Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting animals and preventing cruelty throughout Pennsylvania. Operating for over 150 years, the PSPCA provides comprehensive animal welfare services including law enforcement investigations, emergency veterinary care, behavior rehabilitation, humane education, and adoption services across four physical locations. Their Animal Law Enforcement Department covers 18 counties with officers conducting thousands of investigations annually, while their shelter hospital treats animals suffering severe abuse and neglect. The organization also provides low-cost veterinary services to help families keep pets in their homes and operates Philadelphia's only humane education program for youth.
Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at a glance
- Total assets
- $32,212,294
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $13,931,373
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $369,575
- +79.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $13,750,265
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $433K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Williamsport, PA | Funding to assist in Potter county animal assistance project's mission of advancing the cause of animal welfare and prevent animal cruelty in Potter county, including through assisting low-income, elderly and/or disabled military veterans and families with temporary financial hardship with the following programs: (1) trap/neuter/release (TNR) of free roaming cats, (2) low-cost spay and neuter, (3) cruelty hotline, (4) horse rescue, (5) supplemental food for cat colonies and cats in foster homes, and (6) emergency medical care. | $850,000 |
| Potter County Animal Rescue Project Coudersport, PA | Funding to assist in Potter county animal assistance project's mission of advancing the cause of animal welfare and prevent animal cruelty in Potter county, including through assisting low-income, elderly and/or disabled military veterans and families with temporary financial hardship with the following programs: (1) trap/neuter/release (TNR) of free roaming cats, (2) low-cost spay and neuter, (3) cruelty hotline, (4) horse rescue, (5) supplemental food for cat colonies and cats in foster homes, and (6) emergency medical care. | $155,000 |
| Teacher's Pet Rescue Coudersport, PA | Funding to rescue and care for the medical and physical needs of dogs in Potter county and to make themavailable for adoption. | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,212,294 | $13,931,373 | $13,750,265 | — | — | $369,575 |
| 2023 | $29,578,822 | $13,152,488 | $12,337,145 | — | — | $205,911 |
| 2022 | $26,925,084 | $11,751,419 | $10,808,827 | — | — | $-54,118 |
| 2021 | $29,455,638 | $10,535,955 | $10,887,612 | $1,130,000 | 3 | $605,141 |
| 2020 | $28,663,550 | $9,487,551 | $9,434,383 | $433,350 | 3 | $68,666 |
About Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $370K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is led by Julie Klim, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Klim
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$240K (2020) → $264K (2024)
Lisa Germanis
Medical Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $149K (2024)
Michelle McCool
Director of Human Resources
Director - Human Resources → Director of Human Resources, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $118K (2024)
Nicole Wilson
Director of Humane Law Enforce
Director of Humane Law Enforcem → Director of Humane Law Enforcement & Shelter Ope, 2022
Director of Humane Law Enforcement & Shelter Ope → Director of Humane Law Enforce, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $139K (2024)
Gillian Kocher
Director of Public Relations
Director of Public Relations & Marketing → Director of Public Relations, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $123K (2024)
Deborah Bagatta-Bowles
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$198K (2023) → $204K (2024)
Bo Friedman
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christy Pitchford
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cori Daggett
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerry Shreiber
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffery Griffiths
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Crawford
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Clayton
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate Hembrough
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee Halladay
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie Briley
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindsay Shreiber
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindy Snider
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Carroll
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pam Berkman
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Penny Ellison
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip Kircher
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shauna Binswanger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Austyn Thorne
Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Carol Kardon
Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Heather Falck
Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
James Smith
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Nancy Dries
Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Tiffenia Archie
Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Agnes Alonso (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Carol Erickson (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Jim Smith (2023) — Finance Chair
- Former: Tiffany Archie (2023) — Member
- Former: Alex Kaufman (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Barbara Varela (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Leigh Waring (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Ian Oakley (2022) — Director of Humane Litgation & General Counsel
- Former: Allison Hough (2020) — Executive Director of Philanthropy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $264K, to Julie Klim (Chief Executive Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
How large is Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported $32.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.9M.
What is Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?
Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $32.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals operate?
Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's EIN?
Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1352269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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