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Humane Society of Pagosa Springs Inc

EIN 74-2350919 · Pagosa Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF PAGOSA SPRINGS IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR ANIMALS IN NEED, TO PROMOTE ADOPTIONS, TO REUNITE LOST ANIMALS WITH THEIR OWNERS AND HUMANELY REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AGGRESSIVE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
53
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$91,333, executive dir.

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 16% 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. In 2025, the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs rescued and provided safe haven for over 420 dogs and cats. The organization found homes for 275 petseach one spayed or neutered as needed, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for any illnesses.An additional 29 pets were transferred to larger no-kill shelters, where they were successfully adopted. 112 lost cats and dogs were reunited with their families.In our continued effort to reduce overpopulation and unwanted litters of pets, 426 spay/neuter surgeries were performed, 235 were completed for community animals through various voucher programs, totaling $35,313. An additional $10,000 was spent on community pets emergency medical care, ensuring these animals received the life-saving care needed to keep them in their homes and avoid euthanasia.Our shelter provided long-term safekeeping to 11 pets through our partnerships with domestic violence service providers and county law enforcement.The shelter also responded to a hoarding situation, rescuing over 40 cats and one dog, getting them out of the cold winter conditions and into the safety of the shelter.HSPS hosted two successful low-cost vaccine clinics, providing core vaccines to more than 200 community pets. Through its food bank program, HSPS distributed free pet food to people in need within the community.New management staffing at the shelter helped implement a robust and effective enrichment program, ensuring animals are provided the highest level of care and training possiblereducing stress and encouraging well-being while in our care.The Humane Society of Pagosa Springs Thrift Store successfully navigated the challenges of Highway 160 construction, reducing the impact of lost parking and traffic delays by 30% of what was projected. We opened an uptown donation center, allowing donors to continue contributing items and keeping overall donations in line with previous years.The organization hosted its most successful fundraising galathe 31st Annual Auction for the Animals Pet Fashion Showexceeding its goal of $50,000 in net revenue. It was an exciting and meaningful evening of sharing our stories and introducing some of the animals in our care to our loyal and compassionate supporters.

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 October 1987.

    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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