Yakima Humane Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE YAKIMA HUMANE SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO ENDING ANIMAL SUFFERING AND CRUELTY, REDUCING ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC REGARDING PET OWNERSHIP WHILE PROMOTING KINDNESS AND COMMITMENT TO THEIR WELFARE
- Income
- $4.3 million
- Spending
- $2.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 11.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
- Employees
- 58
- Volunteers
- 40
- Highest pay
- $104,423, executive dir.
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 113% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.4 million spent. Animal Care and Adoption Services: The Yakima Humane Society is the only animal shelter serving Yakima County (the second largest county in Washington State) since its inception in 1904. YHS welcomes all animals and keeps them available for adoption while providing medical care as needed. Upon arrival, every animal receives an initial health evaluation and basic preventative care: vaccinations,flea and tick treatment, and parasite preventative measures. The health and welfare of the animals in our care is our first priority. Shelter pets diagnosed with an illness or injury are treated by local veterinarians. Spay or neuter surgery and a microchip implant are performed on every cat or dog prior to adoption. YHS neither euthanizes for lack of space, nor places time restraints on the animals in theircare.
- $862,823 spent. Spay and Neuter Services: YHS provides low-cost spay and neuter services for qualifying individuals throughout Yakima and Kittitas County. We also ensure all animals that come into the shelter are spayed or neutered before being adopted. In addition, we perform weekly spay/neuter clinics for feral cat colonies in Yakima.
- Community Education and Outreach Services: YHS provides education and outreach via print and electronic communications, as well as public speaking presentations at community events, schools,chamber meetings, civic and social service organization meetings, fundraising events, local media, and networking opportunities throughout Yakima Countys business and nonprofit community.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1953.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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