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Humane Society of Huron Valley

EIN 38-1474931 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

HSHV'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE LOVING, RESPONSIBLE CARE OF ANIMALS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$12.8 million
Spending
$11.4 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
166
Volunteers
2,418
Highest pay
$268,710, president/ceo

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, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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 19% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $3.2 million spent. CLINIC - PROVIDE PREVENTIVE AND URGENT VETERINARY SERVICES INCLUDING SPAYING AND NEUTERING TO SHELTER ANIMALS AND FOR THE COMMUNITY'S COMPANION ANIMALS.
  2. $4.5 million spent. SHELTER - GIVE TEMPORARY SHELTER AND CARE TO HOMELESS, LOST, ABUSED AND ABANDONED ANIMALS; REUNIFY LOST COMPANION ANIMALS WITH THEIR OWNERS; ENSURE THE ADOPTION OF HEALTHY AND TREATABLE ANIMALS INTO LOVING HOMES.
  3. $862,933 spent. CRUELTY/RESCUE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS - INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE CRUELTY AGAINST ANIMALS AND OFFER 24 HOUR RESCUE OF SICK AND INJURED WILDLIFE AND STRAY COMPANION ANIMALS. PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND CRITICAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREVENTION OF PET OVERPOPULATION AND ABANDONMENT THROUGH TRAP, NEUTER AND RETURN OF FERAL CATS AND BEHAVIORAL HELP FOR PET OWNERS. PROVIDE EXTRA SERVICES TO SHELTER ANIMALS THROUGH VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AND SPECIALIZED ANIMAL CARE AND ATTENTION.

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 February 1951.

    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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