Pet Orphans of Southern California

EIN: 237267769 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

VAN NUYS, CA

Total Revenue
$1,824,072
Total Expenses
$1,798,862
Total Assets
$839,674
Net Assets
$790,895
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Suzanne Witkin
Phone
8189010190
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Pet Orphans of Southern California, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

IN ADDITION TO RESCUE AND ADOPTION, PET ORPHANS PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION, MEDICAL/FINANCIAL, SPAY/NEUTER, AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $964,734

RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND ADOPTION: PET ORPHANS RESCUES ABANDON DOGS AND CATS FROM CITY AND COUNTY SHELTERS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. RESCUED ANIMALS RECEIVE MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, VACCINES...

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RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND ADOPTION: PET ORPHANS RESCUES ABANDON DOGS AND CATS FROM CITY AND COUNTY SHELTERS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. RESCUED ANIMALS RECEIVE MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, VACCINES, RABIES, FLEA, TICK, DEWORMING TREATMENTS, AND MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION INSERTION. IN ADDITION TO MEDICAL REHABILITATION, ANIMALS RECEIVE DAILY CARE AND NUTRITION IN PREPARATION FOR ADOPTION. AVAILABE ANIMALS ARE PLACED ON OUR WEBSITE FOR ADOPTION. PERMANENT AND FOSTER HOMES ARE FOUND THROUGH A CAREFULLY SCREENED ADOPTION PROCESS. PERSPECTIVE ADOPTERS ARE: PRE-SCREENED TO MEET PROPER CRITERIA; COUNSELED EXTENSIVELY; MATCHED WITH AN ANIMAL THAT SUITS THEIR LIFESTYLE; EDUCATED BY A CERTIFIED DOG TRAINER; GIVEN SUPPORT HAND-OUTS; PROVIDED WITH REFERRALS TO VETS AND TRAINERS; AND GIVEN A LIFELONG SUPPORT SYSTEM TO TACKLE ANY CHALLENGES THEY MAY HAVE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $922,665
Program Service Revenue $900,405
Investment Income $77
Other Revenue $925
TOTAL REVENUE $1,824,072

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $814,707
Fundraising Expenses $59,703
Program Expenses $964,734
Other Expenses $984,155
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,798,862

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,824,072 $1,314,312 +0.4%
Expenses $1,798,862 $1,565,750 +0.1%
Net Income $25,210 $-251,438 -1.1%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
26
Volunteers
50

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
3
$28,036
Total Directors
5
$28,036
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUZANNE ALLISON WITKIN PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0
Officer Director
$28,036 $0 $28,036
VICTORIA GODDARD SECRETARY 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN AVRASHOW DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK THOMPSON DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY WEISS TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,824,072 $1,798,862 $839,674 $25,210
2023 $1,314,312 $1,565,750 $786,725 $-251,438
2022 $961,833 $1,460,546 $1,024,951 $-498,713
2021 $963,779 $1,274,471 $1,522,393 $-310,692
2020 $756,215 $966,065 $1,843,496 $-209,850
2019 $892,268 $1,167,589 $2,046,631 $-275,321
2018 $554,264 $1,024,510 $2,319,013 $-470,246
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