High Plains Humane Society Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HIGH PLAINS HUMANE SOCIETY WORKS IN CURRY COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS TO REDUCE ANIMAL CRUELTY, EXPLOITATION, AND NEGLECT. WE ADVOCATE FOR SENSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT BRING FORTH POSITIVE CHANGES IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND WE EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS. WE ARE CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO MAKE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS, AND WE NETWORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHO SHARE OUR BELIEFS. STERILIZATION IS THE KEY TO SOLVING THE REGION'S OVERPOPULATION AND EXCESSIVELY HIGH EUTHANASIA NUMBERS. WE ESTABLISHED A CONTINUAL, LOW-COST SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY FOR PET OWNERS WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THIS SERVICE, AND WE MAINTAIN A PET FOOD PANTRY TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND PETS DURING TIMES OF NEED. WE PARTNER WITH VETERINARIANS, VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, AND THEIR STAFF TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE FOR EACH PET. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, EACH PET IS SPAYED OR NEUTERED. ADDITIONALLY, THEY ARE GIVEN IMPORTANT VACCINATIONS TO
- Income
- $136,448
- Spending
- $105,680
- Reserves
- 16.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 23% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $1,946 spent. HIGH PLAINS HUMANE SOCIETY WORKS IN CURRY COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS TO REDUCE ANIMAL CRUELTY, EXPLOITATION, AND NEGLECT. WE ADVOCATE FOR SENSIBLE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT BRING FORTH POSITIVE CHANGES IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND WE EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS. WE ARE CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO MAKE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS, AND WE NETWORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHO SHARE OUR BELIEFS. STERILIZATION IS THE KEY TO SOLVING THE REGION'S OVERPOPULATION AND EXCESSIVELY HIGH EUTHANASIA NUMBERS. WE ESTABLISHED A CONTINUAL, LOW-COST SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY FOR PET OWNERS WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THIS SERVICE, AND WE MAINTAIN A PET FOOD PANTRY TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND PETS DURING TIMES OF NEED. WE PARTNER WITH VETERINARIANS, VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, AND THEIR STAFF TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE FOR EACH PET. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, EACH PET IS SPAYED OR NEUTERED. ADDITIONALLY, THEY ARE GIVEN IMPORTANT VACCINATIONS TO PREVENT ILLNESS AND THE SPREADING OF DISEASES, AND A MICROCHIP TO ASSIST IN GETTING PETS BACK HOME SHOULD THEY EVER BECOME LOST.
- $101,425 spent. THE HIGH PLAINS HUMANE SOCIETYS MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR PROGRAMS THAT WILL INCREASE LIFESAVING, FULL TRANSPARENCY, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY, AND BECOME A NO-KILL SHELTER OF 90% BY 2025. WE ARE THE ADVOCATE AND VOICE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK, WE ARE THE FACE OF HOPE AS WE WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO CONSTANTLY STRIVE TO CREATE NEW IDEAS AND GOALS TO INCREASE LIFESAVING, CREATING A NEW CULTURE OF COMPASSION, TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE, VISION, AND A SAFE, PET LOVING COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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