Tulsa SPCA

What it reported doing in 2024

In 2024, Tulsa SPCAs focus was on collaboration, re-engagement, and continued growth. Tulsa SPCA remains steadfast in our mission to improve the lives of dogs and cats, and their human companions. The way in which we improve those lives is what best tells our story: In 2024, we performed 6,816 spay/neuter surgeries- this number of surgeries prevented tens of thousands of unwanted births in one year alone. Through both our on-site and mobile clinics, we provided 16,139 low-cost vaccines to residents (primarily) in the great Tulsa area- these vaccines ensure our citizens beloved pets are healthy and well taken care of. Additionally, our efforts to make quality veterinary care affordable and accessible continued through offering additional services such as preventative care appointments, heartworm treatments, dental care, orthopedic surgeries, and mass removals. Our intake and placement program remained busy this year, providing food, shelter, medical care, and enrichment for 1,410 animals until they took the next step into their fur-ever home. No one ever wants to lose their pet, so to increase the likelihood of reuniting lost pets with their families, Tulsa SPCA provided 4,334 microchips in 2024. Sometimes before we get to the joyous part of finding fur-ever homes, we are called to assist in cases of cruelty and neglect. Thankfully, we are here to ensure pets across Green Country are safe. Our organization conducted 624 animal welfare investigations throughout 2024. Finally, a fed pet is a happy and healthy one. During this time of economic struggle and job instability, we were able to provide 51,764 pounds of dog food to our neighbors in need. While much of the work mentioned above is performed by our dedicated and passionate staff, we couldn't do what we do without our incredible volunteers who donate their time and talent to our agency. In 2024, we had 427 active volunteers who gave 4,601 hours to our various programs. That is equivalent to 4 full-time employees and equates to $151,833 in value! Additionally, the work we do is only possible because of the financial generosity of our supporters. Tulsa SPCA is not affiliated with any national organizations, nor do we receive any government funding. All the work we do is reliant on the private donations made directly to our organization. This work, although often difficult both physically and emotionally, is so incredibly meaningful. The dogs and cats we help want nothing more than to love and be loved. Being able to help make that a reality is a privilege.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 46%; rating input score 46
• Program expense ratio: 88.3%; rating input score 88
• Fundraising efficiency: $49.72 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 78; 78th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 50.4%; rating input score 92; 92nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.58; rating input score 78; 78th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 85; 85th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 4.2%; rating input score 60; 60th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 14.6% per year; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 16.5% per year; rating input score 100; 84th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 8.5% per year; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings