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Mcminn Regional Humane Society

EIN 62-1443811 · Athens, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND PROMOTION OF HUMANE ANIMAL PRACTICES

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
15
Volunteers
103
Highest pay
$113,562, veterinarian

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 64% 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

    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.

  • 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 December 31, 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. $893,180 spent. THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE MRHS SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC CONTINUED WITH ALL ANIMALS ADOPTED FROM THE CITY OF ATHENS ANIMAL SHELTER, AS WELL AS MORE ANIMALS IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, BEING STERILIZED AND GIVEN INITIAL SHOTS. MANY RECEIVED MUCH NEEDED MEDICAL CARE FROM OUR FACILITY AS WELL, ALTHOUGH THE SERVICES PROVIDED ARE LIMITED COMPARED TO A REGULAR VETERINARIAN'S OFFICE. MRHS CONTINUED TO OFFER ADOPTION SPECIALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ENCOURAGE AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SPAYING AND NEUTERING. THE CLINIC CONTINUED ITS SERVICES TO THE CITY SHELTER, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, OF PROVIDING SOME VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO ADOPTION (BORDETELLA VACCINES FOR ALL SHELTER DOGS), FLEA MEDICATIONS FOR ALL SHELTER ANIMALS, AND TREATMENT FOR ALL SICK ANIMALS. THE CLINIC VETERINARIAN MADE NEARLY DAILY ROUNDS AT THE SHELTER. (DOES NOT INCLUDE IN-KIND EXPENSES OF $31,500)
  2. $24,907 spent. MANY MRHS VOLUNTEERS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ATHENS ANIMAL SHELTER, CONTINUED OUR MISSION TO SAVE LIVES THROUGH INCREASED ADOPTIONS AND RESCUES. MRHS CONTINUED TO ALIGN WITH MANY RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS TO TRANSPORT ANIMALS TO OTHER STATES TO BE PLACED IN PERMANENT HOMES. OVERALL OUR ADOPTION AND RESCUE NUMBERS INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY OVER THE PRIOR YEAR.
  3. SEVERAL MRHS VOLUNTEERS ALSO CONTINUED AND ENHANCED OUR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN AREA SCHOOLS AND BEGAN DEVELOPING ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL LIBRARY AND YMCA. PLANS WERE MADE TO POSSIBLY ADD A LIBRARY AND LEARNING SPACE. BOOKS PROMOTING ANIMAL ADOPTIONS AND THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS WOULD BE AVAILABLE AT THIS SPACE. IN ADDITION, POSSIBLE SUMMER PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS ARE BEING CONSIDERED. MRHS VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE TO OFFER CLINIC AND SHELTER CUSTOMERS INFORMATION ABOUT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THEIR PETS.
  4. MRHS HAS PARTNERED WITH A LARGE AREA DISTRIBUTION CENTER TO RECEIVE PALLETS OF UNSALEABLE PET FOOD (RETURNED OR DAMAGED) ON A FAIRLY REGULAR BASIS. THE FOOD IS STORED AT THE CITY SHELTER AND GIVEN OUT TO SHELTER CUSTOMERS ON AN "AS NEEDED" BASIS. IT IS DIFFICULT TO PLACE A VALUE ON THESE DONATIONS AS EACH PALLET IS DIFFERENT IN AMOUNT AND QUALITY . ADDITIONALLY, WE PAID $1,511 FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE PALLETS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 June 1991.

    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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