Santa Cruz SPCA and Humane Society

EIN: 946171565 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Santa Cruz, CA

Total Revenue
$1,841,280
Total Expenses
$1,818,308
Total Assets
$11,087,479
Net Assets
$10,922,835
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Alison Talley
Phone
8314655000
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Santa Cruz SPCA and Humane Society, founded in 1955, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $10.9M represent 71 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Santa Cruz SPCA provides safe harbor for animals in need and promotes an active humane community through adoption, advocacy, and education.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,087,246 Revenue: $88,743

We provide safe harbor for animals in need in and around Santa Cruz County. Our facility on Chanticleer Ave is an ideal environment to provide specialized care. Animals that might otherwise be...

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We provide safe harbor for animals in need in and around Santa Cruz County. Our facility on Chanticleer Ave is an ideal environment to provide specialized care. Animals that might otherwise be overlooked find love at the SCSPCA. Community support allows us to save hundreds of animals, including those with special needs and those that might be a bit rough around the edges. Animals receive health and behavior assessments, preventative health care, enrichment and training, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchips, and any treatment needed prior to adoption. We make great matches between people and their pets and provide both pre- & post-adoption counseling.During fiscal year 2023-24 we adopted out 526 animals; this was a 110% increase over the prior fiscal year. This demonstrates how we are taking advantage of the increased capacity our new facility offers.

Program 2
Expenses: $55,235

Second Chance Fund provides "above-and-beyond" care for needy animals. This includes extensive veterinary care for animals who are sick or injured as well as extended care for animals with behavior...

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Second Chance Fund provides "above-and-beyond" care for needy animals. This includes extensive veterinary care for animals who are sick or injured as well as extended care for animals with behavior challenges. Many of the animals saved by this lifesaving fund were previously at risk for euthanasia, and transferred from shelters that lacked the resources to provide the same level of care as the Santa Cruz SPCA.

Program 3
Expenses: $44,818

Recognizing the need for a holistic approach to animal welfare, our Pet Food Pantry is a vital "safety net" program which keeps pets with the families that love them and out of the shelter system...

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Recognizing the need for a holistic approach to animal welfare, our Pet Food Pantry is a vital "safety net" program which keeps pets with the families that love them and out of the shelter system. During fiscal year 2023-24 our Pet Food Pantry provided over 57,000 pounds of dog and cat food to struggling families, and demand for this support continues to increase. We host a weekly onsite walk-up pantry, which is run by a dedicated team of volunteers; we also partner with human service organizations to extend our reach and allow the distribution of food and supplies to more families in need.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,546,614
Program Service Revenue $184,083
Investment Income $97,389
Other Revenue $13,194
TOTAL REVENUE $1,841,280

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,037,144
Fundraising Expenses $399,736
Program Expenses $1,209,321
Other Expenses $676,553
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,818,308

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,841,280 $1,499,874 +0.2%
Expenses $1,818,308 $1,608,501 +0.1%
Net Income $22,972 $-108,627 -1.2%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
21
Volunteers
354

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
6
$178,570
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alison Talley Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$147,237 $11,570 $158,807
B Lynn Brisson Accountant 4.00
Officer
$19,763 $0 $19,763
Hedy Nochimson President 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Moore Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Malcolm Bramwell Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Moira Gagen Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Powers Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Walt Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nina Mar Burnette Term End 12/31 5.00
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 $1,841,280 $1,818,308 $11,087,479 $22,972
2023 $1,499,874 $1,608,501 $10,918,956 $-108,627
2022 $1,322,758 $1,450,063 $10,865,328 $-127,305
2021 $4,459,509 $1,360,987 $11,380,236 $3,098,522
2020 $1,697,791 $1,279,815 $9,245,256 $417,976
2019 $2,260,616 $1,267,569 $8,107,959 $993,047
2018 $1,971,610 $1,391,796 $6,784,193 $579,814
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