Nonprofit · EIN 23-1352585
WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Also known as WOMENS ANIMAL CENTER
Tax-exempt · BENSALEM, PA 19020
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,696,973 | $4,516,641 | $180,332 | $17,028,537 | $1,141,915 | $15,886,622 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,998,922 | $4,269,697 | -$270,775 | $16,335,265 | $1,276,799 | $15,058,466 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,031,865 | $3,772,185 | $259,680 | $15,340,197 | $1,257,244 | $14,082,953 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,239,594
- Program service revenue
- $2,098,911
- Investment income
- $529,913
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $364,420
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$857
- Net income from gaming
- $10,035
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $816,993
- Other revenue
- $828,555
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $362,141
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,023,940
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,834,323
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,621
- Accounting fees
- $37,736
- Occupancy
- $105,240
- Travel
- $2,328
- Depreciation
- $347,536
- Program services (functional)
- $3,436,137
- Management and general (functional)
- $799,640
- Fundraising (functional)
- $280,864
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,335,265
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,028,537
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,141,915
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,886,622
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,119,808
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,913,978
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,574,391
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,312,231
- Gross receipts
- $7,564,383
- Employees
- 68
- Volunteers
- 49
- Year formed
- 1869
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE MALKEMES | CEO Officer | 40 | $182,694 | $19,787 |
| MICHELE DICKEY VMD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $153,159 | $6,501 |
| THERESE LANGAN | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,850 | $6,695 |
| ZELDA BLOWERS | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,520 | $6,103 |
| KAREN ROBBINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN L ANDERSON ESQ | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GRONENDAHL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA ROKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE BUSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH COTTONE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN DARLINGTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA DOUGHERTY ESQ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ LAMBERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY POLLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE RAND VMD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIA SPRINGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEANNA TELESE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET WALLACE | MEMBER (TO 05/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHANNA WALTERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE MALKEMES | CEO Officer | 40 | $170,451 | $13,040 |
| MICHELE DICKEY VMD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,879 | $4,279 |
| KAREN ROBBINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN L ANDERSON ESQ | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GRONENDAHL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA ROKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY BOWA | MEMBER (TO 05/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE BUSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA CANTOR VMD | MEMBER (TO 10/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH COTTONE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN DARLINGTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA DOUGHERTY ESQ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HAWORTH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN LEA | MEMBER (TO 02/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ LAMBERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARYN MADDEN | MEMBER (TO 02/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE RAND VMD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA SPRINGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNA TELESE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET WALLACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA WALTERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE MALKEMES | CEO Officer | 40 | $164,471 | $5,679 |
| MICHELE DICKEY VMD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,269 | $4,279 |
| KAREN ROBBINS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN L ANDERSON ESQ | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM GRONENDAHL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA ROKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY BOWA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE BUSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA CANTOR VMD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH COTTONE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA DOUGHERTY ESQ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HAWORTH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN LEA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ LAMBERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARYN MADDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE RAND VMD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNA TELESE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET WALLACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA WALTERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3839 RICHLIEU ROAD 1470, BENSALEM, PA 19020-2116
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CATHERINE MALKEMES, 3839 RICHLIEU ROAD 1470, BENSALEM, PA 19020
- Signed the 990
- CATHERINE MALKEMES, CEO
- Phone
- (215) 750-5252
- Website
- WWW.WOMENSANIMALCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1352585
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,028,537
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,564,383
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,696,973 | $4,516,641 | $17,028,537 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,998,922 | $4,269,697 | $16,335,265 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,031,865 | $3,772,185 | $15,340,197 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,211,578 | $3,371,223 | $14,100,106 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1352585).
Questions about WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
- What is the EIN of WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS is 23-1352585.
- Is WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Are donations to WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CATHERINE MALKEMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $182,694 (CATHERINE MALKEMES, CEO).
- How much revenue does WOMENS HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,696,973, expenses of $4,516,641 and total assets of $17,028,537 at year end.
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