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Humane Society of New York

EIN 13-1624041 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER THE HUMANE CARE OF ANIMALS THROUGH A FULLY STAFFED MEDICAL CLINIC, ANIMAL SHELTER AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS AN ADOPTION PROGRAM TO PLACE ANIMALS WITH QUALIFIED NEW OWNERS.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
63.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
46
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$290,718, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 63.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (3)
  1. $3.7 million spent. ANIMAL MEDICAL CARE CLINIC IS MAINTAINED FOR SCHEDULED & EMERGENCY TREATMENT 7 DAYS A WEEK. SPAY, NEUTER PROGRAM TO HELP CONTROL THE POPULATION OF UNWANTED PETS AND ABANDONED ANIMALS. APPROX 34,000 ANIMALS WERE TREATED IN 2023.
  2. $1.6 million spent. ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION PROVIDES SHELTER & MEDICAL CARE FOR STRAY CATS & DOGS AND FOR ANIMALS WHOSE OWNERS ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO PLACE ANIMALS WITH QUALIFIED NEW OWNERS. APPROX 85 ANIMALS ARE IN THE SHELTER.
  3. $403,813 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION PROMOTE MEDICAL CARE & HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS. NEWSLETTER, PUBLICATIONS, ADS & TV APPEARANCES ARE USED TO INSTRUCT PET OWNERS & AND THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPER CARE AND RESPECT FOR ANIMALS.

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

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1950.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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