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Midlands Humane Society

EIN 20-5105144 · Council Blfs, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROTECT AND NURTURE COMPANION ANIMALS AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
24.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
38
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$118,052, 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    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

    0 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 (2)
  1. $1.2 million spent. ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION PREPARATION - AS THE ONLY HUMANE SOCIETY SERVING POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, WE PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD, VACCINATIONS, AND MEDICAL CARE TO THOUSANDS OF STRAY, UNWANTED, AND ABANDONED ANIMALS EACH YEAR. EVERY ANIMAL ADOPTED FROM OUR FACILITY IS SPAYED OR NEUTERED, MICROCHIPPED, DEWORMED, VACCINATED, AND TREATED FOR ANY MEDICAL NEEDS PRIOR TO ADOPTION. OUR ADOPTION TEAM CONDUCTS OPEN CONVERSATIONS WITH POTENTIAL ADOPTERS TO ENSURE EACH ANIMAL IS MATCHED WITH A HOME THAT FITS THE ADOPTER'S LIFESTYLE AND PREFERENCES. KEY OUTCOMES FOR THE REPORTING YEAR:- 2,847 STRAY AND RELINQUISHED ANIMALS ADMITTED TO OUR CARE- 391 ANIMALS RECLAIMED BY THEIR OWNERS- 1,754 ANIMALS ADOPTED INTO NEW HOMES- 1,285 CATS AND DOGS AND 22 RABBITS SPAYED OR NEUTERED, REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PET OVERPOPULATION- 491 ANIMALS PLACED IN FOSTER CARE WHILE AWAITING ADOPTION- 87 ANIMALS TRANSFERRED TO RESCUE PARTNERS TO SUPPORT LIFESAVING EFFORTS- 170 COMMUNITY-OWNED ANIMALS RECEIVED FREE PARVO/DISTEMPER VACCINATIONS, ENSURING PET OWNERS HAD ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL ANNUAL PREVENTIVE CARE- 85.5% LIVE RELEASE RATE ACHIEVED, REFLECTING OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO SAVING LIVES
  2. $58,090 spent. VOLUNTEERISM, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND YOUTH PROGRAMS: AS A HUMANE SOCIETY, WE FEEL IT IS IMPORTANT TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON COMPANION ANIMALS AND OWNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ALLOW FOR CONNECTIONS TO ANIMALS THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH WEEKLY ARTICLES AND DAILY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS WE CAN EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ON ANIMAL CARE, ADOPTABLE ANIMALS, AND HEARTWARMING STORIES OF THE HUMAN/ANIMAL BOND. WE HAVE CREATED WAYS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO IMPACT OUR MISSION BY ASSISTING IN OFF-SITE EVENTS, ANIMAL CARE AND ENRICHMENT, DAILY CLEANING, FOSTERING, AND MANY OTHER AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTEERS TO GET INVOLVED. WE OFTEN GET REQUESTS TO TOUR OUR FACILITY AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE ARE ALWAYS EXCITED TO ENGAGE OUR YOUNGER COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN WHAT MHS REPRESENTS AND HOW THEY CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ANIMAL WELFARE.

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 October 13, 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 September 2006.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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