EIN 41-0693842

Animal Humane Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
466
Year formed
1878
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Animal Humane Society engages the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals. The organization helps thousands of dogs, cats, and critters in need find loving homes each year through adoption and surrender programs. Their commitment to open admission guarantees safe refuge for every animal. AHS works with individuals and organizations across Minnesota through outreach programs to create a more humane world for animals. These programs include education initiatives and free or low-cost services that empower low-income communities.
Total revenues
$24,522,002
2024
Total expenses
$22,884,733
2024
Total assets
$55,665,373
2024
Num. employees
466
2024

Program areas at Animal Humane Society

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Who funds Animal Humane Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Margaret A Cargill FoundationServing the Whole Family in Animal Welfare and Social Services$1,250,000
Kahr Foundation-ImaVeterinary/medical Center, Rapid Response Disaster Fund (Rescue of 56 Animals)$533,864
Petsmart CharitiesAccess To Care$500,000
...and 99 more grants received totalling $5,598,899

Personnel at Animal Humane Society

NameTitleCompensation
Janelle DixonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$279,978
Eileen LayChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer$234,130
Lisa BondsChief Advancement Officer$191,866
Graham BrayshawChief Medical Officer$141,990
Sarah Kaufmann-PaulmanChief Community Engagement$169,262
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Animal Humane Society

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$17,779,774
Program services$3,982,309
Investment income and dividends$849,269
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-154,729
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,086,839
Net income from fundraising events$-317,935
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$288,475
Miscellaneous revenues$8,000
Total revenues$24,522,002

Form 990s for Animal Humane Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-12-12990View PDF
2023-062024-03-11990View PDF
2022-062022-11-29990View PDF
2021-062022-02-13990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $394,596 from The Minneapolis Foundation
February 17, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 27, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 19, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 22 new grant, including a grant for $1,250,000 from Margaret A Cargill Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
845 Meadow LN North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
animalhumanesociety.org/ 
Phone
(763) 522-4325
Facebook page
animalhumanesociety 
Twitter profile
@animal_humanemn 
IRS details
EIN
41-0693842
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1878
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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