Wisconsin Humane Society
- Assets
- $36.6m
- Revenue
- $17.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 238
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 07/1941
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 39-0810533
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Humane Society is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1941. 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 09/2021, Wisconsin Humane Society employed 238 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Humane Society 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 09/2021, Wisconsin Humane Society generated $17.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.2m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ANIMALS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHELTERING AND ANIMAL CARE- THE CLIENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUCCESSFULLY PLACED 10,419 DOGS, CATS AND SMALL ANIMALS INTO LOVING HOMES. THROUGH ITS COMPREHENSIVE ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE COUNSELORS WORK WITH FAMILIES TO MATCH THEM WITH HOMELESS COMPANION ANIMALS. THEY PROVIDE FOLLOW UP AND SUPPORT TO NEW ADOPTERS. THEY ALSO ASSIST CALLERS WITH INFORMATION RELATED TO TRAINING AND HEALTH ISSUES FOR THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS. THE BEHAVIOR DEPARTMENT PROVIDED BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS FOR DOGS AND CATS TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR PLACEMENT IN THE ADOPTION PROGRAM. THEY PROVIDED IN PERSON AND ONLINE TRAINING IN GROUP CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS. THEY ALSO MANAGED AND SUPPORTED BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGED DOGS AND CATS THROUGH IN SHELTER BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AND IN HOME SUPPORT PROGRAMS. OUR WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER IS THE LARGEST CENTER IN THE STATE IN TERMS OF ANNUAL ADMITS AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST IN THE NATION. WE ANNUALLY CARE FOR 5,000 INJURED, SICK AND ORPHANED WILD ANIMALS OF ABOUT 150 DIFFERENT SPECIES. OUR GOAL IS TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND RETURN THEM TO THE WILD.
VETERINARY-THE VETERINARY DEPARTMENT PERFORMED 15,063 STERILIZATION SURGERIES INCLUDING 8,187 SURGERIES AT THE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC. ALL DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS WERE STERILIZED PRIOR TO PLACING THEM INTO ADOPTION. DOGS AND CATS WERE MICROCHIPPED PRIOR TO ADOPTION. ALL ANIMALS WERE GIVEN THE CARE NEEDED TO ENSURE THEY WERE HEALTHY BEFORE GOING INTO ADOPTION.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND OUTREACH- OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 2-18 IN OUR MISSION. FROM SCOUT NIGHTS TO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CAMPS, WE SERVED 5,838 YOUNG PEOPLE. EACH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND AND ENGAGE OUR NEXT GENERATION OF PET OWNERS. THE PETS FOR LIFE OUTREACH PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES IN MILWAUKEE'S 53206 ZIP CODE AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS, WHERE FAMILIES FACE MANY BARRIERS TO ACCESSING IMPORTANT SERVICES FOR THEIR PETS. THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE DOESN'T HAVE A VETERINARY CLINIC. THROUGH DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH WE REACHED 3,741 FAMILIES AND PROVIDED 960 FREE SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES. WE ALSO PROVIDED FREE VACCINATIONS, FLEA TREATMENTS, COLLARS, CRATES, OTHER MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES TO THE ANIMALS IN OUR FOCUS COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Reed President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $235,017 |
Mike Wamser Vice President & CFO | Officer | 50 | $129,013 |
Dr Randal Zeman Veterinarian | 50 | $107,691 | |
Kathleen Wegrzyn Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Meghan O'connor Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Matter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gilbane Construction | 9/29/21 | $1,240,739 |
One & All Donor Mailings | 9/29/21 | $474,164 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $568,674 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,000,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,520,099 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,088,773 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,913,181 |
| Investment income | $132,974 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $557,944 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$40,074 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $126,736 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,852,379 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $476,610 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $365,109 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,675,278 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,801 |
| Other employee benefits | $822,198 |
| Payroll taxes | $462,588 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $316,100 |
| Advertising and promotion | $572,522 |
| Office expenses | $184,191 |
| Information technology | $97,910 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,074,645 |
| Travel | $13,280 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,443 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $993,163 |
| Insurance | $91,184 |
| All other expenses | $44,316 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,199,621 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,166,903 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $193,475 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $43,127 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $81,615 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $74,493 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,590,896 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,522,561 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $950,454 |
| Total assets | $36,623,524 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $647,559 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $198,971 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $846,530 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,662,553 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,114,441 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $36,623,524 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Wisconsin Humane Society has recieved totaling $26,554.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Toll Foundation Inc Franklin, WI PURPOSE: FOR USE BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AT THEIR DISCRETION FOR THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $25,000 |
Crysdahl Foundation Inc Whitefish Bay, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
Youth Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $500 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $14 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $14 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $14 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Michigan Humane Society Bingham Farms, MI | $37,832,180 | $19,750,244 |
Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | $59,079,306 | $33,886,906 |
Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | $110,792,054 | $25,583,690 |
Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee, WI | $36,623,524 | $17,852,379 |
Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago, IL | $66,596,441 | $14,208,657 |
Humane Society Of Huron Valley Ann Arbor, MI | $20,634,672 | $11,476,647 |
Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Incorporated Des Moines, IA | $10,042,927 | $8,401,335 |
St Peter Community Health Care Center Minneapolis, MN | $11,551,953 | $7,392,953 |
Mission Animal Hospital Eden Prairie, MN | $1,536,168 | $5,500,868 |
All About Animals Rescue Warren, MI | $3,712,489 | $5,544,462 |
Dane County Humane Society Madison, WI | $10,653,807 | $5,998,603 |
Anderson Animal Shelter South Elgin, IL | $4,292,021 | $3,393,756 |