Totals
- Total revenue
- $24,889,872
- Total expenses
- $20,762,223
- Contributions and grants received
- $20,032,597
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $4,200,806
- Investment income
- $827,004
- Other revenue
- -$170,535
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,423,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,965,209
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $49,458,455
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $14,380,580
- Management and general expenses
- $2,082,117
- Fundraising expenses
- $4,299,526
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $14,380,580
Program services were 69.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$960,299
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$19,072,298
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$638,310
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2a · Program service revenue: Adoption and Surrender
total $3,557,432 · related or exempt $3,557,432
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2b · Program service revenue: Outreach
total $429,516 · related or exempt $429,516
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2c · Program service revenue: Pet Services
total $213,858 · related or exempt $213,858
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3 · Investment income
total $828,557 · excluded $828,557
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6a · Gross rents
real property $937,669
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6b · Less rental expenses
real property $1,132,377
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property -$194,708
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total -$194,708 · unrelated business -$194,708
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $5,276,771
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $5,275,588 · other assets $2,736
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $1,183 · other assets -$2,736
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7d · Net gain or loss
total -$1,553 · excluded -$1,553
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$32,960
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$969,623
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$270,352
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$237,392 · excluded -$237,392
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$495,315
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$241,750
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $253,565 · related or exempt $253,565
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11a · Other revenue: Advertising Revenue
total $8,000 · unrelated business $8,000
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11e · Other revenue, total
$8,000
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $1,177,405 · program services $529,832 · management and general $235,481 · fundraising $412,092
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $11,193,507 · program services $8,003,395 · management and general $1,114,314 · fundraising $2,075,798
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $12,211 · program services $8,947 · management and general $1,014 · fundraising $2,250
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $1,372,987 · program services $1,066,388 · management and general $15,735 · fundraising $290,864
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $1,014,079 · program services $702,902 · management and general $110,195 · fundraising $200,982
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11b · Fees: legal
total $53,444 · program services $27,115 · management and general $148 · fundraising $26,181
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $57,825 · management and general $57,825
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $30,000 · program services $30,000
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $45,775 · fundraising $45,775
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $106,994 · management and general $106,994
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11g · Fees: other
total $1,372,829 · program services $738,443 · management and general $206,233 · fundraising $428,153
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $228,373 · program services $68,561 · fundraising $159,812
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13 · Office expenses
total $435,045 · program services $190,777 · management and general $9,731 · fundraising $234,537
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14 · Information technology
total $43,200 · program services $19,080 · management and general $10,040 · fundraising $14,080
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16 · Occupancy
total $714,073 · program services $669,911 · management and general $16,431 · fundraising $27,731
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17 · Travel
total $123,022 · program services $113,913 · management and general $4,522 · fundraising $4,587
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $19,255 · program services $3,274 · management and general $2,441 · fundraising $13,540
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20 · Interest
total $200,347 · program services $143,105 · management and general $28,621 · fundraising $28,621
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $827,155 · program services $754,945 · management and general $31,012 · fundraising $41,198
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23 · Insurance
total $159,752 · program services $117,043 · management and general $13,274 · fundraising $29,435
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24a · Other expenses: Supplies
total $1,028,653 · program services $980,856 · management and general $467 · fundraising $47,330
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24b · Other expenses: Staff Expenses
total $201,337 · program services $65,584 · management and general $114,216 · fundraising $21,537
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24c · Other expenses: Dues and Subscriptions
total $21,730 · program services $12,829 · management and general $3,357 · fundraising $5,544
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24e · All other expenses
total $323,225 · program services $133,680 · management and general $66 · fundraising $189,479
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $6,049,066 · end of year $5,307,860
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $2,043,320 · end of year $2,223,912
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $2,342,870 · end of year $5,410,050
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $149,301 · end of year $52,039
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $343,302 · end of year $333,375
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $141,284 · end of year $400,191
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$33,113,068
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$15,682,990
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $18,146,984 · end of year $17,430,078
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $17,793,216 · end of year $19,677,263
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14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $18,924 · end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $8,637,106 · end of year $9,588,896
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $1,636,590 · end of year $1,465,090
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $625,959 · end of year $669,640
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $9,390,413 · end of year $8,778,315
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $49,680 · end of year $52,164
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $28,015,507 · end of year $34,360,720
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $15,947,224 · end of year $15,097,735
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
Animal Humane Society (AHS) established in 1878 and incorporated as a nonprofit charitable organization in 1891 works to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals. AHS's vision is to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals. Three core values guide AHS as an organization: be good to animals, partner with people, and lead responsibly with compassion. AHS is primarily supported through donations, fees for adoption and other services to the community, and sales of pet care supplies. AHS has locations in Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, St. Paul, and Woodbury, Minnesota.AHS maintains two wholly owned subsidiaries: Animal Humane Society Veterinary Centers, P.C., a nonprofit subsidiary that provides high-quality, low-cost veterinary services to the public. Kasota Holdings, LLC, a nonprofit single-member limited liability company that maintains rental units in St. Paul, Minnesota. AHS is the single-member owner of Kasota
Activities or mission (Part I)
To engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals.
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Adoption and SurrenderAHS helps thousands of dogs, cats, and critters in need find loving homes each year. AHS's commitment to open admission guarantees safe refuge to every animal that comes to us for help. Innovations and investments in medical treatment and behavioral rehabilitation ensure that we can help animals with even the most significant challenges. As a result, AHS now places almost 90 percent of the animals entrusted to its care, up from 59 percent in 2008. The success of AHS's shelter program is reflected in three key measures: the total number of animals admitted for rehoming, the percentage of animals with live placements (placement rate), and the average length of stay in shelter. In the year ended June 30, 2025: 12,331 companion animals came into AHS facilities. 10,814 of those animals more than 78% were placed in homes, reunited with owners, or released to other organizations. The average length of stay for animals in shelter was 12.7 days.Overall placements included 9,332 animals adopted, 793 animals reunited with owners, 569 cats returned to field, and 158 animals transferred to partner organizations. Robust medical and behavioral programs contribute to this continued success: 7,188 animals received spay/neuter surgeries before adoption. Spay/neuter and other non-essential surgeries were prohibited by executive order for six weeks at the onset of the pandemic. AHS veterinarians diagnosed and treated 13,853 conditions. AHS Shelter Behavior programs readied 3,109 cats and dogs for placement.
Expenses $11,748,960 · Revenue $3,810,997
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Community EngagementAHS works with individuals and organizations across Minnesota to create a more humane world for animals, including: Outreach to under-engaged communities, including education programs and free or low-cost services that empower low-income pet owners and improve the lives of pets. A pet food pantry that distributed more than 22 tons of cat and dog food and 4 tons of cat litter to Minnesota families in need. Temporary pet housing that provided foster care for 91 animals from 72 families experiencing temporary hardship. Education programs that foster humane values and compassion for animals, including day camps, a youth club, and other activities for kids and families serving 5,264 participants. A Community Cats program focused on reducing euthanasia and providing alternative solutions for feral and free-roaming cats through return-to-field and trap-neuter-return programs. This program served 569 cats. A robust volunteer program that enlists 1,018 active volunteers in providing animal enrichment, foster care, shelter support, and other assistance. In addition, 264 volunteers provided foster care for 1,170 animals before adoption.
Expenses $1,920,259 · Revenue $429,516
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Pet ServicesAHS offers programs to serve all stages of an animal's life, including: A free Pet Helpline (952-HELP-PET) that handled 72,508 incoming calls, providing caring, compassionate advice and resources to help with everything from solving behavior problems to finding pet-friendly housing. Compassionate end-of-life services, including owner-requested euthanasia for 969 pets and a weekly pet loss support group. Online resources for pet owners, including a pet resource library at animalhumanesociety.org.
Expenses $391,015 · Revenue $213,858
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RescueAiding animals in critical situations is core to AHS's work. AHS's humane agents respond to reports of possible animal cruelty or neglect throughout Minnesota. They receive reports about animals that are lacking proper food, water, and shelter. They also participate in larger, more complex cases involving cruelty, with on-site investigations, forensics, and seizures aiding law enforcement agencies that seek AHS assistance. During the year ended June 30, 2025, AHS's Humane Investigations unit received 1,210 requests for assistance and opened 1,031 formal cases. Follow-up investigation and forensics of these cases took AHS agents into 77 of Minnesota's 87 counties. Those investigations impacted the lives of 7,700 animals.AHS took in 2,011 animals from other animal welfare organizations throughout Minnesota and other states, finding homes for animals that would otherwise face euthanasia in overcrowded facilities.
Expenses $320,346
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Affordable Veterinary CareAHS's Veterinary Centers in St. Paul and Golden Valley provide low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and full-service veterinary care on a sliding fee scale, expanding care to animals whose options would otherwise be limited.In the year ended June 30, 2025, AHS's vet centers provided 18,502 services to the public, including 8,964 medical and wellness appointments, 1,083 dental and specialty surgeries, and 8,455 spay/neuter surgeries.
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Marianne Barnett
Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Sarah Godfrey
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Brenda McCormick
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Dick Hall
Past Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Lisa Erickson
Vice Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Constance St Germain
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Brain Woosley
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Todd Solow
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kelly Palmer
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kelly Lindberg
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Susan Blaska Lindahl
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Janelle Dixon
President & CEO (To Dec. 2024)
- Total calculated
- $281,014
- From this org
- $242,195
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $38,819
- Hours/week
- 39 + 1 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $240,603
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $1,592
- Deferred
- $25,092
- Nontaxable benefits
- $13,727
- Filer's total
- $281,014
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Lisa Bonds
Chief Advancement Officer
- Total calculated
- $189,680
- From this org
- $173,676
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $16,004
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $173,026
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $650
- Deferred
- $7,468
- Nontaxable benefits
- $8,536
- Filer's total
- $189,680
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Eileen Lay
Chief Operating & Financia
- Total calculated
- $266,973
- From this org
- $218,929
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $48,044
- Hours/week
- 47 + 3 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $218,036
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $893
- Deferred
- $37,547
- Nontaxable benefits
- $10,497
- Filer's total
- $266,973
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Sarah Kaufmann-Paulman
Chief Community Engagement
- Total calculated
- $165,900
- From this org
- $152,381
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $13,519
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $151,279
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $1,102
- Deferred
- $13,153
- Nontaxable benefits
- $366
- Filer's total
- $165,900
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Dr Graham Brayshaw
Chief Medical Officer
- Total calculated
- $191,836
- From this org
- $154,498
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $37,338
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $154,359
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $139
- Deferred
- $24,495
- Nontaxable benefits
- $12,843
- Filer's total
- $191,836
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Paul Sorenson
Chief Marketing & Technology Officer
- Total calculated
- $152,349
- From this org
- $131,565
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $20,784
- Hours/week
- 50
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $131,328
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $237
- Deferred
- $13,466
- Nontaxable benefits
- $7,318
- Filer's total
- $152,349
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Joy King
CEO (From Jan. 2025)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 50
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
- 3 · Written employment contract
- 3 · Compensation survey or study
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Related organizations on this return
Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.
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Animal Humane Society Veterinary Centers PC
501(c)(3) · Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic · MN · controlled entity
Directly controlled by Animal Humane Society
Taxable family on this return
Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.
Disregarded entities
Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.
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Kasota Holdings LLC
Maintain Rental Units · MN · income -$194,708 · assets $6,885,721
Directly controlled by Animal Humane Society
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 27 January 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.5
- Source object
- 202630309349300738
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