Civic Intelligence

Special Pals Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 74-2050052

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 02, 2022

Organization ProfileSpecialpalsshelter.org
3830 Greenhouse RDHouston, TX 77084

(281) 579-7387

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

30th percentile

0.9%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$59,077

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.1% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-8.5%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

48%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$471,003

Down $43,719 (-8.5%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$463,228

Up $6,595 (+1.4%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$7,775

Down $50,314 (-87%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Up

$726,207

Up $237,110 (+48%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$719,612

Up $146,077 (+25%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$6,595

Up $91,033 (+108%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2021

Assets$471,003
Liabilities$7,775
Net Assets$463,228
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$726,207
Expenses$719,612
Net Income$6,595
Open 2021 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 2, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$726,207
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$267,509$240,132▼ $27,377
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$247,212$230,871▼ $16,341
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$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$514,722$471,003▼ $43,719
Other Assets Total$1$0▼ $1
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$45,870--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,219$7,775▼ $4,444
Total Liabilities$58,089$7,775▼ $50,314
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$456,633$463,228▲ $6,595
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$456,633$463,228▲ $6,595
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$514,722$471,003▼ $43,719

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$128,265$319,406$447,671
Equipment$30,634$105,615$136,249
Land$72,237-$72,237
Other Land Buildings$7,197$21,743$28,940
Leasehold Improvements$1,799$6,600$8,399
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Becky FrenchExecutive DirectorFT$59,077$59,077

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$324,934
Program Service Revenue
$376,178
Investment Income
$4
Other Revenue
$25,091
All Other Contributions
$324,934
Change in Net Assets
$6,595
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$410,395
Other Expenses$309,217
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$321,340--$321,340
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$59,077--$59,077
All Other Expenses$35,558$22,028-$57,586
Payroll Taxes$29,200--$29,200
Depreciation Depletion-$28,274-$28,274
Other Expenses$22,555$146-$22,555
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,744-$8,744
Insurance-$4,261-$4,261
Office Expenses$213$3,540-$3,753
Advertising$3,365$-420-$2,945
Other Employee Benefits$778--$778
Total Functional Expenses$653,039$66,573$0$719,612
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“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
2022-05-02
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
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 482 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt012219
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt07775
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0Animal Care Organization
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0-420
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03365
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt02945
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0324934
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt022028
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt035558
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt057586
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Erin McCollum
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02815797387
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt03830 Greenhouse
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Houston
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd077084
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0247212
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0230871
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt059077
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt059077
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0324934
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt04
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0309217
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt025091
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0376178
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt06595
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0410395
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0719612
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0726207
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt028274
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt028274
IRS990/Desc0Special Pals Accepted new homeless animals into our program, sucessfully adopted animals into forever homes. Special Pals also provided low cost veterinary services and education about responsible pet ownership to the community.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt024
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0false
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0653039
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0true
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08744
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt08744
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt040.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt17.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt27.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt310.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt47.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt53.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt612.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Becky French
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Sophia Proler
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Joseph Radler
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3John David Kern
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Melissa Houser
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Angela Dunlap
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Heidi Gibson
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt059077
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Executive Dir.
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Vice President
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr01979
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt06
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0726207
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt06
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04261
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt04261
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt04
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt04
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt09
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt0453364
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt0267509
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt0240132
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt0693496
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0TX
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0false
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MiscellaneousRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt0-120
IRS990/MiscellaneousRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0-120
IRS990/MissionDesc0The 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.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0456633
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0463228
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0456633
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0463228
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt03165
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03540
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0213
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt03753
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt01
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0778
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0778
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Medical Supplies
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Veterarian Fees
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Utilities
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Facility Repair and Maintenanc
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0146
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0114117
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt141364
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt225472
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt322555
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0114117
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt141364
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt225618
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt322555
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt045870
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd1900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd2900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Boarding
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc1Other
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc2Service Fee
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt0394
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt124667
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0150
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1394
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt224667
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt0150
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt025091
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0321340
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0321340
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt029200
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt029200
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Pet Adoptions
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Rescue Medical
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Rescure Boarding
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3Spay & Neuter
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc4Wellness Clinic
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0283533
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt16272
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt237396
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt354
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt448923
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0283533
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt16272
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt237396
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt354
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt448923
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt04505
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0289635
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt01161
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0231401
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt04972
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0193329
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-84438
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0337629
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0573535
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0489097
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt06595
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0265423
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0275290
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0168610
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0184759
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0312331
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt01206413
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt04
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01161
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01778
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01040
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01478
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt05461
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0389972
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0208381
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0137139
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0296003
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0243357
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt01274852
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt024945
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt05426
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt03691
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt02929
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt034516
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt071507
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.02800
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.03290
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt024941
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt04265
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01913
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01889
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt033038
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/TotalAmt066046
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.97200
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.89950
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt02481265
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0655395
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0483671
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0305749
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0480762
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0555688
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt02481265
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0680340
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0489097
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0309440
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0483691
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0590204
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt02552772
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0128265
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0319406
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0447671
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt030634
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0105615
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0136249
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt072237
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt072237
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt01799
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt06600
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt08399
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt07197
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt021743
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt028940
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0240132
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
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, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C: Disclosures
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$471,003
Liabilities
$7,775
Net assets
$463,228
Revenue
$726,207
Expenses
$719,612
Net income
$6,595
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