Fremont, CA

Forpaws Spay & Neuter Clinic

EIN 51-0483126

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Welfare & Veterinary Care

Mission

To reduce pet overpopulation by providing high-quality, reduced-cost spay and neuter surgery and related services for dogs, pet cats, feral cats, rabbits, and male rats, making essential sterilization care accessible to more pet owners and caretakers.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Forpaws Spay & Neuter Clinic

Forpaws Spay & Neuter Clinic is a Fremont, California–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit clinic that delivers reduced-cost, high-volume spay and neuter surgical services and same-day ancillary services (vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatment) for dogs, cats, rabbits and male rats. The organization operates as a donor-facing charity with an active web presence and regular public filings (Form 990) through fiscal year 2024.

In recent years Forpaws has maintained program-first operations: a substantial share of its reported expenses are program-related and the clinic has documented a multi-thousand surgery output in prior reporting years (2,546 spay/neuter surgeries reported for 2021). Financial filings for 2024 show the organization continuing to operate with program revenue and recorded net rental income, while overall 2024 revenue ($433,838) trailed total expenses ($486,132).

Notable achievements

High surgical volume

Reported performance of over 2,500 spay/neuter surgeries in 2021, demonstrating capacity as a high-volume, low-cost sterilization provider in the Bay Area.

Program-focused spending

Maintains a high program expense ratio (approximately 80%+ in recent reporting), indicating most resources are directed to clinical services and mission delivery.

Consistent federal filings

Has a continuous public record of IRS Form 990 filings through fiscal year 2024, supporting transparency of finances and governance to donors and funders.

At a glance

Total assets: $318K
Annual revenue: $434K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 51-0483126
Location: Fremont, CA
Website: forpawsspayneuter.wordpress.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated Two-Star (60%) by Charity Navigator for Accountability & Finance, reflecting strengths in program spending but also gaps in disclosed governance policies.

Active presence in nonprofit data platforms and local review channels; recognized locally by community users for affordability and clinical focus on spay/neuter services.

Flagged in public records as delinquent for California charity registration under AB-488 (status: 'May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes' in the CA registry), an important regulatory alert for in-state solicitation.

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