PET HELPERS INC

EIN: 570802283 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

CHARLESTON, SC

Total Revenue
$3,411,857
Total Expenses
$2,546,836
Total Assets
$9,101,247
Net Assets
$8,193,509
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
CAROL LINVILLE
Phone
8435316164
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PET HELPERS INC, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $865K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

TO END EUTHANASIA FOR ALL ADOPTABLE CATS AND DOGS; PROVIDING LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES, OFFERING HUMANE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PURSUING ANIMAL CRUELTY PROSECUTION AND INITIATING ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,073,225 Revenue: $523,631

ADOPTION - INCLUDING RESCUE AND SHELTER:THE DOGS AND CATS THAT ENTER THE PET HELPERS SHELTER CAN BE STRAYS, TRANSFERS FROM OTHER SHELTERS, OR ANIMALS THAT HAVE TO BE SURRENDERED BECAUSE OF CHANGING...

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ADOPTION - INCLUDING RESCUE AND SHELTER:THE DOGS AND CATS THAT ENTER THE PET HELPERS SHELTER CAN BE STRAYS, TRANSFERS FROM OTHER SHELTERS, OR ANIMALS THAT HAVE TO BE SURRENDERED BECAUSE OF CHANGING FAMILY SITUATIONS WHERE THE ANIMALS CANNOT RECEIVE ADEQUATE CARE. INCREASINGLY, DOGS AND CATS ARE BEING TRANSFERRED TO PET HELPERS FROM OPEN ADMISSION SHELTERS THAT HAVE REACHED CAPACITY. IN THESE CASES, PET HELPERS DIRECTLY SAVES THE LIVES OF HEALTHY ANIMALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE EUTHANIZED. PET HELPERS HAS OPERATED AS A NO KILL SHELTER SINCE IT WAS OPENED IN 1978.

Program 2
Expenses: $176,806 Revenue: $223,528

SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC:PET HELPERS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE TO ALL FAMILIES IN THE LOWCOUNTRY. THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO REDUCE THE...

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SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC:PET HELPERS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE TO ALL FAMILIES IN THE LOWCOUNTRY. THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO REDUCE THE COMPANION ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION PROBLEM. BESIDES THESE SERVICES TO THE GENERAL POPULATION, PET HELPERS AGGRESIVELY WORKS TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY OF SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES TO AREAS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY WITH HIGH RATES OF PET REPRODUCTION. PET HELPERS ALSO OFFERS A LOW COST VACCINE CLINIC THAT PROVIDES SOME PREVENTATIVE CARE SERVICES SUCH AS BRIEF GENERAL EXAMINATIONS, HEART WORM TESTING, FLEA CONTROL, MICROCHIPPING, NAIL TRIMS, ETC.

Program 3
Revenue: $35,113

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:LEVI'S LEGACY: PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS TO PET OWNERS WHO HAVE PETS FACING SUDDEN ILLNESS OR INJURY AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEEK VETERINARY CARE WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT. FOOD BANK...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH:LEVI'S LEGACY: PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS TO PET OWNERS WHO HAVE PETS FACING SUDDEN ILLNESS OR INJURY AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEEK VETERINARY CARE WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT. FOOD BANK: PET HELPERS' FOOD BANK PROVIDES FOOD TO LOW AND FIXED-INCOME PET OWNERS AND THOSE FACING TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, TO HELP KEEP PETS IN THEIR HOMES. TNR: PET HELPERS' TRAP-NEUTER-RELEASE (TNR) PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAP RENTALS, SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES, MICROCHIPPING AND VACCINATIONS TO HELP CONTROL THE OVERPOPULATION OF COMMUNITY (FERAL) CATS. LEVI'S LEGACY: PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS TO PET OWNERS WHO HAVE PETS FACING SUDDEN ILLNESS OR INJURY AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEEK VETERINARY CARE WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,468,607
Program Service Revenue $569,908
Investment Income $118,946
Other Revenue $254,396
TOTAL REVENUE $3,411,857

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,278,294
Fundraising Expenses $197,177
Program Expenses $2,250,031
Other Expenses $1,268,542
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,546,836

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,411,857 $2,448,476 +0.4%
Expenses $2,546,836 $2,202,322 +0.2%
Net Income $865,021 $246,154 +2.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
73
Volunteers
1764

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
5
$95,146
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY NOVEK VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA HOFFORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARI AUGER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL LINVILLE FOUNDER & PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICK BAKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BEALL DDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY HARTZOG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA HOILES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MCLEOD WILLIAMSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY J MCGINLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA SUSKO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$95,146 $0 $95,146
DR RACHEL JONES EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$103,367 $0 $103,367
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 $3,411,857 $2,546,836 $9,101,247 $865,021
2024 $2,448,476 $2,202,322 $7,880,539 $246,154
2023 $2,502,134 $2,036,022 $7,333,304 $466,112
2022 $2,404,144 $2,022,992 $6,323,452 $381,152
2021 $2,635,204 $2,069,033 $6,674,517 $566,171
2020 $1,809,424 $1,797,355 $5,816,630 $12,069
2019 $2,109,728 $1,934,826 $5,569,549 $174,902
2018 $1,662,837 $1,835,809 $5,267,577 $-172,972
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