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Humane Society of Mason County

EIN 91-1378403 · Belfair, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak40 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SPAY & NEUTER SERVICES AND ANIMAL SHELTER. ADMINISTER VACCINATIONS AND PREVENTATIVE CARE SERVICES. OFFER ACCESSIBLE VETERINARY CARE TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. PROVIDE ANIMALS WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$757,350
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
13
Highest pay
$65,385, executive di

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 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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. $460,561 spent. CLINIC PROVIDED LOW-COST SPAYING AND NEUTERING SERVICES TO OVER 4071 PETS, REDUCING PET OVERPOPULATION AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. ADMINISTERED VACCINATIONS AND PREVENTATIVE CARE TO 2800+ ANIMALS, ENSURING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. OFFERING ACCESSIBLE VETERINARY CARE TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, IMPROVING THE OVERALL WELFARE OF PETS AND HELPING BELOVED PETS REMAIN WITH THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $206,529 spent. ANIMAL CARE SHELTERED AND REHOMED 934 ABANDONED OR SURRENDERED ANIMALS, PROVIDING THEM WITH LOVING CARE AND A SECOND CHANCE AT FINDING FOREVER HOMES. MANAGED A ROBUST FOSTER PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF RESCUE ANIMALS, PROMOTING THEIR SOCIALIZATION AND ADOPTION READINESS WITH OVER 100 FOSTER FAMILIES. CONDUCTED PREVENTATIVE AND EMERGENT MEDICAL CARE TO ADDRESS ALL NEEDS OF EACH ANIMAL, ENSURING THEY ARE HEALTHY FOR THEIR NEW HOMES.
  3. $66,979 spent. COMMUNITY AWARENESS OPERATED A VITAL PET FOOD PANTRY, DISTRIBUTING NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO 5100 FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS, ENSURING BELOVED PETS REMAIN WITH THEIR FAMILIES DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. ORGANIZED ENGAGING OUTREACH EVENTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, REACHING THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, SPAYING/NEUTERING, AND PET HEALTH. MOBILIZED A DEDICATED TEAM OF 112 VOLUNTEERS WHO TIRELESSLY SUPPORTED OUTREACH EFFORTS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND DAILY OPERATIONS, FOSTERING A CULTURE OF COMPASSION AND SERVICE WITHIN THE 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

  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 December 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 June 2006.

    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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