Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Burlingame, California, registered in 1954, with $29,949,489 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1450 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, CA, 94010 EIN 94-1243665 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2023)
$29.9M
▲ 51.3% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$16.7M
Net assets
$78.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating56 mo reserves · +44% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA: 56 mo reserves · +44% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1450 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, CA, 94010
- City
- Burlingame
- State
- California
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $12.4M (FY2013) to $29.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.6MNet assets $78.2M
Operating margin
44.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$80.8M
Total liabilities
$2.6M
Net assets
$78.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,949,489▲51.3% | $16,689,551▲11.1% | $78,223,481▲22.2% | $80,836,780▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,795,109▲2.9% | $15,028,074▲7.0% | $64,001,889▲8.6% | $65,970,207▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $19,231,955▲4.6% | $14,048,326▲1.3% | $58,946,002▲6.3% | $60,166,768▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $18,378,832▲1.8% | $13,863,610▲0.1% | $55,430,515▲9.9% | $58,853,937▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $18,060,009▼4.9% | $13,850,931▲5.2% | $50,434,433▲8.5% | $52,826,881▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,986,381▲38.3% | $13,169,118▲0.3% | $46,463,884▲14.8% | $48,233,245▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $13,723,495▼23.5% | $13,129,417▲4.8% | $40,470,580▲3.0% | $42,032,995▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $17,930,551▲34.5% | $12,522,099▲4.0% | $39,284,819▲4.2% | $40,737,182▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $13,335,769▲0.1% | $12,044,979▲1.7% | $37,684,293▲3.5% | $39,000,771▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $13,320,227▲7.7% | $11,838,356▼3.2% | $36,394,152▲14.6% | $39,053,233▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $12,372,577 | $12,232,044▼16.2% | $31,767,240▲1.9% | $35,164,028▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,592,908▲33.3% | $31,173,480▼4.7% | $35,796,994▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,945,431▲14.3% | $32,698,209▲8.8% | $37,614,704▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,574,446 | $30,066,071 | $32,138,834 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $7.5M total
130 grants to Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA totaling $7.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1243665, based in Burlingame, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA's EIN?
- Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1243665.
- How much revenue does Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA report?
- Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA reported $29,949,489 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA have?
- CharityIndex grades Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (EIN 94-1243665) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.