MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

EIN: 042103597 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$144,842,494
Total Expenses
$125,518,835
Total Assets
$252,242,657
Net Assets
$215,565,546
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1868
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
TODD M MCCANN
Phone
6175227400
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, founded in 1868, is a major nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $144.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $125.5M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE MSPCA IS TO PROTECT ANIMALS, RELIEVE THEIR SUFFERING, ADVANCE THEIR HEALTH AND WELFARE, PREVENT CRUELTY AND WORK FOR A JUST AND COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $88,430,009 Revenue: $88,654,163

ANGELL ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTERS IN BOSTON, WALTHAM, THE LOW-INCOME VETERINARY CLINICS IN BOSTON, METHUEN AND THE CAPE AND THE LOW INCOME AND VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM LOCATED AT ESSEX...

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ANGELL ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTERS IN BOSTON, WALTHAM, THE LOW-INCOME VETERINARY CLINICS IN BOSTON, METHUEN AND THE CAPE AND THE LOW INCOME AND VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM LOCATED AT ESSEX NORTH SHORE AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN DANVERS, MASSACHUSETTS HAD 110,445 VISITS IN 2024. OF THOSE, 30,518 RECEIVED EMERGENCY CARE. ANGELL'S MORE THAN 150 DOCTORS, INCLUDING 46 BOARD-CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS, WORK AS A TEAM TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY GENERAL WELLNESS, EMERGENCY AND SPECIALITY CARE. IN 2024, ORGANIZATION WIDE, MSPCA STERILIZED 10,305 DOGS, CATS AND SMALL ANIMALS. ANGELL'S BOSTON LOCATION HAS EARNED THE ACCREDITATION OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. ANGELL'S BOSTON AND WALTHAM LOCATIONS ARE OPEN FOR EMERGENCIES 24 HOURS OF EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. PET OWNERS WHO CANNOT AFFORD ROUTINE OR EMERGENCY CARE FOR THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS MAY APPLY TO THE CARTER J. LUKE PET CARE ASSISTANCE FUND FOR FINANCIAL AID.

Program 2
Expenses: $20,146,024 Revenue: $2,203,948

EACH YEAR OUR FOUR ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTERS TAKE IN THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS ANIMALS INCLUDING CATS, DOGS, RABBITS, BIRDS, REPTILES, HORSES, GOATS, SHEEP, COWS, PIGS, VARIOUS FARM BIRDS, GUINEA...

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EACH YEAR OUR FOUR ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTERS TAKE IN THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS ANIMALS INCLUDING CATS, DOGS, RABBITS, BIRDS, REPTILES, HORSES, GOATS, SHEEP, COWS, PIGS, VARIOUS FARM BIRDS, GUINEA PIGS, FERRETS, HAMSTERS, GERBILS, MICE AND RATS. IN 2024, A TOTAL OF 11,064 ANIMALS FOUND HOMES THROUGH ADOPTION, TRANSFERS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, REUNITING PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS AND SURRENDER PREVENTION PROGRAMS. OUR NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS HELPS US PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO EVERY ANIMAL IN OUR CARE. 1,225 ANIMALS WHO NEEDED EXTRA TIME TO HEAL WENT THROUGH OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAM AND 1,072 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 90,203 HOURS TO HELP WITH ANIMAL CARE, SPECIAL EVENTS AND OFFICE WORK. OUR BEHAVIOR PROGRAM PROVIDED 4,174 PET OWNERS WITH TRAINING, AGILITY CLASSES, AND INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR CONSULTATIONS FOR THEI ANIMALS. 2,554 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN HUMANE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT EACH OF OUR ADOPTION CENTERS, INCLUDING SUMMER CAMP, READING PROGRAMS AND JUNIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS. A TOTAL 9,517 ANIMALS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WERE STERILIZED THROUGH OUR LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AND A TOTAL OF 13,236 ANIMALS RECEIVED SUBSIDIZED MEDICAL CARE TREATMENTS AT OUR COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLINICS.IN ADDITION TO FINDING HOMES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS, OUR ADOPTION CENTERS STRIVE TO PROVIDE THEIR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WITH ANIMAL-RELATED INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO HELP CREATE A MORE COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY. DURING 2024: 927 ANIMALS RECEIVED END OF LIFE CARE THROUGH OUR PET LOSS SERVICES, INCLUDING 48 BURIALS AT HILLSIDE ACRE PET CEMETERY72 FARM ANIMALS BENEFITED BY OUR EQUINE OUTREACH PROGRAM AT NEVINS FARM THAT PROVIDES TEMPORARY FINANCIAL AID TO FARM ANIMAL AND EQUINE OWNERS STRUGGLING TO PROVIDE CARE DURING A TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OVER 2.8 MILLION PET MEALS PROVIDED TO NEEDY FAMILIES THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES5,013 ANIMALS TRANSPORTED FROM THE SOUTH TO MASSACHUSETTS AS PART OF OUR RELOCATION PROGRAM7,078 NEW ANIMALS MET BY OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAMS

Program 3
Expenses: $1,504,651

OUR MSPCA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FULLY COMMISSIONED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, MEET A HOST OF CHALLENGES EVERY DAY IN THEIR QUEST TO MAKE THIS A BETTER WORLD FOR ANIMALS. DURING 2024...

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OUR MSPCA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FULLY COMMISSIONED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, MEET A HOST OF CHALLENGES EVERY DAY IN THEIR QUEST TO MAKE THIS A BETTER WORLD FOR ANIMALS. DURING 2024, OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS INVESTIGATED 620 COMPLAINTS RESULTING IN 177 WARNINGS AND 26 FELONY CHARGES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY; PERFORMED 1,103 CASE RE-CHECKS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE; ACCEPTED THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF 413 ANIMALS; SEIZED 263 ANIMALS; AND MADE 283 COURT APPEARANCES. MORE THAN 9,000 ANIMALS WERE INSPECTED BY OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN 2024. EDUCATION IS A LARGE PIECE OF THE WORK OF THESE OFFICERS, WHO SEEK TO PREVENT CRUELTY IN ADDITION TO STOPPING CRUELTY ALREADY IN PROGRESS. DURING 2024, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PARTICIPATED IN 250 EDUCATIONAL OR ADVISORY SESSIONS WITH ANIMAL OWNERS AND PARTICIPATED IN 26 TRAININGS FOR ANIMAL PROFESSIONALS AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EVENTS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $46,543,205
Program Service Revenue $90,858,111
Investment Income $7,476,740
Other Revenue $-35,562
TOTAL REVENUE $144,842,494

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,653,693
Salaries & Benefits $84,157,983
Fundraising Expenses $4,792,617
Program Expenses $110,080,684
Other Expenses $37,867,168
TOTAL EXPENSES $125,518,835

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $144,842,494 $120,308,539 +0.2%
Expenses $125,518,835 $126,035,182 0.0%
Net Income $19,323,659 $-5,726,643 -4.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
21
Employees
1063
Volunteers
1072

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$2,626,148
Total Directors
22
$723,301
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JUDITH MALONE DIRECTOR, CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN DAYTON DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISSA FLYNN-POPPEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK PLANETA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN ROSES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONSTANCE NOBLE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACI LOGAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEAL LITVACK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer Director
$688,689 $34,612 $723,301
CHARLENE ALLEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA ANASTASIO DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE BEARDEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE GOUGEON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERNIE HERRMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE JAMIESON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN WILSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA LARSON DIRECTOR, TREASURER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KEITH RICHTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN SHAPIRO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN HOLDEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM LOUGH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY POHL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT JORDAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN ROWELL VP OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Officer
$252,132 $15,288 $267,420
KATHLEEN COLLINS SVP/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICE 40.00
Officer
$398,896 $63,630 $462,526
TODD M MCCANN VP/CFO 40.00
Officer
$288,370 $14,378 $302,748
KARA HOLMQUIST CLERK 40.00
Officer
$139,608 $9,071 $148,679
DR ANN MARIE GREENLEAF CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Officer
$387,015 $62,448 $449,463
MICHAEL KEILEY VP OF ANIMAL PROTECTON 40.00
Officer
$216,938 $55,073 $272,011
DR RUTH A VAN HATTEN RADIOLOGIST 40.00
Highest
$509,142 $34,051 $543,193
DR MAUREEN CARROLL INTERNAL MEDICINE VET 40.00
Highest
$440,640 $60,284 $500,924
DR NICHOLAS TROUT SURGEON 40.00
Highest
$513,498 $64,037 $577,535
DR SUE A CASALE SURGEON 40.00
Highest
$479,228 $59,248 $538,476
DR JENNIFER PETERSON-LEVITT SURGEON 40.00
Highest
$440,760 $60,284 $501,044
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $144,842,494 $125,518,835 $252,242,657 $19,323,659
2023 $120,308,539 $126,035,182 $219,437,437 $-5,726,643
2022 $95,955,811 $94,737,712 $202,243,396 $1,218,099
2021 $97,484,812 $87,192,897 $221,497,726 $10,291,915
2020 $88,935,826 $76,817,988 $191,536,249 $12,117,838
2019 $81,756,044 $74,242,686 $168,875,985 $7,513,358
2018 $74,814,148 $70,044,379 $141,363,464 $4,769,769
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