Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported $21.4 million in revenue and $15.6 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $83.82 went to program services, $4.66 to management and general costs and $11.52 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 60.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $453,719 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 45% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $16MFor context, the median across 245 covered animal-related charities: $83.96 programs, $9.42 management, $6.62 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $21M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$59.98 $13M
- Program service revenue$12.01 $2.6M
- Investment income$28.01 $6.0M
Other revenue was negative: −$119K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.8% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 11.5% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.14 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 60.3% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 12.1% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $453,719 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.90% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 59.4 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 16 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe 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 animals 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…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $398,000 | $0 | $55,719 | $453,719 |
| CHIEF ANIMAL WELFARE & MED Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $218,192 | $0 | $14,123 | $232,315 |
| VETERINARIAN Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $172,050 | $0 | $6,305 | $178,355 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINI Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $139,324 | $0 | $5,473 | $144,797 |
| SR. DIRECTOR - DIRECT MARK Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $132,308 | $0 | $3,969 | $136,277 |
| VETERINARIAN Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $129,671 | $0 | $4,646 | $134,317 |
| VP OF COMMUNICATIONS & MAR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $120,241 | $0 | $3,607 | $123,848 |
| VETERINARIAN Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $105,899 | $0 | $7,247 | $113,146 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $960K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b16 · 15 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5231
- Volunteers Part I, line 6873
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| TRUESENSE MARKETING INC Fundraising, education and marketing | $620,197 |
| MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY Animal health supplies distribution | $442,863 |
| IDEXX LABORATORIES Animal health diagnostic products | $282,363 |
| NEORHINO Computer support and services | $194,166 |
| ATLAS FACILITY SOLUTIONS Cleaning services | $171,336 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
12 private foundations reported grants to Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals totaling $211K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported that 83.8% of its $15.6 million in expenses went to program services, 4.7% to management and general and 11.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $453,719, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals get its money?
Of $21.4 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 60.3% came from contributions and grants and 12.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 74-1287171 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543189349314179 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202422369349300017 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323079349302067 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202203119349302185 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202102999349301785 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202003189349312475 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 74-1287171: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.