LANGLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY
Charitable organizationAnimal welfare·26220 56 AVENUE · ALDERGROVE, BC · V4W 1J7·BN 888426509RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Cents to cause T1
68¢
of each dollar spent, to programs
Operating overhead T1
31%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
0.6 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$2.1M
not reviewed by an analyst (Charity Intelligence)
— means the filing doesn't include the lines needed; details and sources below.·How to read these figures
Common questions
How do I donate to Langley Animal Protection Society?
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Is Langley Animal Protection Society a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 888426509RR0001. Registration status can change, so check the CRA charities listing for its current status. Only a currently registered charity can issue an official donation receipt.
Where is Langley Animal Protection Society located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 26220 56 AVENUE, ALDERGROVE, BC, V4W 1J7. Source.
What does Langley Animal Protection Society do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "FOR MORE THAN 21 YEARS THE LANGLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY (LAPS) HAS BEEN A VITAL LIFELINE FOR VULNERABLE ANIMALS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM IN LANGLEY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. EVERY DAY WE WORK TO PROTECT THE UNIQUE MUTUALLY HEALING BOND BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS - BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT WHEN ANIMALS…" Full program description.
How much of Langley Animal Protection Society's spending goes to programs?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 68¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is Langley Animal Protection Society?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $2.1M (F2024), which places it in Charity Compass's $1M–$10M revenue band, alongside 9,072 other operating charities.
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
FOR MORE THAN 21 YEARS THE LANGLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY (LAPS) HAS BEEN A VITAL LIFELINE FOR VULNERABLE ANIMALS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM IN LANGLEY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. EVERY DAY WE WORK TO PROTECT THE UNIQUE MUTUALLY HEALING BOND BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS - BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT WHEN ANIMALS AND THEIR GUARDIANS ARE SUPPORTED THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS STRONGER AND HEALTHIER. WITHIN OUR SHELTER WE ARE DEDICATED TO CARING FOR AND SUPPORTING ABANDONED ANIMALS PREPARING THEM TO BE MATCHED WITH NEW FAMILIES. IN 2024 WE PROVIDED SAFE-HAVEN FOR 870 ANIMALS AND OUR IN-SHELTER… Show more
FOR MORE THAN 21 YEARS THE LANGLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY (LAPS) HAS BEEN A VITAL LIFELINE FOR VULNERABLE ANIMALS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM IN LANGLEY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. EVERY DAY WE WORK TO PROTECT THE UNIQUE MUTUALLY HEALING BOND BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS - BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT WHEN ANIMALS AND THEIR GUARDIANS ARE SUPPORTED THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS STRONGER AND HEALTHIER. WITHIN OUR SHELTER WE ARE DEDICATED TO CARING FOR AND SUPPORTING ABANDONED ANIMALS PREPARING THEM TO BE MATCHED WITH NEW FAMILIES. IN 2024 WE PROVIDED SAFE-HAVEN FOR 870 ANIMALS AND OUR IN-SHELTER PROGRAMS FOCUS ON REHABILITATING THESE ANIMALS ENSURING THEY RECEIVE THE NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE SOCIALIZATION AND TRAINING TO THRIVE IN THEIR FUTURE HOMES. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS WE STRIVE TO CREATE LASTING BONDS BWTWEEN ANIMALS AND THEIR NEW GUARDIANS CONTRIBUTING TO THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH. EVERY ADOPTION IS A CAREFULLY CONSIDERED MATCH ENSURING BOTH THE ANIMAL AND THEIR NEW FAMILY ARE SET UP FOR SUCCESS. OUR COMMITMENT GOES FAR BEYOND SHELTER WALLS. THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE MAJOR'S LEGACY FUND WE REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO CRITICAL VETERINARY CARE ENSURING BELOVED PETS CAN STAY WHERE THEY BELONG - WITH THEIR FAMILIES. IN THE PAST YEAR ALONE THIS PROGRAM HAS FUNDED EMERGENCY SURGERIES LIFE-SAVING MEDICATIONS AND WELLNESS CARE FOR PETS WHOSE GUARDIANS FACED UNEXPECTED HARDSHIP. WE ALSO OPERATE A YEAR-ROUND PET FOOD BANK PROVIDING THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES.
New programs
NEW BEGINNINGS PROGRAM AND EXPANDED WELLNESS CLINICS THE LANGLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY (LAPS) CONTINUES TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION BY LAUNCHING THE NEW BEGINNINGS PRIVATE ADOPTION PROGRAM A SERVICE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PET GUARDIANS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP. THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES A SAFE AFFORDABLE AND DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE TO SHELTER SURRENDER BY ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO REHOME THEIR PETS PRIVATELY WITH GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES PROVIDED BY LAPS SUCH AS OWNER TRANSFER FORM AND SOCIAL HISTORY INFORMATION. IN ADDITION LAPS IS EXPANDING ACCESS TO FREE WELLNESS CLINICS FOR LOW-INCOME AND UNHOUSE… Show more
NEW BEGINNINGS PROGRAM AND EXPANDED WELLNESS CLINICS THE LANGLEY ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY (LAPS) CONTINUES TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION BY LAUNCHING THE NEW BEGINNINGS PRIVATE ADOPTION PROGRAM A SERVICE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PET GUARDIANS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP. THIS INITIATIVE PROVIDES A SAFE AFFORDABLE AND DIGNIFIED ALTERNATIVE TO SHELTER SURRENDER BY ENABLING INDIVIDUALS TO REHOME THEIR PETS PRIVATELY WITH GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES PROVIDED BY LAPS SUCH AS OWNER TRANSFER FORM AND SOCIAL HISTORY INFORMATION. IN ADDITION LAPS IS EXPANDING ACCESS TO FREE WELLNESS CLINICS FOR LOW-INCOME AND UNHOUSED RESIDENTS OF LANGLEY. OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS THESE CLINICS DELIVER ESSENTIAL VETERINARY CARE AT NO COST HELPING TO ENSURE THAT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS CAN MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS. THESE PROGRAMS REFLECT LAPS' COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND REDUCING SHELTER ADMISSIONS AND ADDRESSING INEQUITIES IN ACCESS TO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Program descriptions from its F2024 T3010 filing, verbatim · self-reported · this is also the text our semantic search matches against. source ↗
Tier 1 — what we computed (open data)
From the charity's own F2024 T3010 filing. Self-reported; not independently verified. You can recompute every figure. New to these terms? Read what cents to the cause, overhead and reserves mean.
68¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 68¢ of each dollar spent went to programs. The rest ran the organization and raised money; higher is not automatically better.
Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities; 87¢ among those its size ($1M–$10M).
this charity 68¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
31%
Management, administration, and fundraising as a share of total spending. We treat 5–35% as the typical range; we state the figure, you judge.
T3010 line (5010 + 5020) ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
0.6 yr
Years that cash, bank balances and investments on hand could cover program spending; liabilities and restricted funds are not netted out.
Charities its size ($1M–$10M, 9,072): median 0.5 yr; 43% hold under half a year. All operating charities: median 0.8 yr.
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$2.1M
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)26%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
43%
Share of revenue from federal, provincial, and municipal sources.
T3010 line 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Where the money comes from
Shares of last-reported revenue, per its F2024 T3010. Self-reported; not independently verified.
Receipted donationsT1
26%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
43%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
31%
T3010 remainder ÷ 4700
Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2019–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $1.5M | 70¢ | 29% | 0.6 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.4M | 69¢ | 30% | 0.7 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.6M | 66¢ | 33% | 1.1 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.9M | 67¢ | 32% | 1.2 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.1M | 69¢ | 30% | 0.8 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.1M | 68¢ | 31% | 0.6 yr |
| trend |
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From its T3010 filings (CRA annual releases) · self-reported, not audited by us · when a period is restated in a later release, the newest figures are shown · ✱ = cents-to-cause outside the valid 0–100% range (filing error; not used in rankings). source ↗
★ Tier 2 — Charity Intelligence (analyst-reviewed)
Not rated by Charity Intelligence. Their analysts cover 819 of Canada's 83,761 charities; absence of a rating says nothing about this charity. Our computed figures above stand on their own.
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Board of directors
8 directors reported · 8 of 8at arm's length
- HARRISON, MICHELLEDIRECTORarm's length
- LIN, GIGIDIRECTORarm's length
- MCCARTHY, BYRONDIRECTORarm's length
- WU, ELAINEDIRECTORarm's length
- JACKMAN, PHILCHAIRPERSONarm's length
- MUNRO, RANDYTEASURERarm's length
- CARROLL, CORINADIRECTORarm's length
- JACOBSON, JACKLYNDIRECTORarm's length
From its F2024T3010 filing (public CRA record), as filed. “Arm's length” means not related to other officials by family or business ties. source ↗
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