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Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

EIN 84-0410111 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OFFER COMPASSIONATE CARE TO ANIMALS, SUPPORT SAFE COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDE SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS SHELTERING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$21.5 million
Spending
$22.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
375
Volunteers
950
Highest pay
$188,526, 10/24),inter.ceo/vp (to 10/24)

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 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 (3)
  1. $13.0 million spent. ANIMAL SHELTER: ANIMAL SHELTER: PROVIDES SHELTER, CARE AND ADOPTION OF STRAY AND UNWANTED ANIMALS IN SOUTHERN COLORADO. IN 2024, AT ITS TWO SHELTERS AND ANIMAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT, HSPPR CARED FOR 25,193 PETS, ADOPTED 12,894 ANIMALS TO NEW HOMES, REUNITED 4,889 LOST PETS WITH THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDED FOSTER CARE FOR 2,550 ANIMALS TO READY THEM FOR ADOPTION, VETERINARIANS PROVIDED MEDICAL REHABILITATION FOR 8,194 ANIMALS, SPAYED AND NEUTERED 15,405 ANIMALS INCLUDING FERAL CATS AND COMMUNITY-OWNED PETS, AND VETERINARY STAFF PROVIDED VACCINATIONS AND RELATED MEDICAL CARE FOR SHELTERED ANIMALS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF PROVIDES MATCHMAKING SUPPORT TO FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ADOPTING HOMELESS PETS AND REUNITES LOST PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS.
  2. $4.6 million spent. ANIMAL LAW ENFORCEMENT (ALE) PROTECTS THE WELFARE OF COMPANION ANIMALS AND MAINTAINS PUBLIC SAFETY BY ENFORCING LOCAL AND STATE ANIMAL LAWS. ALE IS A CONTRACTUAL SERVICE PROVIDED BY HSPPR FOR ELEVEN CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS. THIS PRIVATE-PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES THE BEST CARE FOR ANIMALS AND RELIABLE ENFORCEMENT. ALE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CAPTURING AND IMPOUNDING DANGEROUS OR STRAY ANIMALS, INVESTIGATING CASES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AND NEGLECT, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON CARE AND TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, ENFORCING LICENSING LAWS, PROVIDING EXPERT TESTIMONY IN COURT CASES, RESCUING TRAPPED ANIMALS, RESCUING ANIMALS IN DISASTER SITUATIONS, WRITING INCIDENT REPORTS, AND PROVIDING HUMANE CARE TO ANIMALS UNDER THEIR SUPERVISION. IN 2024, ANIMAL LAW ENFORCEMENT RECEIVED 46,129 CALLS FOR SERVICE AND INVESTIGATED 5,153 CRUELTY CASES.
  3. $617,675 spent. YOUTH EDUCATION: WHEN WE SHOW CHILDREN HOW TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND COMPASSIONATE, THEY GROW INTO CARING ADULTS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO THEIR PETS. OUR YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE COMPASSION AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE AND ANIMALS. HSPPR OFFERS FIELD TRIPS AND SHELTER TOURS, CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, SEASONAL CHILDREN CAMPS, AND ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. IN 2024, YOUTH EDUCATION DID 96 PRESENTATIONS AND REACHED 2,922 PEOPLE.

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 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 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 May 1951.

    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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