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Nassau Humane Society Inc

EIN 59-2667141 · Fern Bch, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES RESCUE, SHELTER, VETERINARY CARE, AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR HOMELESS AND ABANDONED PETS IN NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA. SERVICES INCLUDE ANIMAL INTAKE, MEDICAL TREATMENT, REHABILITATION, DAILY CARE, AND PLACEMENT INTO PERMANENT HOMES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A COMMUNITY DOG PARK AVAILABLE THROUGH MEMBERSHIP.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
45
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. ADOPTIONS - OUR ADOPTION PROGRAM WORKS TO PLACE ANIMALS IN SAFE, PERMANENT HOMES THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROCESS THAT INCLUDES INTAKE, VETERINARY CARE, BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT, AND MATCHING WITH SUITABLE ADOPTERS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO ADOPTERS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM ALSO ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH, EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND REDUCE PET HOMELESSNESS.
  2. $237,601 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS - THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DOG PARK, COVERS ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, AND PROVIDES ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA. IT ALSO FUNDS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SPECIAL EVENTS, TO GENERATE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
  3. $182,647 spent. MOBILE CLINIC - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A MOBILE VETERINARY CLINIC THAT PROVIDES SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES FOR SHELTER ANIMALS AND DELIVERS SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR) INITIATIVE, CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, TO ADDRESS THE OVERPOPULATION OF COMMUNITY CATS. THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE, REDUCE SHELTER INTAKE, AND PROMOTE POPULATION CONTROL.
  4. $152,569 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: ANIMAL CONTROL, DOG PARK, EMERGENCY EVACUATION, TECHNOLOGY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 May 1989.

    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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