Legal & Transparency Page
At Lifeline of Galveston County, transparency is one of our core values.
We believe in earning the trust of our community through clear communication, responsible stewardship of funds, and accountability in all that we do. Below you’ll find public documents and data that reflect our commitment to ethical and transparent operations.
Organizational Documents
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Bylaws
Our bylaws outline how Lifeline of Galveston County is governed, including board structure, elections, and decision-making processes. -
501(c)(3) Determination Letter
Issued by the IRS confirming our federal tax-exempt status.
Financial Transparency
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IRS Form 990s
Our annual IRS filings detail our financial activities, governance, and impact.
Board of Directors
Lifeline of Galveston County is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to advancing our mission.
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Caroline McKenna, Founder, Board President, Executive Director
Jennifer Jones, Founder, Secretary of Board, Adoptions Committee Chair
Kim Schoolcraft, Chairperson, Advocacy & Outreach Committee Chair, Former Director of League City Animal Shelter
Steven Spencer, Board Member, Controls Engineer, Enterprise Products, New Location & Capital Campaign Committee Chair
Elias Ramirez, Local Community Activist, Treasurer, Budget Committee Chair
Jim Wang, Owner of Jinya Ramen Bar, Baked Bear, Angry Chickz
Valerie Immore, Owner of Sundance Yoga, Fundraising Committee Chair
Shana Lane, Owner of SIDS Grooming, New Location & Capital Campaign Committee
Melissa Marshall, Ashland Plants, Foster Committee
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