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PO BOX 28
Geneva IL 60134-0028
Geneva IL | IRS ruling year: 1994 | EIN: 36-3937766
To reduce and eliminate exploitation, abuse, and killing of animals. To educate the public to alternatives to the use of animals.
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This charity's score is 91%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Showing Animals Respect and Kindness Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Showing Animals Respect and Kindness Inc. has earned a 90% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 3/3 - 35/35 ptsBoard Composition - 3/3 - 35/35 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - N/A - 0/0 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - N/A - 0/0 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 5/5 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 5/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 5/5 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 5/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/5 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/5 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 5/5 ptsWebsite - Listed - 5/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.00% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.00% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 87.45% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 87.45% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
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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Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
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
Activities:
Described in section 509(a)(2) of the Code (BMF activity code: 995)
Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc. (BMF activity code: 123)
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 (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness Inc.) or EIN (363937766) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Showing Animals Respect and Kindness Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Revenue
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We were told by many donors that they were working reduced hours or not at all and that they were not able to donate to us as they previously had done. This has adversely affected how many campaigns we can work on for the animals.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
A lot of our work is done by drones and undercover interaction with animal killers. Due to Covid, our undercover work was significantly limited because we were not able to wear masks or practice social distancing while interacting with the animal killers, since they didn't wear masks or practice social distancing.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Since many states instituted lockdown restrictions due to Covid, SHARK researched and found many canned hunt clubs and fishing charters still operating in violation of the state's Covid lockdown restrictions. We reported those locations to the authorities and forced the shutdown of those killing venues saving untold thousands of animal lives and humans by slowing the spread of Covid.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
SHARK will reinstate the above process when there are future lockdowns (which seem inevitable) and similar opportunities present themselves.
Not Currently Scored
Showing Animals Respect and Kindness Inc. 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.
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Showing Animals Respect and Kindness Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
To reduce and eliminate the exploitation, abuse, and killing of animals. To educate the public to alternatives and to increase awareness to the use and abuse of animals.
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
In a partnership with Humane Farming Association, we investigated multiple states that had farms which raised and held fighting roosters, and the people who were involved. We were able to shut down mu ... (More)
In a partnership with Humane Farming Association, we investigated multiple states that had farms which raised and held fighting roosters, and the people who were involved. We were able to shut down multiple cockfighting sites with the help of authorities. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
SHARK investigated the National Western Rodeo Show in Denver and exposed two contractors for their disgusting abuse to animals. We also reached out the the American Veterinary Association for assistan ... (More)
SHARK investigated the National Western Rodeo Show in Denver and exposed two contractors for their disgusting abuse to animals. We also reached out the the American Veterinary Association for assistance. (Less)
Showing Animals Respect and Kindness Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
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.
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Showing Animals Respect and Kindness Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
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 CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
SHARK uses the latest technology to document and expose animal cruelty to the world to stop it. SHARK introduced drones to the animal protection movement in 2008 and has been documenting and exposing animal cruelty to the world previously hidden by animal killers, leading to laws being passed to stop some of it, media attention and public pressure helping to stop some of it and we are still working on stopping some of it.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
To eliminate the exploitation, abuse, and killing of animals everywhere. To educate the public of safer and more reliable alternatives to the use of animals resulting in the elimination of animal use in experimentation and testing of products.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Eliminate live pigeon shoots which often include children picking up injured pigeons and killing them with their bare hands destroying their innocence and encouraging violence to animals and humans.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Two: Exposing the cruelty and killing of animals, including horses in rodeos and working to eliminate them.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Three: Cockfighting and dog fighting are both illegal nationwide, but are thriving due to corrupt law enforcement. SHARK is forcing law enforcement to stop these fights and prosecute the criminals.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
The president and senior investigators spend time and provide direction and training to those wishing to develop skills to advance in the organization. Outside educational opportunities are also provided and encouraged.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
For years, SHARK has attended conferences educating participants of various forms of animal cruelty/killing and how they can help to stop them. SHARK works with other animal organizations to strengthen efforts to stop animals from being exploited and killed. SHARK uses the latest technology including drones that most groups do not have to help them with their work for the animals. When Disney+ announced they were going to produce a movie glorifying animal abuse and killing in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, SHARK quickly responded. We contacted over 20 animal protections organizations and veterinarians to speak out against the planned movie and Disney+ cancelled the project! Our combined forces accomplish so much more for the animals. We are able to get attention to issues to change public attitudes and garner more public support resulting in laws being passed to protect animals and corporations withdrawing their financial support from animal killing venues.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
SHARK Investigators spend half their time on the killing fields documenting the horrific cruelty and killing of animals nationwide and into Canada and Mexico. With our drones we are able to document the cruelty and killing of animals in ways and in places previously unknown. When not on the killing fields, we work from home. Covid impacted our ability to do some of our undercover work, but we did our best to work around it using other methods to document and expose animal cruelty. One thing we did do because of Covid is that we researched what states were implementing Covid restrictions and found hunting/killing clubs that were continuing to operate and kill animals in violation of the state Covid restrictions. We reported these clubs to state officials, many of whom then shut the clubs down - saving untold numbers of animal lives.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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