irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.58MEDUCATION 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 LIKE-MINDED ADVOCATES.
- #2 $1.96MSHELTER 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 LIGHT OF THIS, THE SPCAI ALSO DISTRIBUTES EMERGENCY GRANTS TO SHELTERS WHEN THEY NEED IT THE MOST, IN URGENT CRISIS SITUATIONS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Apollo's Aid Program
Provides emergency veterinary care funding for animals in crisis situations; application-based program for urgent medical cases
Education Programs
Offers online and media-based resources for pet owners and animal activists, including guidance on pet safety, microchipping, spaying/neutering, and reporting abuse; serves as an information and referral hub for animal welfare
Patriot Pets Program
Assists US military personnel with pet relocation during Permanent Change of Station orders, covering costs such as transportation, medical care, vaccinations, and boarding; supports pets globally as service members are deployed
Shelter Support Program
Provides financial grants, emergency funding, mentorship, and veterinary supplies to over 350 animal rescue groups in more than 50 countries; supports established nonprofit shelters with facility improvements, spay/neuter initiatives, and crisis response
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 4 activities
- Direct international animal rescue and emergency relief operationsConducts high-risk animal evacuations and rescue missions in crisis zones, including the evacuation of 154 dogs and 131 cats from Afghanistan in February 2022, rescuing 750 dogs from the Chernobyl exclusion zone, and aiding a shelter partner in Venezuela caring for over 500 animals. Provides direct shipments of pet food, medical supplies, medications, and preventatives to support emergency animal care globally.
- Providing care and rehabilitation for survivors of the dog meat tradeRescues animals from the dog meat trade globally—thousands over more than ten years—and provides them with medical treatment, shelter, and adoption services. Includes individual case management such as for Rain, a 2-year-old Tosa Inu Mastiff rescued from South Korea.
- Rescuing and reuniting military personnel and refugees with animals they befriended abroadOperates the Patriot Pets program to rescue and reunite U.S. military members, veterans, and refugees with animals they bonded with during overseas service, including international transport, veterinary care, documentation, and financial support for each mission ($4,000–$9,000 per animal). Since 2008, over 1,500 animals have been rescued globally.
- Supplying veterinary medical resources to animal welfare groups worldwideDistributes essential veterinary supplies, medications, vaccines, flea/tick preventatives, collars, and pet food to animal welfare organizations globally, enabling them to conduct sterilizations, treat illnesses, and provide emergency care.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Distributing educational resources and safety information for pet ownersProduces and shares pet safety videos, emergency preparedness guides, and online resources covering seasonal safety tips and grief support for pet loss. Delivers humane education to thousands via printed materials, school programs, online content, and in-person clinics.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding emergency and operational grants for animal welfare organizations globallyProvides financial support through emergency grants, general assistance grants, project-specific grants, and long-term funding to nonprofit animal welfare organizations worldwide. These grants support shelter operations, veterinary care, spay/neuter programs, disaster response, and facility improvements. In 2022 alone, $699,334 was awarded to Mission Possible, and support has reached shelters in all 50 U.S. states and over 60 countries.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Managing volunteer engagement across animal care and outreach programsOperates a volunteer program with roles in animal care, socialization, therapy session support, outreach, fundraising, and animal transport, enabling community participation in rescue and recovery efforts.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Operating therapeutic recovery programs for people and animals affected by traumaRuns recovery programs that support joint healing for individuals and animals impacted by addiction, trauma, and abuse through pet foster care, therapy sessions, workshops, and animal socialization opportunities facilitated by volunteers.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Supporting spay and neuter initiatives to reduce animal overpopulationFunds and partners on large-scale spay/neuter programs, including a clinic in the Antelope Valley projected to serve over 6,000 animals annually and prevent 300,000 unwanted births in the first year. Also provides grants for medical equipment, facility upgrades, surgical subsidies, and startup costs to expand access to affordable sterilization services globally.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$23.90M
Contributions & grants$23.53M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$354K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$23.96M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$1.49M
Grants paid out$11.66M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.92M
Cash$965K
Investments$4.27M
Liabilities$1.30M
Net assets$4.61M
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE ABBOT | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $154K |
| CARMEN CALOIAN | CONTROLLER | 40 | $138K |
| LORI KALEF | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $133K |
| DONALD SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (STARTED 9/25) | 40 | $126K |
| EMMA KRONISH | DIR. OF MARKETING & COMMUN | 40 | $122K |
| SAMANTHA SALAS MORALES | CONTENT MARKTING MANAGER | 40 | $114K |
board members · 6
- AARON MASSECAR — MEMBER
- ELIZABETH A SCHUETTE — SECRETARY
- HOWARD SHOLZBERG — PRESIDENT
- KEN ROTONDO — MEMBER
- MICHEL POULOS — MEMBER
- ROBERT GULICK — TREASURER
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- American Veterinary Medical Association Partner — Source of information used in SPCA International's guidance on pets and COVID-19.
- Beam Impact Partner — Corporate partner supporting SPCA International's mission.
- Bluebush Wildlife Rescue and Rehab Partner — Receives grant funding from SPCA International for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
- Buckets & Biscuits Partner — Corporate partner that gives back to SPCA International.
- Caravita Foundation Partner — Collaborates with SPCA International to expand access to affordable spay and neuter services in California’s Antelope Valley.
- Caravita Foundation Partner — Collaborating on efforts to reduce animal overpopulation in the Antelope Valley, including co-hosting a clinic ribbon-cutting event.
- Caravita Foundation Partner — Partnered with SPCA International and Littlerock Pet Clinic to launch a clinic in California's Antelope Valley.
- Centers for Disease Control Government — Source of information used in SPCA International's guidance on pets and COVID-19.
- Electronic Arts (EA) Partner — Corporate partner that donated to SPCA International through The Sims 4 game platform.
- Gracie Dix Partner — Corporate partner associated with Super Hero School, supporting SPCA International.
- IPATA Partner — Collaborated with SPCA International to provide animal transport services
- Kabul Small Animal Rescue Partner — Rescued animals in Afghanistan that were later evacuated in partnership with SPCA International Inc.
- Lemonade Partner — Corporate partner supporting SPCA International's mission.
- Littlerock Pet Clinic Partner — Collaborated with SPCA International and the Caravita Foundation to open a clinic in California's Antelope Valley.
- Littlerock Pet Clinic Partner — Partner clinic providing low-cost and free spay and neuter services in the Antelope Valley with support from SPCA International.
- Littlerock Pet Clinic Partner — Partnering to address animal overpopulation in the Antelope Valley, including joint participation in a clinic ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- Mission Possible Partner — Collaborated with SPCA International Inc to evacuate 154 dogs and 131 cats from Afghanistan to Vancouver, Canada.
- PAWsitive Recovery Partner — Collaborates on a recovery program supporting people and animals affected by addiction, trauma, and abuse.
- PetRelocation Partner — Collaborated with SPCA International to provide animal transport services
- Salesforce Partner — Corporate partner supporting SPCA International.
- Spay Panama Partner — Supported through the Shelter Support Fund for spay/neuter services.
- Starwood Animal Transport Partner — Collaborated with SPCA International to provide animal transport services
- Swell Partner — Corporate partner supporting SPCA International.
- U.S. military Partner — Collaborates to rescue and reunite pets of military members, veterans, and their families through Patriot Pets and Apollo’s Aid programs.
- U.S. military personnel Partner — Collaborates with U.S. service members to rescue and transport animals they befriended during deployment.
- Vertex, Inc. Partner — Corporate partner that donated nearly $30,000 in 2025 to support SPCA International’s animal rescue and welfare initiatives.
- WA Wildlife Partner — Organization in Western Australia supported by SPCA International through its Shelter Support program to rescue, treat, and rehabilitate native wildlife.
- Weard Partner — Corporate partner supporting SPCA International's mission.
- Xbox Partner — Corporate partner that raised funds for SPCA International through a gaming campaign.
- email Partner — Used for communication with potential adopters interested in Rain
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy Through Public Engagement and Educationmethodology: public_engagement_advocacyBy raising public awareness and delivering science-based education, we drive policy change and reduce animal abuse because informed communities are more likely to advocate for humane treatment and adopt responsible practices.
- Capacity Building Through Global Network Supportmethodology: network_based_capacity_buildingBy funding and strengthening local animal welfare organizations through grants, training, and partnerships, we amplify global impact because resilient local organizations are better positioned to address regional challenges sustainably.
- Humane Population Control via Spay/Neuter Accessmethodology: humane_population_controlBy expanding access to spay and neuter services globally, we reduce pet overpopulation and shelter overcrowding because preventing unwanted litters stops animals from entering the system before suffering occurs.
- Integrated Human-Animal Recovery Modelmethodology: joint_human_animal_recoveryBy supporting simultaneous healing of humans and companion animals—such as in addiction recovery or military reintegration—we improve outcomes for both, because the human-animal bond reinforces mutual emotional and psychological resilience.
- Trauma-Informed Animal Adoptionmethodology: trauma_informed_adoptionBy placing animals rescued from the dog meat trade into peaceful, safe, and calm homes, we support their recovery and long-term well-being because such environments are essential for healing from trauma.