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Humane Society of Central Oregon SPCA

EIN 93-0616957 · Bend, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HUMANE SOCIETY OF CENTRAL OREGON (HSCO) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES CARE FOR LOST, SURRENDERED, AND ABANDONED COMPANION ANIMALS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL OREGON. HSCO PROVIDES HOLISTIC AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR EVERY ANIMAL ENTERING OUR SHELTER. THIS INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY CARE, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CARE FOR EACH ANIMAL'S NEEDS. HSCO ALSO OFFERS PROACTIVE RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT PREVENT ANIMALS FROM HAVING TO COME TO THE SHELTER, LIKE ACCESSIBLE SPAY/NEUTER AND VACCINE SERVICES, AND FREE PET FOOD. WE PARTNER WITH COUNTY AND CITY GOVERNMENTS TO OFFER HUMANE SHELTER SERVICES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND ARE THE ONLY SHELTER IN THE ENTIRE CENTRAL OREGON REGION THAT OFFERS REGULAR OWNER SURRENDER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
13.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
68
Volunteers
525
Highest pay
$191,576, shelter clinic director

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

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 13.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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. $2.4 million spent. ANIMAL SHELTER: HSCO SERVES A VITAL NEED THROUGHOUT CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITIES BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE COMPANION ANIMAL SERVICES INCLUDING: RECEIVING STRAY AND ABANDONED ANIMALS, OWNER SURRENDERS, AND COMPLETING COURT ORDERED HOLDS.
  2. $450,455 spent. HSCO ENDED 2024 WITH A 92% LIVE RELEASE RATE, IN PART, BY CONNECTING 1,342 ANIMALS WITH LOVING, ADOPTIVE HOMES AND WORKING DILIGENTLY TO RETURN 669 LOST PETS TO THEIR FAMILIES. ALL ANIMALS THAT ARE ADOPTED FROM HSCO ARE SPAYED OR NEUTERED, VACCINATED, AND MICROCHIPPED PRIOR TO GOING HOME AND OFTEN THEY RECEIVE SPECIALIZED VETERINARY CARE AND TREATMENTS, DEPENDING ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES, THE HSCO VETERINARY OUTREACH PROGRAM WORKS TO CONNECT PET OWNERS IN CENTRAL OREGON WITH LIFESAVING VETERINARY CARE FOR THEIR BELOVED FAMILY PETS.
  3. $708,584 spent. THRIFT STORE: THE HSCO THRIFT STORE RECEIVES DONATED ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, JEWELRY, AND VEHICLES FROM THE COMMUNITY ON A DAILY BASIS. THESE ITEMS ARE CAREFULLY SORTED, PRICED, AND MADE READY FOR RE-SALE BY OUR DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THE NET PROCEEDS FROM THE THRIFT STORE ARE USED TO FUND VITAL SHELTER OPERATIONS, MAKING THIS PROGRAM CRITICAL TO THE ONGOING FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE HSCO. THE HSCO THRIFT STORE ALSO SUPPORTS OUR ADOPTION PROGRAM BY HOUSING AVAILABLE SMALL ANIMALS (RABBITS, GUINEA PIGS, HAMSTERS, ETC.) AND ADOPTING THEM TO LOVING FAMILIES DIRECTLY FROM THE STORE.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 February 1977.

    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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