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Blue Mountain Humane Society

EIN 91-0828499 · Walla Walla, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PREVENT CRUELTY AND PROMOTE KINDNESS TO COMPANION ANIMALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
42
Volunteers
469
Highest pay
$105,031, medical director

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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. IN 2024, BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETY GAVE HUNDREDS OF ANIMALS A SECOND CHANCE WHILE PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT TO THE PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR THEM.WE WELCOMED 662 DOGS AND 577 CATS INTO OUR CARE, MANY ARRIVING AS STRAYS, THROUGH OWNER SURRENDERS, OR VIA LAW ENFORCEMENT SEIZURES. THANKS TO THE DEDICATION OF OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND FOSTER FAMILIES, 383 DOGS AND 549 CATS FOUND NEW HOMES, INCLUDING PLAYFUL PUPPIES AND KITTENS, LOYAL ADULT COMPANIONS, AND CHERISHED SENIORS. OUR FOSTER PROGRAM GAVE 245 ANIMALS THE CHANCE TO HEAL, GROW, AND PREPARE FOR ADOPTION IN A HOME SETTING.OUR VETERINARY TEAM PERFORMED 3,406 SURGERIES, INCLUDING 539 LOW-INCOME SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES THAT KEPT PETS WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND 227 TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN SURGERIES TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF COMMUNITY CATS.AS THE REGION'S ONLY OPEN-ADMISSION SHELTER, WE MET RISING DEMAND WITH COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT, ENSURING THAT EVERY ANIMAL WE SERVED IN 2024 HAD THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND HOPEFUL FUTURE.

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

  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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1970.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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