Spay-neuter Action Project
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Spay-neuter Action Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Encinitas, California, registered in 1996, with $1,561,687 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1336 Condor Ct, Encinitas, CA, 92024 EIN 33-0517862 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.6M
▲ 39.4% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$827K
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 Spay-neuter Action Project— 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 rating8 mo reserves · +23% 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 Spay-neuter Action Project: 8 mo reserves · +23% 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 Spay-neuter Action Project— 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 Spay-neuter Action Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1336 Condor Ct, Encinitas, CA, 92024
- City
- Encinitas
- State
- California
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $471K (FY2013) to $1.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $827K
Operating margin
22.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$827K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$827K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,561,687▲39.4% | $1,209,591▼9.0% | $826,719▲74.2% | $826,719▲74.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,120,448▲13.8% | $1,328,873▲7.7% | $474,623▼30.5% | $474,623▼30.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $985,001▼14.1% | $1,234,098▲44.7% | $683,048▼26.7% | $683,048▼26.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,146,770▲106% | $853,039▲139% | $932,145▲46.0% | $932,145▲46.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $556,520▼24.1% | $356,989▼39.6% | $638,414▲45.5% | $638,414▲45.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $733,014▼17.8% | $591,093▼20.7% | $438,883▲47.8% | $438,883▲47.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $892,153▲35.9% | $745,130▲11.4% | $296,962▲98.1% | $296,962▲98.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $656,272▲15.0% | $669,072▲13.7% | $149,939▼7.9% | $149,939▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $570,788▲3.8% | $588,538▲13.5% | $162,739▼9.8% | $172,568▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $549,897▲19.2% | $518,599▲5.8% | $180,489▲21.0% | $180,489▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $461,359▼2.0% | $490,008▼2.8% | $149,191▼16.1% | $149,191▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $470,786 | $503,990▲24.5% | $177,840▼15.7% | $178,454▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $404,791▼6.2% | $211,044▲107% | $220,044▲98.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $431,387 | $101,900 | $110,900 | 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 · $433K total
13 grants to Spay-neuter Action Project totaling $433K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $31,702 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $9,185 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Access to care | 2021 | $90,000 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Access to care | 2019 | $32,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2019 | $13,500 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Capacity building,spay neuter | 2018 | $195,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2018 | $20,102 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2018 | $7,643 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2018 | $7,643 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2017 | $7,600 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2017 | $7,600 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | General | 2015 | $5,850 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Spay-neuter Action Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Spay-neuter Action Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0517862, based in Encinitas, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Spay-neuter Action Project's EIN?
- Spay-neuter Action Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0517862.
- How much revenue does Spay-neuter Action Project report?
- Spay-neuter Action Project reported $1,561,687 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Spay-neuter Action Project have?
- CharityIndex grades Spay-neuter Action Project B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Spay-neuter Action Project (EIN 33-0517862) 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.