SPCA International
SPCA International reported $23.9 million in revenue and $24.0 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $72.65 went to program services, $3.45 to management and general costs and $23.90 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 98.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $153,687 (DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 12% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $24MFor 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 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $24MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 72.6% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 23.9% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.24 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 98.5% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $153,687 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.64% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 2.3 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 5 of 6 | 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
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseGlobal animal veterinary assistance - each year, the spcai distributes critical veterinary medical supplies to animal shelters throughout the world. As a result, organizations with a focus on developing countries have been able to treat more sick and injured animals. These donations, along with financial grants, have allowed organizations to provide successful spay and neuter events throughout the year. Through this program, the spcai has distributed millions of dollars in veterinary medical supplies to shelters on almost every continent
Education programs - the spcai's education outreach reaches hundreds of thousands of pet parents and animal activists every year. Both online and through other media resources, the spcai serves as an information and referral resource for animal lovers throughout the world. Skilled staff research questions, find answers, offer advice and connect those requesting assistance. Every year, the spcai provides support and help to thousands of individuals in need of animal assistance. The spcai's educational programs reduce animal suffering and abuse by raising awareness and facilitating action among…
Shelter and emergency grants - the spcai gives direct support by awarding shelter support grants to many registered non-profit animal organizations in need of assistance throughout the U.S. And all over the world. These much-needed funds go toward helping many shelters improve their facilities, fund basic needs, including but not limited to veterinary care, support spay and neuter initiatives and ultimately reduce euthanasia rates. Animal shelters always try to plan for an influx of animals, an emergency situation or an unforeseen expense, but many times organizations become overwhelmed. In…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $137,560 | $0 | $16,127 | $153,687 |
| CONTROLLER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,976 | $0 | $15,659 | $137,635 |
| DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $127,541 | $0 | $5,565 | $133,106 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (STARTED 9/25) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $126,440 | $0 | $0 | $126,440 |
| DIR. OF MARKETING & COMMUN Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $117,816 | $0 | $4,637 | $122,453 |
| CONTENT MARKTING MANAGER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $100,844 | $0 | $12,791 | $113,635 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from SPCA International (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $126K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · 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–1b6 · 5 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 2Yes
- 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 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 514
- Volunteers Part I, line 632
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MOORE DM FINANCE GROUP Direct mail marketing strategy | $7,240,410 |
| CARE2COM Marketing | $597,000 |
| MOORE RESPONSE MANAGEMENT GROUP Caging | $556,625 |
| FREEWILL CO Freewill customized website | $134,000 |
| GROUP GORDON Marketing | $127,200 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
43 private foundations reported grants to SPCA International totaling $56,166 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 International'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 International, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of SPCA International's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, SPCA International reported that 72.6% of its $24.0 million in expenses went to program services, 3.5% to management and general and 23.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does SPCA International pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation SPCA International reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $153,687, for the role of DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does SPCA International get its money?
Of $23.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 98.5% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is SPCA International a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 87-0773320 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, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202600989349301635 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202511059349300926 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202420939349301652 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202321289349302032 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202241519349300989 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202142449349300124 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022539349301507 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 87-0773320: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.