Animal Humane Society
Animal Humane Society reported $24.9 million in revenue and $20.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $69.26 went to program services, $10.03 to management and general costs and $20.71 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 80.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $281,014 (President & CEO (To Dec. 2024)). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 2% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $21MFor 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
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $25M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$79.94 $20M
- Program service revenue$16.76 $4.2M
- Investment income$3.30 $827K
Other revenue was negative: −$171K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 69.3% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 20.7% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.21 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 80.5% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 16.9% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $281,014 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.35% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 28.6 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 11 of 12 | 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseAdoption and SurrenderAHS helps thousands of dogs, cats, and critters in need find loving homes each year. AHS's commitment to open admission guarantees safe refuge to every animal that comes to us for help. Innovations and investments in medical treatment and behavioral rehabilitation ensure that we can help animals with even the most significant challenges. As a result, AHS now places almost 90 percent of the animals entrusted to its care, up from 59 percent in 2008. The success of AHS's shelter program is reflected in three key measures: the total number of animals admitted for rehoming…
Community EngagementAHS works with individuals and organizations across Minnesota to create a more humane world for animals, including: Outreach to under-engaged communities, including education programs and free or low-cost services that empower low-income pet owners and improve the lives of pets. A pet food pantry that distributed more than 22 tons of cat and dog food and 4 tons of cat litter to Minnesota families in need. Temporary pet housing that provided foster care for 91 animals from 72 families experiencing temporary hardship. Education programs that foster humane values and…
Pet ServicesAHS offers programs to serve all stages of an animal's life, including: A free Pet Helpline (952-HELP-PET) that handled 72,508 incoming calls, providing caring, compassionate advice and resources to help with everything from solving behavior problems to finding pet-friendly housing. Compassionate end-of-life services, including owner-requested euthanasia for 969 pets and a weekly pet loss support group. Online resources for pet owners, including a pet resource library at animalhumanesociety.org
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President & CEO (To Dec. 2024) Officer, 39.00 hrs/week | $242,195 | $0 | $38,819 | $281,014 |
| Chief Operating & Financia Officer, 47.00 hrs/week | $218,929 | $0 | $48,044 | $266,973 |
| Chief Medical Officer Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $154,498 | $0 | $37,338 | $191,836 |
| Chief Advancement Officer Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $173,676 | $0 | $16,004 | $189,680 |
| Chief Community Engagement Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $152,381 | $0 | $13,519 | $165,900 |
| Chief Marketing & Technology Officer Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $131,565 | $0 | $20,784 | $152,349 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Animal Humane Society (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.2M (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
FY2025 · 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–1b12 · 11 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 5439
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,282
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Newport One Inc Donor Mailings | $381,051 |
| Blackbaud Fundraising Software Platforms | $152,370 |
| The Improve Group Community Needs Assessment | $138,550 |
| HGA Architects (Capital Campaign) | $125,114 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
76 private foundations reported grants to Animal Humane Society totaling $2.7M 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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Every number above is copied from Animal Humane Society's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Animal Humane Society, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Animal Humane Society's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Animal Humane Society reported that 69.3% of its $20.8 million in expenses went to program services, 10.0% to management and general and 20.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Animal Humane Society pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Animal Humane Society reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $281,014, for the role of President & CEO (To Dec. 2024) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Animal Humane Society get its money?
Of $24.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 80.5% came from contributions and grants and 16.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Animal Humane Society a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 41-0693842 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
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202630309349300738 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202423479349301037 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202440719349300339 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202233339349300633 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202200449349300605 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202120329349300832 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 41-0693842: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.