Lakes Area Humane Society Inc

Organization Overview

Lakes Area Humane Society Inc is located in Alexandria, MN. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2022, Lakes Area Humane Society Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lakes Area 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 12/2022, Lakes Area Humane Society Inc generated $201.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $267.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE LAKES AREA HUMANE SOCIETY IS A VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE FORMED AN ALLIANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PET CARE AND TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SHELTERING ENVIRONMENT FOR LOST AND ABANDONED PETS IN ALEXANDRIA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.THE LAKES AREA HUMANE SOCIETY BELIEVES THAT THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PETS AND THEIR HUMANS IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE CALIBER OF WORK THAT IS DONE BY THE ORGANIZATION. THUS, THE HUMANE SOCIETY HAS A DIRECT AND MAJOR IMPACT ON HOW PETS AND PEOPLE INTERACT IN THE ALEXANDRIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DURING 2022, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SHELTER TO 440 ANIMALS AND REUNITED 81 LOST PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS. PLACED 285 PETS IN NEW, PERMANENT HOMES OR TRANSFERRED TO RESCUE. EACH OF THESE ANIMALS WAS TESTED FOR SERIOUS DISEASES, VACCINATED AND SPAYED/NEUTERED BEFORE BEING ADOPTED. OFFERED ANIMAL BEHAVIOR COUNSELING AT NO CHARGE TO INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH NEGATIVE PET BEHAVIORS. SHELTER STAFF PROVIDED 11 TOURS AND PRESENTATIONS TO CHILDRENS GROUPS. OVER 80 CHILDREN LEARNED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING KIND TO ANIMALS, ANIMAL SAFETY, AND RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND ABOUT THE SHELTERS MANY SERVICES.


SPECIAL MEDICAL FUND: VARIOUS PETS/PET OWNERS WERE OFFERED ASSISTANCE TO COVER MEDICAL COSTS INCURRED WHEN THEIR PET REQUIRED EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. THESE PET OWNERS WOULD HAVE HAD TO EITHER SURRENDER OR EUTHANIZE THEIR PETS WITHOUT THIS ASSISTANCE, AS THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO SHOULDER THE COSTS OF THE NECESSARY VETERINARY CARE ON THEIR OWN.


COMMUNITY SPAY PROJECT: LAHS OFFERED A SPECIAL LOW-COST/FREE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS, WHICH ALLOWED PET OWNERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO SHOULDER THE COSTS OF ALTERING THEIR PETS THROUGH A MOBILE SPAY CLINIC HOSTED AT THE SHELTER THAT IN 2022, WAS ABLE TO ALTER OVER 60 ANIMALS FOR PET OWNERS. SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 2006, NEARLY 6,000 ANIMALS HAVE BEEN SPAYED PREVENTING HUNDREDS OF UNWANTED KITTENS AND PUPPIES FROM BEING BORN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christin Klimek
Executive Director
$60,634
Misty Tracy
President
$0
Brian Kakach
Vice President
$0
Dawn Thorstad
Secretary
$0
Bob Bordeaux
Treasurer
$0
Rebecca Dehart
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$25,432
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$96,349
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$121,781
Total Program Service Revenue$74,505
Investment income $5,416
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$507
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $201,760

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lakes Area Humane Society Inc has recieved totaling $7,833.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ANIMAL-RELATED

$7,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$333
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