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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2026 Expires: January 2028

Citizens For Animal Protection, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

17555 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX, 77094-1309

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

Citizens For Animal Protection, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

 

Citizens for Animal Protection, founded in 1972, is committed to:

-  Sheltering, rescuing and placing homeless animals in loving homes;
-  Advocating respect and compassion for all animal life;
-  Providing humane education to prevent animal cruelty;
-  Raising awareness in the community of the needs of animals.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Year, State Incorporated:
1973, TX

 

CAP promotes a variety of programs stressing both the moral and the
practical need for public concern in the area of animal protection. We
promote responsible pet guardianship including the importance of
spay/neuter to reduce the animal overpopulation crisis.  

In the last year, CAP has taken in 6,908 animals and served 2,431 animals in its wellness clinic.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For the year ended June 30, 2025, Citizens For Animal Protection, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Animal care and shelter $3,320,053
Clinic $279,714
Total Program Expenses $3,599,767

Chair of the Board
Ms. Mary Kenner

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Freeport LNG

Board Size
19

Paid Staff Size
74

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Clothing

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 10.26%

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 Citizens For Animal Protection, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Source of Funds
Contributions: Financial assets $2,566,174
Special events: Financial assets $949,786
Program fees $937,267
Net investment return $398,601
Special events: Nonfinancial assets $210,331
Contributions: Nonfinancial assets $93,761
Cost of direct donor benefits $-270,347
Total Income $4,885,573

Programs: 78% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 14%

Total Income $4,885,573
Total expenses: $4,593,170
  Program expenses $3,599,767
  Fundraising expenses $332,870
  Administrative expenses $660,533
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $292,403
Beginning Net Assets $8,468,543
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $8,760,946
Total Liabilities $2,284,629
Total Assets $11,045,575

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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas