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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2027

Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

389 Requeza St
Encinitas, CA, 92024-3710

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Rancho Coastal Humane Society meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Rancho Coastal Humane Society is dedicated to saving lives of abandoned companion animals, promoting adoption into loving homes and offering education programs and support services that inspire and strengthen the human-animal bond.

Year, State Incorporated:
1960, CA

For more than six decades, Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) has been a steadfast presence in animal welfare throughout Southern California. Our mission extends beyond rescue and adoption. At RCHS, we believe that every animal deserves a tomorrow, providing lifelong support for pets and their people. RCHS is committed to keeping families together, especially during times of crisis. RCHS values are rooted in loyalty, empowerment, optimism, collaboration, innovation, and compassion--qualities that shape every community interaction and program initiative.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Rancho Coastal Humane Society's program expenses were:

Animal programs $2,710,799
Thift store $2,638,584
Community $599,865
Capital project $131,595
Volunteer $114,043
Education $90,078
Animal safehouse $87,000
Total Program Expenses $6,371,964

Chief Executive
Judi Sanzo, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Ms. Susan Howell Mallory, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
12

Paid Staff Size
70

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.95%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Rancho Coastal Humane Society's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions $7,520,841
Investment income $1,748,346
Thrift shop revenue $1,604,211
Donated thrift store merchandise $1,553,986
Rental income $90,908
Adoption, kennel, and retail store $90,410
In-kind contributions $47,572
Other income $10,394
Kids programs $70
Total Income $12,666,738

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $12,666,738
Total expenses: $7,111,258
  Program expenses $6,371,964
  Fundraising expenses $178,292
  Administrative expenses $561,002
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $5,555,480
Beginning Net Assets $23,139,993
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $28,695,473
Total Liabilities $2,141,935
Total Assets $30,837,408

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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest