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Humane Society of Hall County

EIN 58-0678817 · Gainesville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING ANIMALS AND PEOPLE LIVE BETTER...TOGETHER.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
73
Volunteers
198
Highest pay
$157,669, vp of vet se

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

    22 of 22 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 (5)
  1. $2.0 million spent. ANIMAL CARE INCLUDES THE INTAKE AND RESCUE OF COMPANION ANIMALS (NEARLY ALL OF WHICH ARE DOGS AND CATS) FROM INDIVIDUALS, RESCUE GROUPS, AND OTHER HUMANE SOCIETIES OR ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTS APPROXIMATELY 1,500+ ANIMALS EACH YEAR TO FAMILIES IN NORTH GEORGIA. ANIMAL CARE ALSO INCLUDES AN ON-SITE RETAIL STORE TO SUPPLY NEW PET OWNERS WITH PRODUCTS TO CARE FOR THEIR PETS.
  2. $756,005 spent. THE SPAY/NEUTER CENTER PROVIDES SURGICAL SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES PRIMARILY FOR THE PETS OF LOWER INCOME FAMILIES IN NORTH GEORGIA AND FOR THE ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT OUR FACILITY. DURING THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2025, WE PERFORMED 3,757 AND 5,272 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES, RESPECTIVELY.
  3. $655,198 spent. THE HEALTHY PET CLINIC, ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE WELLNESS CLINIC, PROVIDES LOW-COST ANIMAL VACCINATIONS, PREVENTATIVE MEDICINES, AND BASIC PET TESTING FOR CANINES AND FELINES. APPROXIMATELY 38,000 VACCINATIONS/PREVENTATIVES/TESTS ARE PROVIDED EACH YEAR, PRIMARILY TO THE PETS OF LOWER INCOME FAMILIES THROUGHOUT NORTH GEORGIA.
  4. $340,183 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMUNITY OUTREACH INCLUDES ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN HALL COUNTY. THIS INCLUDES FREE, QUARTERLY VACCINE CLINICS, DOOR TO DOOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 PETS ANNUALLY RECEIVE FREE VACCINES AND MICROCHIPS. VOLUNTEER SERVICES GIVEN THAT WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A SMALL STAFF, WE RELY HEAVILY ON VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, WE HAD 198 VOLUNTEERS DONATE 31,481 HOURS OF SERVICE GIVING HANDS-ON CARE TO ANIMALS, RAISING MUCH-NEEDED FUNDS, EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, ASSISTING IN THE HEALTHY PET CLINIC, PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND FACILITY SUPPORT, AND MORE. OUR VOLUNTEERS REPORT EXPERIENCING A DEEP SENSE OF SATISFACTION FROM IMPROVING THE LIVES OF RESCUED ANIMALS WHILE WORKING ALONGSIDE OTHERS WHO SHARE THE DESIRE TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL ANIMALS IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA.
  5. COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMUNITY OUTREACH INCLUDES ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN HALL COUNTY. THIS INCLUDES FREE, QUARTERLY VACCINE CLINICS, DOOR TO DOOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 PETS ANNUALLY RECEIVE FREE VACCINES AND MICROCHIPS. VOLUNTEER SERVICES GIVEN THAT WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A SMALL STAFF, WE RELY HEAVILY ON VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, WE HAD 198 VOLUNTEERS DONATE 31,481 HOURS OF SERVICE GIVING HANDS-ON CARE TO ANIMALS, RAISING MUCH-NEEDED FUNDS, EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, ASSISTING IN THE HEALTHY PET CLINIC, PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND FACILITY SUPPORT, AND MORE. OUR VOLUNTEERS REPORT EXPERIENCING A DEEP SENSE OF SATISFACTION FROM IMPROVING THE LIVES OF RESCUED ANIMALS WHILE WORKING ALONGSIDE OTHERS WHO SHARE THE DESIRE TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL ANIMALS IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA.

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 July 1981.

    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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