SPCA of Texas
SPCA of Texas reported $18.7 million in revenue and $20.1 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $79.16 went to program services, $9.16 to management and general costs and $11.68 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 74.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $282,658 (PRESIDENT, CEO). 18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 29% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $20MFor 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 $19MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 79.2% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 11.7% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.17 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 74.7% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 10.4% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $282,658 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.41% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 18 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 25.3 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 18 | 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 expenseAnimal shelters, rehabilitation and adoptions: founded in 1938, the Spca of Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization that operates two animal shelters and a rescue center: the dallas animal care center in west dallas, the ellis county animal care center in waxahachie, and the russell e. Dealey animal rescue center in west dallas, texas. These facilities provide shelter, rehabilitation, and care for animals in need, which come to the Spca of Texas from a variety of sources, including strays from unincorporated dallas county and ellis county, rescued by and awarded to the…
Public veterinary clinics and pet resource center: the Spca of Texas operates one low-cost veterinary clinic, the myron k. Martin spay/neuter and wellness clinic in west dallas. The clinic provides high-quality services at low costs so everyone can afford to care for their pet. Spca of Texas veterinarians and medical teams spay or neuter, vaccinate, and microchip every adoptable animal in its animal shelters, and also provide services to pet owners in need with free or low-cost services through its russell h. Perry pet resource center, at the clinic, and mobile vaccine clinics. In addition…
Animal cruelty investigations unit: the Spca of Texas fields a team of two full time humane investigators, a chief investigator, a case manager, a case coordinator, and a veterinarian who rescued more than 900 animals from cruelty and neglect across north texas counties in 2024. The investigators work with local law enforcement to investigate cruelty and rescue animals from abusive and life-threatening situations, gathering evidence, and bringing the cases to trial. Typical cases include puppy mills, animal hoarding, animal fighting, and abandoned, starving and/or injured animals. In…
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 Officer, 45.0 hrs/week | $259,519 | $0 | $23,139 | $282,658 |
| CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 45.0 hrs/week | $182,317 | $0 | $36,067 | $218,384 |
| VETERINARIAN Highest compensated employee, 45.0 hrs/week | $168,414 | $0 | $26,746 | $195,160 |
| VP of Finance Officer, 45.0 hrs/week | $152,394 | $0 | $29,701 | $182,095 |
| VP of Marketing & Communications Highest compensated employee, 45.0 hrs/week | $143,321 | $0 | $35,678 | $178,999 |
| VETERINARIAN Highest compensated employee, 45.0 hrs/week | $144,850 | $0 | $15,268 | $160,118 |
| VP of People + Culture Highest compensated employee, 45.0 hrs/week | $136,842 | $0 | $23,239 | $160,081 |
18 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from SPCA of Texas (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $466K (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–1b18 · 18 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 5240
- Volunteers Part I, line 65,655
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ROBBINS KERSTEN DIRECT Direct mail/advert. | $1,261,293 |
| Huitt-Zollars Inc Engineering consultant | $109,799 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
53 private foundations reported grants to SPCA of Texas totaling $220K 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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Every number above is copied from SPCA of Texas's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for SPCA of Texas, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of SPCA of Texas's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, SPCA of Texas reported that 79.2% of its $20.1 million in expenses went to program services, 9.2% to management and general and 11.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does SPCA of Texas pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation SPCA of Texas reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $282,658, for the role of PRESIDENT, CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does SPCA of Texas get its money?
Of $18.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 74.7% came from contributions and grants and 10.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is SPCA of Texas a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 75-1216660 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), 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 202522679349300527 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202422879349300007 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202332929349300703 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202212159349300201 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202102649349301425 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202002619349301300 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 75-1216660: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.