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WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

EIN 23-1352585 BENSALEM, PA

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Revenue 2025
$4,696,973
Expenses 2025
$4,516,641

Program services were 76.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
D200
Classification
1000
Street
3839 RICHLIEU ROAD 1470

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

WITH COMPASSION AND CARING AS OUR FOUNDATION, WOMEN'S ANIMAL CENTER SAVES THE LIVES OF ANIMALS AND IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF PETS THROUGH SHELTERING AND ADOPTIONS, VETERINARY SERVICES, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY. FOUNDED IN 1869 (SEE SCHEDULE O) AS AMERICA'S FIRST ANIMAL SHELTER, WE HONOR THE LEGACY OF OUR FOUNDERS AND ENSURE THAT ANIMALS ARE TREATED HUMANELY AND WITH KINDNESS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO SAVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PETS

  • HOSPITAL SERVICES: THE VETERINARY HOSPITAL AT WAC PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE FOR ANIMALS RESIDING IN THE WAC ANIMAL SHELTER AND IS ALSO DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR FAMILY PETS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE WAC VETERINARY HOSPITAL OBTAINED THE DISTINCTION AS AN AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (AAHA) ACCREDITED HOSPITAL AND COMPLETED A RIGOROUS EVALUATION PROCESS TO MEET THE AAHA STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION, WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PATIENT CARE; DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING; LABORATORY; PAIN MANAGEMENT; SURGERY; CLIENT SERVICE; ANESTHESIA; CONTINUING EDUCATION; DENTISTRY; LEADERSHIP; AND URGENT CARE. (SEE SCHEDULE O)TO MAINTAIN ACCREDITED STATUS HOSPITALS UNDERGO COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE EVALUATIONS EVERY THREE YEARS, WHICH ENSURES THAT HOSPITALS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AAHA MANDATORY STANDARDS. PET OWNERS IN THE COMMUNITY CAN OBTAIN SERVICES FOR FAMILY PETS AT WAC'S VETERINARY HOSPITAL THAT INCLUDE: CLIENT EDUCATION AND PREVENTATIVE WELL VISITS; SICK VISITS AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT; LAB, RADIOGRAPHS AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTICS; DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS; SURGERY TO RESOLVE CHRONIC OR LIFE-THREATENING ISSUES; AND SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY. IN 2025, OVER 20,000 PATIENTS WERE TREATED IN THE VETERINARY HOSPITAL BY ONE OF WAC'S LICENSED VETERINARIANS. THE HOSPITAL STAFF COMPLETED APPROXIMATELY 2100 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AND 2318 LIFE ENHANCING/LIFESAVING SURGERIES IN ADDITION TO SICK AND WELLNESS EXAMS. PROVIDING VETERINARY SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY IS A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF OUR MISSION AS A HUMANE SOCIETY TO ENSURE THAT PETS RECEIVE HUMANE TREATMENT AND REGULAR VETERINARY CARE SO THEY CAN LIVE HEALTHY LIVES. IN 2025, WAC PROVIDED $135,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, IN THE FORM OF DISCOUNTED SERVICE FEES, FOR PATIENTS IN NEED THROUGH THE WAC COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND.

    Expenses $1,891,941 · Revenue $2,648,179

  • SHELTER SERVICES: THE WAC ANIMAL SHELTER PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON SAVING ALL HEALTHY AND TREATABLE ANIMALS. SHELTER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR UNWANTED AND ABANDONED SMALL ANIMALS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COMPASSIONATE AND HUMANE SHELTERING FOR ALL ANIMALS IN OUR CARE; INTAKE/RECEIVING OF ABANDONED ANIMALS; ADOPTIONS AND LIFESAVING; LOST AND FOUND SERVICES; DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING; COMMUNITY EDUCATION RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS; AND VETERINARY MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTATIVE CARE. WAC RECEIVED 1,979 ANIMALS IN 2025. THE CENTER'S HOSPITAL STAFF PERFORMS SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY FOR ALL SHELTER ANIMALS PRIOR TO ADOPTION, FOR ANIMAL RESCUE PARTNERS, AND FOR COMMUNITY CATS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAYING/NEUTERING IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF WAC'S PROGRAM SERVICES AND OVERALL GOAL TO REDUCE THE OVERALL NUMBER OF HOMELESS ANIMALS ENTERING ANIMAL SHELTERS.

    Expenses $1,399,173 · Revenue $252,359

  • HUMANE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: WAC'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS FOUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT ANIMAL SHELTERS CAN EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ANIMALS. EDUCATION TAKES PLACE THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, DOG TRAINING, ADOPTION CENTER AND THROUGH OUR HOSPITAL VETERINARY STAFF. THESE ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ARE A POWERFUL AND POSITIVE TOOL IN PREVENTING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND SUPPORTING OVERALL ANIMAL HEALTH WHILE ALSO REDUCING THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS ANIMALS THAT ARE SURRENDERED TO ANIMAL SHELTERS IN THE REGION. WAC ENGAGED WITH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS OF ALL AGES, BUSINESSES, SCHOOL GROUPS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)THROUGH WAC'S STORYTAILS PROGRAM CHILDREN VISIT THE SHELTER TO READ TO ANIMALS IN OUR COMMUNITY CAT ROOM TO HELP SOCIALIZE AND REDUCE STRESS FOR OUR HOMELESS ANIMALS. WAC'S PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED WITH MODERATE FEES FOR SERVICES AND DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, ESTATES, BEQUESTS, BUSINESSES AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS.

    Expenses $145,023 · Revenue $15,366

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2025

As listed in Part VII of the 2025 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Catherine Malkemes

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $202,481
    From this org
    $182,694
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,787
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $170,194
    Bonus
    $12,500
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,485
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,302
    Filer's total
    $202,481
  • Michele Dickey Vmd

    MEDICAL DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $159,660
    From this org
    $153,159
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,501
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $153,159
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,817
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,684
    Filer's total
    $159,660
  • Therese Langan

    VETERINARIAN

    Total calculated
    $129,545
    From this org
    $122,850
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,695
    Hours/week
    40
  • Zelda Blowers

    VETERINARIAN

    Total calculated
    $125,623
    From this org
    $119,520
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,103
    Hours/week
    40
  • Karen Robbins

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Susan L Anderson Esq

    VICE-PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kim Gronendahl

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Patricia Roke

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Suzanne Bush

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sarah Cottone

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ellen Darlington

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Donna Dougherty Esq

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Liz Lambert

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ashley Poller

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Alice Rand Vmd

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Claudia Springer

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Deanna Telese

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Janet Wallace

    MEMBER (TO 05/2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Johanna Walters

    MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2025
    Revenue
    $4,696,973
    Expenses
    $4,516,641
    Contributions
    $1,239,594
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2024
    Revenue
    $3,998,922
    Expenses
    $4,269,697
    Contributions
    $1,218,468
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $4,031,865
    Expenses
    $3,772,185
    Contributions
    $1,559,967
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $4,211,578
    Expenses
    $3,371,223
    Contributions
    $2,076,736
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,486,304
    Expenses
    $3,039,662
    Assets (EOY)
    $15,386,408
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,917,398
    Expenses
    $2,972,169
    Assets (EOY)
    $13,202,089
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,424,884
    Expenses
    $3,047,012
    Assets (EOY)
    $12,658,908
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,441,481
    Expenses
    $2,841,144
    Assets (EOY)
    $12,069,693
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,369,073
    Expenses
    $3,021,584
    Assets (EOY)
    $9,561,894
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,234,623
    Expenses
    $2,585,187
    Assets (EOY)
    $10,126,040
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,366,086
    Expenses
    $2,750,601
    Assets (EOY)
    $10,751,666
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,272,851
    Expenses
    $2,967,830
    Assets (EOY)
    $10,314,068
  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $2,698,357
    Assets (EOY)
    $10,022,875
  • 2011 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $2,566,851
    Assets (EOY)
    $9,013,005

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 11 November 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 9 November 2026 and read 9 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2025, the newest we have parsed for this organization.