240,000 from The Carruth Foundation
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 27 new grant, including a grant for $3,952,418 from Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7007 Old Katy Rd
Houston, TX 77024
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
houstonspca.org/ 
Phone
(713) 869-7722
Facebook page
houstonspca 
Twitter profile
@houstonspca 
IRS details
EIN
74-1287171
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1924
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0273711
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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