Windham County Humane Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Windham County Humane Society is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well being of animals, as well as enhancing the relationship between individuals and pets through adoption, education, advocacy, compassion and promotion of animal welfare.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 30.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 47%
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 20
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 30.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 61% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $1.2 million spent. Shelter of stray animals and adoption of animals. Rabies and spay/neuter clinics to help control animal population.
- Other Program ServicesWCHS works to create a compassionate community by serving as a resource for pets and pet owners. WCHS has been dedicated to improving the lives of pets and people through direct action, strategic programming, and educational campaigns.The Shelter and Adoption program aids over 600 dogs, cats, and small pets annually. Animals enter the shelter as strays, are transported from other shelters, given up by their owners, or from cruelty/neglect cases. The team provides veterinary care and loving homes for over 93%!. The Community Wellness Clinic offers pet owners services such as vaccinations, routine tests, spay/neuter surgery, and dental care. In 2024, the Clinic performed over 800 spay/neuter surgeries and provided over 2,000 vaccines and medical treatments for dogs, cats and rabbits for Windham County pet owners with limited incomes.WCHS is one of the most active shelters in the region. In 2024, to ensure that WCHS meets the Communitys needs for another 130+ years, the organization completed a significant expansion and renovation of its facility. The project enabled WCHS to expand the Community Wellness Clinic, install a proper HVAC system, and improve animal housing. We sincerely thank all donors, companies and foundations for their generous support.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1968.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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