Cache Humane Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Cache Humane Society is committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in need, reducing pet homelessness through education, advocacy, and affordable veterinary services, and inspiring our community to provide and support compassionate stewardship of animal welfare.
- Income
- $807,553
- Spending
- $784,031
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 21 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 54%
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 667
- Highest pay
- $68,808, executive dir.
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: 95 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 97 out of 100.
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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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 (3)
- $378,958 spent. Cache Humane Society provides humane housing and care for surrendered and stray dogs, cats, and small animals. We are committed to finding loving families and do not euthanize for time or space. In 2024, Cache Humane Society saved 1,021 dogs and cats.
- $190,014 spent. Our Community Spray/Neuter Clinic offers low and no-cost spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations to pet owners and other rescue organizations. In 2024, Cache Humane Society performed 2,083 spays/neuters and provided 12,428 vaccinations to companion animals.
- $119,302 spent. Our Education Program seeks to educate, promote, and facilitate safe and healthy relationships between citizens of Cache Valley and companion animals. In 2024, we hosted 4 multi-day youth summer camps and a weekly junior volunteer corps. We also hosted regular community presentations and participated in outreach events at regional schools that reached over 1,800 participants. Our Volunteers provided over 4,000 hours of service helping socialize, train, and care for shelter 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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