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Dona Ana County Humane Society

EIN 85-6019249 · Las Cruces, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DONA ANA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY'S (DACHS) MISSION IS TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR ANIMALS AND THEIR PEOPLE IN DONA ANA COUNTY, NM, AND TO MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPASSION THROUGH EDUCATION, LEGISLATION AND LEADERSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION AND DEFENDING THE ABUSED. WE DO THIS THROUGH OFFERING EMERGENCY VETERINARY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS, EDUCATION, FREE TRAINING FOR SHELTER DOGS THAT ARE GOING INTO THEIR NEW ADOPTIVE HOMES, AND PET ADOPTION ASSISTANCE TO SENIOR CITIZENS.

Income
$286,991
Spending
$332,792
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
39.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$62,020, executive di

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $246,748 spent. THE ANIMAL RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY, QUALITY OF LIFE AND PREVENTIVE VETERINARY CARE FOR THE PETS OF LOW-INCOME PET OWNERS THROUGH VOUCHERS THAT ARE ACCEPTED BY MOST VETERINARY OFFICERS IN DONA ANA COUNTY. THE PET OWNERS MUST PAY A SMALL CO-PAY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A VETERINARY AID VOUCHER.
  2. $36,372 spent. THE PETS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES VOUCHERS TO SENIOR CITIZENS WHO WISH TO ADOPT A PET FROM THE ANIMAL SERVICE CENTER OF MESILLA VALLEY (ASCMV). THE VOUCHERS COME WITH THE ADDED INCENTIVE OF FREE DOG TRAINING.
  3. $9,490 spent. IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT DOGS FROM BEING RETURNED TO THE SHELTER, THE "RUFF TO READY" PROGRAM OFFERS BASIC BEHAVIOR TRAINING TO SHELTER DOGS THAT ARE IN FOSTER CARE, FOSTER-TO-ADOPT, OR NEW ADOPTIVE HOMES THROUGH THE ASCMV.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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