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Charleston Animal Society

Public charityPolitically Active
Other · N CHARLESTON, SC · EIN 57-6021863

About

Preventing cruelty to animals has been the mission of charleston animal society since its founding in 1874. As the first animal protection/rescue organization in south carolina and one of the oldest in the country, is a national and international model for lifesaving success. Its vision is a world where both animals and humans are treated with kindness and respect.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
139
Volunteers
2,000

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-12-31
Revenue
$14.1M
Expenses
$10.5M
Assets
$31.3M
Liabilities
$1.5M

Financial history

$14.1M$7.0M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $14.1M · Avg: $9.2M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
$84K
Lobbying
$84K
Grants Given
CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY
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Address

2455 Remount RD
N Charleston, SC, 29406-613

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members24
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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