delta humane society

What delta humane society does

Delta Humane Society & SPCA of San Joaquin County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 94-1643496), founded in 1966 and headquartered at 4590 CA-99, Stockton, California. It operates the only No-Kill animal shelter in San Joaquin County from a single five-acre facility, providing rescue, medical and behavioral assessment, vaccination, spay/neuter, adoption, and surrender services for dogs and cats. The organization also runs community education and free vaccination programs to address local pet overpopulation.

The operating model is community-led: services are delivered through on-site visits (Tuesday-Saturday, 12:30pm-4:30pm), supplemented by PetStablished and Home to Home online platforms for adoption listings and direct rehoming. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital stack consists of a CMS-based website with multi-language localization, a UserWay accessibility widget, donation portals on PayPal and Classy.org, a vehicle donation channel via Careasy.org, and merchandise sales via Bonfire.

Revenue is generated through a mix of individual donations, adoption fees ($75-$300 depending on animal and age), surrender fees ($60 plus $10 per additional animal), corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, vehicle donations, merchandise sales, and a recurring wine subscription partnership (Mixed Breed Club with Di Arie at $89 every two months). Funding is complemented by annual fundraising events (Wine and Food Event, Home for Holidays), volunteer labor, and a sponsorship roster that includes PetSmart, Maddie's Fund, United Way, California Conservation Corps, and local businesses. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

delta humane society

Legal name

Delta Humane Society & SPCA of San Joaquin County

Website

https://deltahumanesociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Delta Humane Society & SPCA of San Joaquin County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the only No-Kill animal shelter in San Joaquin County, California. It provides adoption, surrender, spay/neuter, vaccination, and community education services for dogs and cats from its Stockton five-acre facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations collected via PayPal, Classy.org, and direct mail. The organization relies heavily on donor support to fund animal care operations.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees charged for animal adoptions ranging from $75 to $300 depending on animal type and age.
3. Vehicle Donations: One-time vehicle donations through Careasy.org program.
4. Sponsorships and Corporate Partnerships: Business sponsors provide funding in exchange for recognition and community association.
5. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts.
6. Surrender Fees: $60 surrender fee plus $10 for each additional pet when owners need to rehome animals.
7. Mixed Breed Club Wine Membership: Wine club subscription at $89 every two months with discounted shipping; Di Arie donates $10 per shipment to the shelter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Delta Humane Society & SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter in Stockton, California, operating the only no-kill shelter in San Joaquin County on a five-acre facility. The organization provides pet adoption, pet surrender, vaccination programs, spay/neuter services, and volunteer opportunities for the local community.

Product overview

Delta Humane Society & SPCA of San Joaquin County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter offering animal adoption, surrender services, volunteer programs, and community education. Their services include adoption of dogs and cats with medical and behavioral checkups, spay/neuter services, and vaccination programs. They operate sponsorship programs, a vehicle donation program, and partner with wine clubs (Mixed Breed Club) and dog training services (GoodPup). The organization hosts fundraising events including wine & food events and holiday home events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Home to HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit online platform that helps people find new permanent or temporary homes for their pets without involving animal shelters. The partnership enables pet rehoming support.
• GoodPupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDog training partnership offering live video chat training sessions for adopted pets and community members.
• Di Arie (Mixed Breed Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine club partnership where Di Arie donates $10 per shipment to the shelter and an additional $50 for new signups.
• Collins ElectricalminorOthersLocal electrical contractor sponsor.
• San Joaquin Community FoundationminorOthersLocal community foundation supporting shelter operations.
• Second Harvest Food Bank / Emergency Food BankminorOthersFood bank partnership providing food assistance resources.
• Pet Supplies Plus Stockton CAminorOthersLocal pet supply retailer sponsor.
• Veterans Of Foreign War (VFW)minorOthersVeterans organization sponsor.
• BroadProximityminorOthersWebsite development and branding partner.
• PetSmartminorOthersPet retail chain sponsor.
• United WayminorOthersNational community services organization sponsor.
• California Conservation CorpsminorOthersState conservation agency sponsor.
• Maddie's FundminorOthersAnimal welfare funding organization sponsor.
• Cumulus MediaminorOthersRadio broadcasting company sponsor.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sacramento SPCA: Regional SPCA operating an animal shelter with adoption, surrender, and veterinary services in the Sacramento region — closely comparable mission, customer base (pet adopters in Northern California), and service mix to Delta Humane Society.
• San Francisco SPCA: Long-established, no-kill-leaning SPCA offering adoption, veterinary care, and community education in the Bay Area — comparable nonprofit shelter model and animal welfare mission, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• Humane Society of Silicon Valley: Animal welfare nonprofit providing shelter, adoption, and veterinary services in Silicon Valley — directly comparable operating model and community-driven funding approach to Delta Humane Society.
• Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF): Bay Area animal rescue and adoption organization providing shelter, medical care, and adoption services through a nonprofit donor-funded model — highly comparable mission and operational structure.

Regional players

• Stanislaus Animal Services Agency: Municipal animal services agency serving neighboring Stanislaus County — comparable shelter and adoption services for the same Northern California pet owner base, though operating as a government agency rather than an independent nonprofit.
• SPCA of Solano County: Northern California county-level SPCA providing shelter and adoption services — comparable nonprofit structure and animal welfare mission, but serving a different county geography.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization operating the largest sanctuary in the U.S. and running adoption programs nationwide — shares the no-kill advocacy mission with DHS but operates at dramatically greater scale and geographic reach.
• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization providing shelter grant support, advocacy, and direct services — comparable nonprofit mission targeting pet adoption and humane treatment, though operating nationally rather than locally.

Others

• Maddie's Fund: Major animal welfare foundation that funds no-kill community initiatives and shelters — directly relevant as an active sponsor of DHS and a key funder of the broader no-kill shelter ecosystem in which DHS operates.
• PetSmart Charities: Animal welfare grantmaking arm of PetSmart that funds adoption programs and shelter partners — directly comparable as an active partner/sponsor of DHS and a major capital source for community animal welfare organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DeltaHumaneSocietyStockton

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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