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Humane Society of Wickenburg

EIN 20-1658195 · Wickenburg, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ANIMALS AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE BY JOINING THEM IN LOVING RELATIONSHIPS AND TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS AND HUMANE EDUCATION.

Income
$402,381
Spending
$776,809
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
98.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 45%
Employees
20
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$84,401, president/ce

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 98.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 93% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $658,483 spent. SHELTERING AND ADOPTION: THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF WICKENBURG PROVIDES HUMANE SHELTER, DAILY CARE, AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR HOMELESS, ABANDONED, LOST, AND AT-RISK COMPANION ANIMALS. EACH ANIMAL RECEIVES SAFE HOUSING, MEDICAL EVALUATION AND TREATMENT, VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT, AND ENRICHMENT UNTIL REUNITED WITH AN OWNER OR PLACED IN A PERMANENT, APPROPRIATE HOME. OPERATING UNDER A NO-KILL PHILOSOPHY, THE PROGRAM PRIORITIZES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL WELL-BEING. THE ADOPTION PROCESS IS STRONGLY SUPPORTED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSIST WITH SOCIALIZATION, ENRICHMENT, COUNSELING, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT. TROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THE PROGRAM PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND POSITIVE, LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR ANIMALS IN NEED.
  2. $59,800 spent. ANIMAL RESCUE/HUMANE OFFICER: THE HUMANE SOCITY OF WICKENBURG PROVIDES ANIMAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAFETY AND ANIMAL WELL-BEING. OUR HUMANE OFFICER RESPONDS TO CALLS FOR SERVICE RELATED TO ANIMALS AT LARGE, ANIMAL WELFARE CONCERNS, AND SNAKE REMOVAL, AS WELL AS REPORTS OF NEGLECT, CRUELTY, ABANDONMENT, STRAY OR INJURED ANIMALS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS; ASSISTS WITH INVESTIGATIONS; DOCUMENTS CASES; AND COORDINATES WITH LAW ENFORECEMENT AND VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES PREVENTION, EDUCATION, SAFE ANIMAL HANDLING, AND RESPONSIBLE CARE TO IMPROVE ANIMAL WELFARE OUTCOMES.
  3. $13,200 spent. ANIMEALS: THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF WICKENBURG'S ANIMEALS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, CUSTOMIZED PET MEALS AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TAILORED TO EACH PET'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP, MOBILITY LIMITATIONS, OR OTHER BARRIERS TO PET FOOD ACCESS. THE PROGRAM IS FACILITATED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO PACKAGE AND PERSONALLY DELIVER ITEMS DIRECTLY TO PARTICIPANTS' HOMES. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND REDUCING SHELTER SURRENDER, THESE VISITS PROVIDE REGULAR WELFARE CHECK-INS FOR HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE PERSONAL CONTACT OR SUPPORT, HELPING PROMOTE BOTH ANIMAL WELL-BEING AND HUMAN CONNECTION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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