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Noco Humane

EIN 84-0611804 · Loveland, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO FURTHER THE COMPASSIONATE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ANIMALS AND PEOPLE.

Income
$11.2 million
Spending
$11.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
175
Volunteers
689
Highest pay
$180,250, chief exec officer

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

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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

    14 of 14 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 June 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. $5.6 million spent. Animal Care Program: For more than a year after opening NOCO Humanes Weld Campus in 2023 we met the needs of our community with determination and heart. In FY25 we cared for 11,016 animals in our two facilities created 5,259 new families and reunited 3,167 families with their lost pets .Each year hundreds of animals come through our doors in need of extra time and care before they are ready to be adopted. In FY25 1,014 animals recovering from illness growing older or simply learning to trust thrived in the care of our dedicated Foster Care volunteers getting ready for a new home. Whether inside our shelter or out in the community NOCO Humanes Behavior Team is dedicated to supporting pets with behavioral needs. 407 animals in our Pets Needing Patience program received tailored support focused on socialization stress reduction and building confidence. Beyond our walls 285 families received guidance on navigating behavior challenges at home.
  2. $1.7 million spent. Animal Protection and Control: NOCO Humanes Animal Protection & Control team is on the front lines every day responding to calls and ensuring the well-being of both animals and people across Larimer County. In FY25 our officers responded to 14,078 calls for service resulting in 24,514 responses. Those included 4,327 stray animal calls 73 for aggressive stray animals 1,353 bite cases 888 barking complaints and 1,353 bite cases. Five of our Animal Protection & Control officers are commissioned Bureau of Animal Protection Agents through the Colorado Department of Agriculture allowing them to work with local law enforcement to enforce state-level animal cruelty and dangerous dog statutes. This ability provides additional tools to help keep animals safe.
  3. $2.0 million spent. .Veterinary Services: Every animal who arrives at NOCO Humane receives expert medical attention from our Veterinary Services Team. In FY25 our team provided 13,921 vaccinations 4,119 spay neuter dental and other surgeries and skillfully cared for 789 animals with infectious diseases. We work with Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine to provide first- third- and fourth-year veterinary students with hands-on experience including providing vaccines and spay neuter surgeries.
  4. $371,071 spent. VETERINARY SERVICES: IN FY24 WE PROVIDED BASIC HEALTH PROTECTION TO OUR ANIMALS WITH 17,039 VACCINATIONS 3,025 SPAY NEUTER DENTAL AND OTHER SURGERIES PERFORMED BY OUR VETERINARY SERVICES TEAM AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CSU VETERINARY STUDENTS. WE PROVIDED COMPASSIONATE SKILLED CARE FOR 765 CATS DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS SUFFERING FROM UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION AND 110 ANIMALS DIAGNOSED WITH RINGWORM. WE ALSO COLLABORATED WITH OTHER LOCAL RESCUE GROUPS TO HELP PROVIDE LOW-COST AND FREE SPAY NEUTER SERVICES VACCINES MICROCHIPS AND OTHER SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. WE BEGAN OFFERING POST-ADOPTION FOLLOW UP CARE FOR PETS WITH MEDICAL ISSUES THAT MIGHT BE DUE TO THEIR SHELTER STAY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 2026.

    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 1971.

    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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