Vanderburgh County Humane Society Inc

Organization Overview

Vanderburgh County Humane Society Inc, operating under the name Vanderburgh Humane Society Inc, is located in Evansville, IN. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vanderburgh Humane Society Inc employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vanderburgh Humane Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Vanderburgh Humane Society Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

VHS'S PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, PROVIDE CARE AND FIND HOMES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AND SEEK SOLUTIONS TO PET OVERPOPULATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

IN 2021, VHS SHELTERED 4,233 ANIMALS, AND ACHIEVED A 92% LIVE RELEASE RATE. VHS ALSO OFFERS SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP ANIMALS IN THEIR EXISTING HOME RATHER THAN BEING SURRENDERED, SUCH AS A PET FOOD BANK AND BEHAVIORAL TRAINING ADVICE. VHS ALSO WORKS WITH OTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ANIMALS. OVER 20,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE PET FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.


VHS OPERATES A LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC. IN 2021, 7,073 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES WERE PERFORMED. ALL ANIMALS ARE ALTERED BEFORE BEING PLACED IN THEIR NEW HOME TO ENSURE NO BREEDING OCCURS ONCE ANIMALS LEAVE THE SHELTER. THE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE SHELTER SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERWRITES THE COST OF THESE SURGERIES AND OTHER SERVICES TO ENSURE THE SURGERY IS AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF INCOME. THE CLINIC ALSO OPERATES AS A WELLNESS CLINIC TO PROVIDE LOW-COST MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING VACCINATIONS, MICROCHIPPING, PARASITE TREATMENT, AND MEDICAL TESTING.


THE EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS OF THE VHS REACHED 1,204 KIDS IN 33 PROGRAMS IN 12 SCHOOLS DURING 2021. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE TOURS OF THE SHELTER AND CLASS ROOM STYLE PRESENTATIONS ON BEING SAFE AROUND ANIMALS, PROPER CARE AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AND A VARIETY OF OTHER PET RELATED SAFETY ISSUES. THE VHS EDUCATORS ALSO TAKE PRESENTATIONS TO THE SCHOOLS AND OTHER GROUP SETTINGS WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHELTER OR HEAR PET RELATED TOPICS. THE CANINES FOR CARDIO PROGRAM, A PROGRAM RUN EXCLUSIVELY BY VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDED 66 HOURS OF PLAYTIME FOR DOGS IN A LOCAL PARK. MUTT'S MORNING OUT PROVIDED 290 OUTINGS FOR 134 DOGS.


VH OPERATES RIVER KITTY CAT CAFE, A UNIQUE CAFE TO PROVIDE ANOTHER SERVICES TO ENSURE THE SURGERY IS AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF INCOME. THE CLINIC ALSO OPERATES AS A WELLNESS CLINIC TO PROVIDE LOW-COST MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING VACCINATIONS, MICROCHIPPING, PARASITE TREATMENT, AND MEDICAL TESTING. LOCATION TO FIND HOME FOR HOMELESS CATS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CAFE HOUSES ABOUT 16 CATS WHO ARE ALL UP FOR ADOPTION. WHEN ONE IS ADOPTED, VHS BRINGS ANOTHER FROM THE SHELTER WHICH MAKES SPACE AT THE SHELTER AND GIVES THE NEW CAT A FRESH AUDIENCE WITH HOPES OF FINDING A NEW HOME.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kendall Paul
Executive Director
$66,868
Andy Russell
President
$0
Mallory Webb
Secretary
$0
Alex Schmitt
Vice-President
$0
Brad Phillips
Treasurer
$0
Carrie Wilsman
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$5,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $188,349
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,856,736
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,050,085
Total Program Service Revenue$807,621
Investment income $4,289
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $10,500
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,600
Net Income from Fundraising Events $61,982
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $255,726
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,193,310

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Vanderburgh County Humane Society Inc has recieved totaling $30,111.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Pedigree Foundation

Franklin, TN

PURPOSE: ANIMAL RESCUE RELIEF PURPOSES

$15,000
Summerlee Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,000
Bissell Pet Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: ADOPTION

$3,300
The Duffield Family Foundation

Pleasanton, CA

PURPOSE: OPEN ARMS CHALLENGE

$3,000
Thomas H Ingle And Evelyn H Ingle Trust

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$2,628
Bissell Pet Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: HEALING HEARTWORM

$400
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