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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY.

Totals

Total revenue
$24,522,002
Total expenses
$22,884,733
Contributions and grants received
$17,779,774
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$3,982,309
Investment income
$2,936,108
Other revenue
-$176,189
Total assets, end of year
$55,665,373
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,702,642
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$43,962,731
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$16,182,733
Management and general expenses
$1,873,250
Fundraising expenses
$4,828,750
Program service expenses (Part III)
$16,182,733

Program services were 70.7% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $1,132,227

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $16,647,547

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $1,373,021

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Adoption and Surrender

    total $3,232,156 · related or exempt $3,232,156

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Outreach

    total $427,968 · related or exempt $427,968

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Pet Services

    total $322,185 · related or exempt $322,185

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $849,269 · excluded $849,269

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $924,052

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $1,078,781

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property -$154,729

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total -$154,729 · unrelated business -$154,729

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $3,385,664

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,297,695 · other assets $1,130

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $2,087,969 · other assets -$1,130

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $2,086,839 · excluded $2,086,839

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $49,818

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $1,132,227

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $367,753

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$317,935 · excluded -$317,935

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $526,229

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $237,754

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $288,475 · related or exempt $288,475

  • 11a · Other revenue: Advertising Revenue

    total $8,000 · unrelated business $8,000

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $8,000

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,202,140 · program services $540,963 · management and general $240,428 · fundraising $420,749

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $12,322,520 · program services $9,130,548 · management and general $1,136,942 · fundraising $2,055,030

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $306,952 · program services $222,086 · management and general $7,010 · fundraising $77,856

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,471,488 · program services $1,183,780 · management and general $22,135 · fundraising $265,573

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,153,411 · program services $827,748 · management and general $120,690 · fundraising $204,973

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $32,765 · program services $18,106 · fundraising $14,659

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $56,250 · management and general $56,250

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $27,000 · program services $27,000

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $57,284 · fundraising $57,284

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $93,451 · management and general $93,451

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,507,927 · program services $707,018 · management and general $30,762 · fundraising $770,147

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $298,664 · program services $82,985 · fundraising $215,679

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $643,086 · program services $236,449 · management and general $14,154 · fundraising $392,483

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $709,576 · program services $665,660 · management and general $16,341 · fundraising $27,575

  • 17 · Travel

    total $178,095 · program services $165,600 · management and general $7,447 · fundraising $5,048

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $16,759 · program services $4,858 · management and general $599 · fundraising $11,302

  • 20 · Interest

    total $214,865 · program services $153,475 · management and general $30,695 · fundraising $30,695

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $873,163 · program services $795,702 · management and general $34,467 · fundraising $42,994

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $138,062 · program services $104,437 · management and general $11,156 · fundraising $22,469

  • 24a · Other expenses: Supplies

    total $908,488 · program services $892,196 · management and general $1,836 · fundraising $14,456

  • 24b · Other expenses: Staff Expenses

    total $159,768 · program services $84,459 · management and general $44,863 · fundraising $30,446

  • 24c · Other expenses: Dues and Subscriptions

    total $22,629 · program services $13,639 · management and general $3,502 · fundraising $5,488

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $490,390 · program services $326,024 · management and general $522 · fundraising $163,844

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $5,393,063 · end of year $6,049,066

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $46,118 · end of year $2,043,320

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $6,959,472 · end of year $2,342,870

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $78,494 · end of year $149,301

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $439,443 · end of year $343,302

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $193,200 · end of year $141,284

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $32,781,996

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $14,635,012

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $18,712,978 · end of year $18,146,984

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $16,966,698 · end of year $17,793,216

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $44,346 · end of year $18,924

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $7,257,425 · end of year $8,637,106

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,298,146 · end of year $1,636,590

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $525,155 · end of year $625,959

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $9,953,012 · end of year $9,390,413

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $51,017 · end of year $49,680

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $28,657,446 · end of year $28,015,507

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $14,606,461 · end of year $15,947,224

Mission and programs · 2023

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.

  • 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 nearly 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, 2024: 12,875 companion animals came into AHS facilities. 11,053 of those animals more than 86% were placed in homes, reunited with owners, or released to other organizations. The average length of stay for animals in shelter was 10.9 days.In FY24 AHS took in more animals from cruelty cases than ever before more than double the number in FY23 and nearly four times as many as FY22. Unfortunately, many of these large cases involved advanced illness and incredible suffering, and humane euthanasia was the compassionate outcome for 369 of the 844 animals from these cases. This contributed to the decrease in our overall placement rate, which fell below 90% for the first time in more than a decade. Overall placements included 8,957 animals adopted, 823 animals reunited with owners, 1,162 cats returned to field, and 111 animals transferred to partner organizations. Robust medical and behavioral programs contribute to this continued success: 7,209 animals received spay/neuter surgeries before adoption. AHS veterinarians diagnosed and treated 11,389 conditions. AHS Shelter Behavior programs readied 3,161 cats and dogs for placement.

    Expenses $13,271,746 · Revenue $3,520,631

  • 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 30 tons of cat and dog food and 7 tons of cat litter to Minnesota families in need. Temporary pet housing that provided foster care for 99 animals from 63 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 5,391 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 1,162 cats. A partnership with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota that provided emergency care for 13 injured and orphaned wild animals. A robust volunteer program that enlists 711 active volunteers in providing animal enrichment, foster care, shelter support, and other assistance. In addition, 218 volunteers provided foster care for 1,006 animals before adoption.

    Expenses $1,868,766 · Revenue $427,968

  • Pet ServicesAHS offers programs to serve all stages of an animal's life, including: More than 45 family-friendly pet training classes each week, along with one-on-one training and socialization sessions, therapy animal courses, playgroups, and rabbit agility classes. 1,286 pets attended classes and private training sessions through AHS's training programs. A free Pet Helpline (952-HELP-PET) that handled 75,161 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 1,203 pets and a weekly pet loss support group. Online resources for pet owners, including a pet resource library at animalhumanesociety.org.

    Expenses $621,872 · Revenue $322,185

  • 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, 2024, AHS's Humane Investigations unit received 1,492 requests for assistance and opened 1,197 formal cases. Follow-up investigation and forensics of these cases took AHS agents into 80 of Minnesota's 87 counties. Those investigations impacted the lives of 8,823 animals.AHS took in 2,655 animals from other animal welfare organizations throughout Minnesota and other states, finding homes for animals that would otherwise face euthanasia in overcrowded facilities.

    Expenses $420,349

  • 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, 2024, AHS's vet centers provided 13,577 services to the public, including 5,895 medical and wellness appointments, 1,131 dental and specialty surgeries, and 6,551 spay/neuter surgeries.

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Marianne Barnett

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Sarah Godfrey

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Brenda McCormick

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Dick Hall

    Past Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Lisa Erickson

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Constance St Germain

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Brain Woosley

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Todd Solow

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kelly Palmer

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kelly Lindberg

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Susan Blaska Lindahl

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Janelle Dixon

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $328,660
    From this org
    $279,978
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $48,682
    Hours/week
    49 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $242,892
    Bonus
    $31,604
    Other
    $5,482
    Deferred
    $39,059
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,623
    Filer's total
    $328,660
  • Lisa Bonds

    Chief Advancement Officer

    Total calculated
    $222,123
    From this org
    $191,866
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $30,257
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $168,678
    Bonus
    $21,657
    Other
    $1,531
    Deferred
    $22,280
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,977
    Filer's total
    $222,123
  • Eileen Lay

    Chief Operating & Financia

    Total calculated
    $298,771
    From this org
    $234,130
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $64,641
    Hours/week
    47 + 3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $202,931
    Bonus
    $27,071
    Other
    $4,128
    Deferred
    $54,946
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,695
    Filer's total
    $298,771
  • Sarah Kaufmann-Paulman

    Chief Community Engagement

    Total calculated
    $187,191
    From this org
    $169,262
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,929
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $159,987
    Bonus
    $8,175
    Other
    $1,100
    Deferred
    $17,456
    Nontaxable benefits
    $473
    Filer's total
    $187,191
  • Dr Graham Brayshaw

    Chief Medical Officer

    Total calculated
    $182,048
    From this org
    $141,990
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $40,058
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $138,563
    Bonus
    $2,707
    Other
    $720
    Deferred
    $28,238
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,820
    Filer's total
    $182,048

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.

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.

  • Kasota Holdings LLC

    Maintain Rental Units · MN · income -$154,729 · assets $7,033,522

    Directly controlled by Animal Humane Society

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
5 December 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202423479349301037

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