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Humane Society of Oldham County Inc

EIN 61-1166840 · Lagrange, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair57 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HUMANE SOCIETY WAS CREATED TO HELP THE COUNTY RUN AN ANIMAL SHELTER, BUILD A FACILITY, AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNWANTED PETS IN THE AREA BY OFFERING LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS TO THE PUBLIC AND OTHER ANIMAL RESCUES. THE HUMANE SOCIETY ALSO HELPS FIND HOMES FOR COUNTLESS HOMELESS PETS.

Income
$798,637
Spending
$621,400
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
14
Volunteers
207
Highest pay
$74,616, directo of operations

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 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Fair: 57 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $287,451 spent. LOW COST SPAY / NEUTER SURGERY IS PROVIDED WEEKLY FOR ANIMAL OWNERS WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THIS SERVICE AND TO OTHER RESCUE GROUPS WHO RELY ON THIS SERVICE TO CONTINUE THEIR WORK.
  2. $197,762 spent. REHOME UNWANTED AND HOMELESS ANIMALS BY FINDING THEM PERMANENT LOVING HOMES. ANIMALS ARE RESCUED FROM UNNECESSARY EUTHANASIA FROM LOCAL SHELTERS, AND FROM OWNER SURRENDERS ELIMINATING THE NEED TO TURN THE ANIMAL IN TO THE LOCAL SHELTER. IN BOTH CASES A TAX BENEFIT IS REALIZED BY THOSE COMMUNITIES WHEN THE HOLDING OVERHEAD COSTS ACCRUED IN THE LOCAL SHELTER.

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 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 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 November 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 November 4, 2026.

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