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Massachusetts SPCA
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| Massachusetts SPCA | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Type: | 501(c)(3) |
| Top official: | Carter Luke, CEO |
| Year founded: | 1868 |
| Website: | Official website |
Massachusetts SPCA (MSPCA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, was organized to advocate for the prevention of cruelty toward animals through education, animal health services, community outreach, and lobbying. In 2016, the MSPCA advocated for the passage of theMassachusetts' Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment measure, which was designed to prevent some animals from being raised in confined spaces. The measure appeared on the ballot on November 8, 2016.[1][2]
Mission
The MSPCA's mission, according to its website:[1]
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The mission of the MSPCA-Angell is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society.[3] |
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Background
The MSPCA was founded in 1868, making it the second oldest humane society in the U.S. It was established by George T. Angell. The group operated animal care and adoption centers, an advocacy department, and a law enforcement department as of 2016. Veterinary hospital Angell Animal Medical Center was associated with the MSPCA.[1] The MSPCA is not affiliated with the ASPCA.[4]
Political activity
Ballot measure activity
The Massachusetts SPCA, in 2016, supported the Massachusetts' Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment measure, Question 3, which was designed to prevent some animals from being raised in confined spaces.[2]
Overview of ballot measure support and opposition
The following table details Massachusetts SPCA's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:
| Ballot measure support and opposition for Massachusetts SPCA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballot measure | Year | Position | Amount contributed | Status |
| Massachusetts Minimum Size Requirements for Farm Animal Containment, Question 3 (2016) | 2016 | Supported | $20,812 (In-kind)[5] | |
Leadership
Below is the list of the MSPCA board as of August 2016:[6]
- Hillery Ballantyne
- John G. Carberryv
- J. Robert Colemanv
- Lindsay Cook
- Lynn Dayton
- Cheryl Forte
- Frederick Jamieson
- Catherine Lilly
- Carter Luke
- Judy Malone
- Sarah Monaco
- Avi Nelson
- Jessica Gifford Nigrelli
- Connie Noble
- Barbara Schaye
- Lori Sidman
Finances
The following is a breakdown of Massachusetts SPCA's revenues and expenses as submitted to the IRS for the 2011 to 2015 fiscal years:
| Annual revenue and expenses for Massachusetts SPCA, 2011–2015 | ||
| Tax Year | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
| 2015[7] | $61,842,954 | $56,859,929 |
| 2014[8] | $57,650,787 | $52,642,210 |
| 2013[9] | $51,393,113 | $45,264,645 |
| 2012[10] | $54,559,420 | $44,329,041 |
| 2011[10] | $44,295,275 | $44,125,087 |
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 MSPCA, "Mission" accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Humane Society, "Massachusetts voters push farm animal measure to the ballot, with broad, powerful coalition," June 28, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ ASPCA, "FAQ," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Office of Campaign & Political Finance, "Ballot Question Reports," accessed August 15, 2016
- ↑ MSPCA, "Board of Directors," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ MSPCA, "IRS Form 990, Massachusetts SPCA (2015)," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Guidestar, "IRS Form 990, Massachusetts SPCA (2014)," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Guidestar, "IRS Form 990, Massachusetts SPCA (2013)," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Guidestar, "IRS Form 990, Massachusetts SPCA (2012)," accessed August 31, 2016
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