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Arizona Humane Society

EIN 86-0135567 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people.

Income
$52.2 million
Spending
$39.6 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
586
Volunteers
4,886
Highest pay
$437,870, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 October 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 (4)
  1. $16.6 million spent. SINCE 1957, THE ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY (AHS) HAS SERVED AS A SAFETY NET FOR THE VALLEY'S MOST VULNERABLE ANIMALS. OUR LIFESAVING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OUR LAZIN ANIMAL FOUNDATION TRAUMA HOSPITAL, MUTTERNITY SUITES, KITTEN NURSERY, BOTTLE BABY KITTEN ICU AND PARVO PUPPY ICU SAVE THE LIVES OF PETS ROUTINELY EUTHANIZED IN OTHER SHELTERS. LAST YEAR, OUR TRAUMA HOSPITAL TREATED 17,803 SICK, INJURED AND ABUSED HOMELESS PETS, WHICH WAS MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF ALL THE ANIMALS WHO CAME THROUGH OUR DOORS. WE ALSO CARED FOR 389 CRITICALLY ILL DOGS IN OUR PARVO PUPPY ICU AND 996 MOMS AND BABIES IN OUR MUTTERNITY AND MEOWTURNITY SUITES. OUR KITTEN NURSERY AND BOTTLE BABY KITTEN ICU CARED FOR 3,002 NEWBORN KITTENS AND PUPPIES. (Expenses $ 1,760,261 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 226,361) OUR SUPPORT TEAMS, WHICH INCLUDE FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORT, ANIMAL CARE & EXPERIENCE, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, WAREHOUSE AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT AND SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN HELPING US SAVE THE LIVES OF HOMELESS PETS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  2. $8.1 million spent. LAST YEAR, AHS SAVED 16,539 ANIMALS THROUGH ADOPTION AND OTHER PLACEMENT OUTLETS, AND OUR ETHICAL NO-KILL PHILOSOPHY ENSURES WE NEVER EUTHANIZE A PET FOR SPACE OR LENGTH OF TIME. WE ARE ALSO COMMITTED TO KEEPING PETS IN HOMES AND OUT OF SHELTERS. OUR PET RESOURCE CENTER HANDLES MORE THAN 350 CALLS A DAY, CONNECTING PET OWNERS WITH AFFORDABLE MEDICAL, BEHAVIOR AND SUPPORT SERVICES. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY TO 22,082 OWNED AND SHELTER ANIMALS, HELPING TO REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES TO 40,075 OWNED ANIMALS THROUGH OUR VETERINARY CLINICS. OUR FOSTER HEROES EXPAND OUR CAPACITY FOR CARE, PROVIDING TEMPORARY HOMES FOR 400-800 PETS AT ANY GIVEN TIME, WHILE OUR VOLUNTEERS GIVE OVER 78,200 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO OUR PETS EACH YEAR.
  3. $3.5 million spent. AHS' EMERGENCY ANIMAL MEDICAL TECHNICIANS ARE ON THE ROAD 365 DAYS A YEAR RESCUING MORE THAN 12,100 ABUSED, INJURED AND ABANDONED ANIMALS IN 2024. WE SEEK JUSTICE FOR ABUSED ANIMALS, AND OUR EAMTS PARTNER WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONDUCT 10,700 CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS EACH YEAR. THIS PAST YEAR, OUR EAMTS RESPONDED TO 114 CASES IN WHICH WE SEIZED 10 ANIMALS OR MORE FROM JUST ONE RESIDENCE. WE SEIZED 2,453 ANIMALS TOTAL FROM THESE CASES. WE ADVANCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT PETS INVOLVED IN THE MOST HORRIFIC CASES AND ADVOCATE TO FIGHT CRUELTY AND NEGLECT. AHS ALSO SERVES AS THE STATE'S DESIGNATED RESPONDER FOR ANIMALS IN DISTRESS DURING NATURAL DISASTERS. (Expenses $ 1,760,261 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 226,361) OUR SUPPORT TEAMS, WHICH INCLUDE FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORT, ANIMAL CARE & EXPERIENCE, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, WAREHOUSE AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT AND SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN HELPING US SAVE THE LIVES OF HOMELESS PETS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  4. $1.8 million spent. OUR SUPPORT TEAMS, WHICH INCLUDE FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORT, ANIMAL CARE & EXPERIENCE, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, WAREHOUSE AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT AND SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN HELPING US SAVE THE LIVES OF HOMELESS PETS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 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 October 2024.

    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 February 2001.

    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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