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Humane Society of Baltimore County Inc

EIN 52-0623165 · Reisterstown, MD

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

PROVIDE A TEMPORARY HOME, SAFE REFUGE AND CARE FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS. WORK AGGRESSIVELY TO PLACE EACH ANIMAL IN A LOVING, PERMANENT HOME. STRIVE TO END THE EUTHANASIA OF HEALTHY, ADOPTABLE ANIMALS BY OFFERING AFFORDABLE SPAY, NEUTER AND WELLNESS SERVICES, AND BY ADDRESSING THE ISSUES THAT CAUSE PEOPLE TO SURRENDER ANIMALS. EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF ANIMAL ISSUES. ENSURE A PEACEFUL FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR BELOVED PETS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A BEAUTIFUL AND WELL-MAINTAINED CEMETERY FOR COMPANION ANIMALS.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
20.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
54
Volunteers
731
Highest pay
$109,252, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 20.3 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 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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

    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 June 30, 2025, 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. $1.0 million spent. ADOPTION - PROVIDE A TEMPORARY HOME, SAFE REFUGE AND CARE FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS AGGRESSIVELY TO PLACE EACH ANIMAL THAT COMES TO THE SHELTER IN A LOVING, PERMANENT HOME.
  2. $1.0 million spent. SPAY/NEUTER AND MEDICAL SERVICES - TO STRIVE TO END THE EUTHANASIA OF HEALTHY ADOPTABLE ANIMALS BY OFFERING AFFORDABLE SPAY, NEUTER AND WELLNESS SERVICES TO CONTROL THE POPULATION OF UNWANTED ANIMALS.
  3. $235,377 spent. CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL PARK OFFERS FULL CREMATION, FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES ON THE GROUNDS OF OUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. THE BALTIMORE HUMANE SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDES BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND TRIBUTES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 January 1942.

    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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