Connecticut Humane Society
Connecticut Humane Society reported $19.4 million in revenue and $10.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $72.21 went to program services, $11.95 to management and general costs and $15.84 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 68.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $268,735 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 29% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $10MFor context, the median across 245 covered animal-related charities: $83.96 programs, $9.42 management, $6.62 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $19MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 72.2% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.0% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 15.8% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.12 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 68.3% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 4.3% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $268,735 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.60% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 142.5 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 7 of 7 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseIn 2024, the Connecticut Humane Society (chs) ran three animal care and adoption centers, successfully finding homes for 1,451 animals. These pets came from various sources: owner surrenders, law enforcement, and partner shelters. Each animal received comprehensive care: food, exercise, shelter, medical treatment, enrichment, and adoption services. Our dedicated staff veterinarians conducted 11,070 medical exams, administered 4,223 vaccines, and performed 1,138 spay/neuter surgeries. Additionally, 415 pets received extra behavior support. On average, each animal stayed in care for 40.3 days…
The public clinic program offers low-cost, donor-subsidized veterinary care to pets who lack access to traditional veterinary services. The fox memorial clinic supports pet owners facing financial difficulties, providing both treatment for injuries and illnesses as well as wellness and preventive care. The goal is to relieve pain, extend life, and keep pets in their homes rather than in shelters. In 2024, the fox memorial clinic served 1,302 animals, administering 1,716 vaccines and performing 1 spay/neuter surgery. Additionally, 10 mobile clinics across the state provided care to 319 pets…
Chs fights animal cruelty and neglect by educating the public on proper animal care and humane treatment. We also extend our impact through animal welfare university, where thousands of animals benefit from training provided to animal control officers and human services professionals. Additionally, we offer one-on-one consultations with pet owners and work with government agencies on animal related policies. Our crisis fostering and emergency resources play a crucial role in keeping pets in their homes. In 2024, we distributed 230,849 meals through our pet food pantry. Additionally, chs…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $210,781 | $0 | $57,954 | $268,735 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $143,261 | $0 | $58,334 | $201,595 |
| VETERINARIAN Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $136,687 | $0 | $54,382 | $191,069 |
| DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $159,526 | $0 | $27,650 | $187,176 |
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $129,280 | $0 | $27,814 | $157,094 |
| VETERINARIAN Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $130,511 | $0 | $16,181 | $146,692 |
| DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,347 | $0 | $19,636 | $138,983 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Connecticut Humane Society (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $470K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b7 · 7 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5107
- Volunteers Part I, line 6414
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| VIKING CONSTRUCTION INC Construction | $9,149,699 |
| NEWPORT ONE Prof. Fundraising services | $644,186 |
| COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS Investment advisory services | $218,034 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
59 private foundations reported grants to Connecticut Humane Society totaling $710K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Connecticut Humane Society's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Connecticut Humane Society reported that 72.2% of its $10.3 million in expenses went to program services, 12.0% to management and general and 15.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Connecticut Humane Society pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Connecticut Humane Society reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $268,735, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Connecticut Humane Society get its money?
Of $19.4 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 68.3% came from contributions and grants and 4.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Connecticut Humane Society a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 06-0667605 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503039349300205 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202413049349301871 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202303059349301410 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202232769349300303 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202102809349300735 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022139349300707 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 06-0667605: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.