Civic Intelligence

Special Pals Incorporated

EIN 74-2050052 • 501(c)3 • Houston, TX

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The mission of Special Pals, Inc. is to make a measurable and sustainable difference in the greater Houston community by offering affordable pet care services; resuing, rehabilitatiing, and rehoming companion animals; and providing education about responsible pet care.

3830 Greenhouse RDHouston, TX 77084

specialpalsshelter.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-3.1%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-5.0%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-0.8%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Down

$855,834

Down $44,598 (-5.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$16,835

Up $1,415 (+9.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$838,999

Down $46,013 (-5.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,017,805

Down $8,078 (-0.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,049,552

Up $57,753 (+5.8%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$31,747

Down $65,831 (-193%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $343,181Liabilities 2011: $8,929Net Assets 2011: $334,2522011Assets 2012: $333,609Liabilities 2012: $4,274Net Assets 2012: $329,3352012Assets 2013: $358,726Liabilities 2013: $18,905Net Assets 2013: $339,8212013Assets 2014: $436,593Liabilities 2014: $7,170Net Assets 2014: $429,4232014Assets 2015: $473,772Liabilities 2015: $24,574Net Assets 2015: $449,1982015Assets 2016: $630,543Liabilities 2016: $15,075Net Assets 2016: $615,4682016Assets 2017: $737,244Liabilities 2017: $5,875Net Assets 2017: $731,3692017Assets 2018: $725,623Liabilities 2018: $3,570Net Assets 2018: $722,0532018Assets 2019: $560,138Liabilities 2019: $19,067Net Assets 2019: $541,0712019Assets 2020: $514,722Liabilities 2020: $58,089Net Assets 2020: $456,6332020Assets 2021: $471,003Liabilities 2021: $7,775Net Assets 2021: $463,2282021Assets 2022: $862,594Liabilities 2022: $8,522Net Assets 2022: $854,0722022Assets 2023: $900,432Liabilities 2023: $15,420Net Assets 2023: $885,0122023Assets 2024: $855,834Liabilities 2024: $16,835Net Assets 2024: $838,9992024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$855,834
Liabilities$16,835
Net Assets$838,999
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $218,028Expenses 2011: $276,934Net Income 2011: -$58,9062011Revenue 2012: $262,325Expenses 2012: $271,216Net Income 2012: -$8,8912012Revenue 2013: $309,389Expenses 2013: $296,947Net Income 2013: $12,4422013Revenue 2014: $398,699Expenses 2014: $309,097Net Income 2014: $89,6022014Revenue 2015: $442,350Expenses 2015: $422,574Net Income 2015: $19,7762015Revenue 2016: $625,605Expenses 2016: $459,335Net Income 2016: $166,2702016Revenue 2017: $597,809Expenses 2017: $482,098Net Income 2017: $115,7112017Revenue 2018: $483,692Expenses 2018: $490,740Net Income 2018: -$7,0482018Revenue 2019: $309,440Expenses 2019: $491,612Net Income 2019: -$182,1722019Revenue 2020: $489,097Expenses 2020: $573,535Net Income 2020: -$84,4382020Revenue 2021: $726,207Expenses 2021: $719,612Net Income 2021: $6,5952021Revenue 2022: $1,168,628Expenses 2022: $777,784Net Income 2022: $390,8442022Revenue 2023: $1,025,883Expenses 2023: $991,799Net Income 2023: $34,0842023Revenue 2024: $1,017,805Expenses 2024: $1,049,552Net Income 2024: -$31,7472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,017,805
Expenses$1,049,552
Net Income-$31,747
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$855,834
Liabilities
$16,835
Net assets
$838,999
Revenue
$1,017,805
Expenses
$1,049,552
Net income
-$31,747
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.02$0.84$1.02$1.05$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.02$0.89$1.03$0.99$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.01$0.85$1.17$0.78$0.39
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.01$0.46$0.73$0.72$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.06$0.46$0.49$0.57$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.02$0.54$0.31$0.49$0.18
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.72$0.48$0.49$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.01$0.73$0.60$0.48$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.02$0.62$0.63$0.46$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.02$0.45$0.44$0.42$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.44$0.01$0.43$0.40$0.31$0.09
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.36$0.02$0.34$0.31$0.30$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.26$0.27$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.01$0.33$0.22$0.28$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,017,805
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Special Pals, Inc. is to make a measurable and sustainable difference in the greater Houston community by offering affordable pet care services; resuing, rehabilitatiing, and rehoming companion animals; and providing education about responsible pet care.

Animal Care Organization

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$657,570$615,832▼ $41,738
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$242,861$236,777▼ $6,084
Accounts Receivable-$3,225-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$900,431$855,834▼ $44,597
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,420$16,835▲ $1,415
Total Liabilities$15,420$16,835▲ $1,415
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$885,011$838,999▼ $46,012
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$885,011$838,999▼ $46,012
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$900,431$855,834▼ $44,597

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$134,265$375,428$509,693
Equipment$24,079$117,239$141,318
Land$72,237-$72,237
Other Land Buildings$5,007$24,213$29,220
Leasehold Improvements$1,189$7,210$8,399
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melissa HouserPresident
Heidi GibsonVice President
Angela DunlapDirector
Sophia ProlerDirector
Becky FrenchExecutive Director
Joseph RadlerSecretary
John David KernTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$612,751
Program Service Revenue
$375,878
Investment Income
$9,610
Other Revenue
$19,566
All Other Contributions
$612,751
Change in Net Assets
$-31,747
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$539,667
Other Expenses$509,885
Total Fundraising Expense$4,521
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$404,937--$404,937
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$81,278--$81,278
All Other Expenses$40,388$28,862$4,521$73,771
Payroll Taxes$51,239--$51,239
Other Expenses$31,714$31-$31,745
Depreciation Depletion-$16,748-$16,748
Fees for Services Legal-$15,909-$15,909
Advertising$9,339$1,578-$10,917
Fees for Services Other-$9,318-$9,318
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,800-$8,800
Insurance$3,186$3,047-$6,233
Office Expenses$462$2,705-$3,167
Other Employee Benefits$2,213--$2,213
Total Functional Expenses$958,033$86,998$4,521$1,049,552
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$17,811
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Merchandize Sales$14,631$14,631-$14,631
Total Events$14,631$14,631-$14,631
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Any transaction involving a related party or director must be approved & documented by remaining board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The Executive Director Compensation is approved by the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The Compensation is approved by the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C: Disclosures

“Financials and tax returns are provded upon request.Original return was paper filed on May 2020 but rejected due to efile requirement. Now it is being efiled on 12/8/2021”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Special Pals Inc
EIN
74-2050052
Phone
2815797387
Address
3830 Greenhouse RD, Houston, TX 77084

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Houser
Title
President
Signed
2025-02-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
24
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
J David Kern CPA
Address
29031 Pinnacle Ridge Drive, Katy, TX 77494
Preparer
J David Kern CPA
Phone
8323738595
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0No review was or will be conducted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Any transaction involving a related party or director must be approved & documented by remaining board members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Executive Director Compensation is approved by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Compensation is approved by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Financials and tax returns are provded upon request.Original return was paper filed on May 2020 but rejected due to efile requirement. Now it is being efiled on 12/8/2021
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C: Disclosures
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