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Dayton OH | IRS ruling year: 1974 | EIN: 23-7367199
Organization Mission
Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals' (SICSA) mission is to promote the welfare of dogs and cats and to nurture the human/animal bond. Since 1 ... (More)
Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals' (SICSA) mission is to promote the welfare of dogs and cats and to nurture the human/animal bond. Since 1974, SICSA has been dedicated to helping the homeless, stray and unwanted animals in Kettering, Ohio, Dayton and the Miami Valley. SICSA offers numerous animal-centered programs and services. These programs include pet adoptions, foster care, pet facilitated therapy, humane education, spay/neuter assistance, and dog obedience training classes. (Less)
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| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
| Rating Version: 2.1 | |||
| 2/1/2023 | 2019 | 92.76 |  |
| 8/1/2022 | 2019 | 92.23 | |
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990. | |||
| 4/1/2022 | 2018 | 95.41 | |
| 7/1/2020 | 2018 | 94.60 | |
| 7/1/2019 | 2017 | 91.20 | |
| 4/1/2019 | 2016 | 95.60 | |
| 5/1/2018 | 2016 | 91.52 | |
| 4/1/2017 | 2015 | 97.17 | |
| 6/1/2016 | 2014 | 97.16 | |
| Rating Version: 2.0 | |||
| 2/1/2016 | 2014 | 95.11 | |
| 12/22/2015 | 2014 | 91.25 | |
| 5/1/2015 | 2013 | 96.50 | |
| 4/1/2014 | 2012 | 95.55 | |
| 3/1/2013 | 2011 | 95.04 | |
| 3/1/2012 | 2010 | 79.11 |  |
| 9/20/2011 | 2009 | 73.33 | |
| Rating Version: 1.0 | |||
| 3/1/2011 | 2009 | 74.41 | |
| 5/1/2009 | 2007 | 83.40 |  |
| 12/15/2007 | 2006 | 87.62 | |
| 2/1/2007 | 2005 | 81.90 | |
| 6/1/2006 | 2004 | 78.86 | |
| 4/1/2005 | 2003 | 82.68 | |
| 5/1/2004 | 2002 | 80.78 | |
| 4/15/2003 | 2001 | 94.81 | |
Not Currently Scored
SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology due to only having 2 years of electronically-filed IRS Form 990 data.
To ensure year-to-year consistency the Encompass Rating System's Finance & Accountability beacon analyzes the three-year average of some data provided through the IRS 990.
Charity Navigator currently only has 2 years of consecutive e-filed Forms 990 from the IRS for SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center under the EIN: 23-7367199.
Before Charity Navigator can evaluate SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center, SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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Salary data is coming soon.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center) or EIN (237367199) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
Score
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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No CreditConstituent Feedback - Data Available100/100 points Constituent Feedback - Data Available100/100 points
100% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. The methodology leveraged for Constituent Feedback is based on The Core Principles of Constituent Feedback, which describes listening and responding well to feedback. Charity Navigator participates in a consortium with other feedback experts and leading nonprofit infrastructure platforms to drive Constituent Feedback's advancement, promotion, and data collection.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
SICSA serves the community. We serve animals, and the people who love those animals. We serve those who don't necessarily love animals, but want to give back. We serve those communities trying to reduce the number of animals humanely.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Other means
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Our staff, Our board
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
Feedback from the community allows us to improve customer service and reduce services barriers in the communities we serve.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
We don't have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Our staff heard that our telephone answering system was cumbersome, creating barriers for people wishing to access services. The staff implemented changes. They then tracked the calls coming in, what they were for, and the level of customer service. As a result of the additional feedback, we made additional changes. Changes included content, instructions, and ways people accessed the call center. Early anecdotal feedback has been positive.
Equity Practices - No Data AvailableUnscored Equity Practices - No Data AvailableUnscored
This organization has not provided information regarding the Equity Practices it is presently implementing. As such, the organization has not earned a score on this metric. This assessment demonstrates the importance of implementing practices that contribute positively to an organization's overall culture, both internally and with respect to community engagement. Furthermore, equity centered frameworks and similar approaches have drawn much attention from donors, experts, and sector leaders who underscore its value to the nonprofit's overall health and capacity for mission success. Currently, the Equity Strategies Checklist assessment consists of practices and policies that promote racial equity in their operations and programs (per the Equity Strategies checklist administered by Candid). As we refine our DEI assessment, Charity Navigator partners with DEI consultants and field experts to broaden and deepen this work.
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This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditMission 10/10 points Mission 10/10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals' (SICSA) mission is to promote the welfare of dogs and cats and to nurture the human/animal bond. Since 1974, SICSA has been dedicated to helping the homeless, stray and unwanted animals in Kettering, Ohio, Dayton and the Miami Valley. SICSA offers numerous animal-centered programs and services. These programs include pet adoptions, foster care, pet facilitated therapy, humane education, spay/neuter assistance, and dog obedience training classes.
Vision 10/10 points Vision 10/10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
A loving, life-long home for every cat and dog in our community.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals 20/20 points Goals 20/20 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Preventing animals from coming into shelter.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: Increase access to veterinary care for the pets of families in need.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development 15/15 points Leadership Development 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Describe an investment in leadership
Professional Development is a line item in our annual budget. In additon to ongoing staff developement opportunities for all employees, two of our management team members attended leadership development courses over the last year.
Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
SICSA has a Community Engagement Department which is successfully blending traditional marketing of our organization, with humane education for all. Animal welfare is a community issue. It isn't owned-only by the organizations with missions geared to activities supporting animals. Seventy percent of U.S. households have family pets. As such, SICSA feels strongly that our stakeholders come from all walks of life and are an important extension of our team. We partner with other community organizations, businesses, families, and individuals to help us spread our mission and advocate for animals and the humans who love them.
Adaptability Story 30/30 points Adaptability Story 30/30 points
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
SICSA knows that there are more companion animals in our community than there are available homes. In response, SICSA created an intake diversion program in 2018, dedicated to helping animals stay in their homes rather than be relinquished to a shelter. In the last year, SICSA joined a worldwide collaborative called Human Animal Support Services (HASS). As a result of our participation, we have not only learned better ways of reaching families with pets in need, but we have also taken a leadership role in helping other organizations do the same.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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