Second Chance 4 Pets is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Gatos, California, registered in 2004, with $17,108 in FY2017 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2017)
$17K
▼ 89.4% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2017)
$28K
Net assets
$155K
Employees
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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 Second Chance 4 Pets— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Second Chance 4 Pets: 67 mo reserves · -63% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Second Chance 4 Pets— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Second Chance 4 Pets: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $52K (FY2010) to $17K (FY2017) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-62.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$155K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$155K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $17,108▼89.4% | $27,814▲80.2% | $154,501▼6.5% | $154,501▼6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $161,953▲428% | $15,438▼43.4% | $165,207▲784% | $165,207▲733% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $30,646▲17.3% | $27,294▲30.0% | $18,692▲21.9% | $19,834▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $26,122▲36.8% | $20,999▼45.5% | $15,340▲2694% | $21,162▲193% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $19,099▼55.3% | $38,535▼28.1% | $549▼97.3% | $7,214▼63.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $42,718▼18.5% | $53,579▲3.0% | $19,985▼35.2% | $19,985▼35.2% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $52,399 | $52,015 | $30,846 | $30,846 | 990EZ |
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Data for Second Chance 4 Pets (EIN 13-4280812) 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.