Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported $17.8 million in revenue and $18.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $78.02 went to program services, $7.60 to management and general costs and $14.38 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 89.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $471,315 (President and CEO). 17 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 23% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $18MFor 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 September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $18M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$89.38 $16M
- Program service revenue$4.81 $855K
- Investment income$5.81 $1.0M
Other revenue was negative: −$460. 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) | 78.0% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 7.6% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 14.4% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.16 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 89.4% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 4.8% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $471,315 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.62% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 17 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 31.3 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 13 of 13 | 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 expenseANIMAL SERVICES - Creating meaningful change for animals in Atlanta requires a whole-community approach. In our last fiscal year, our services directly impacted 60,817 animals through a connected network of veterinary care, sheltering, and outreach. We provided medical treatment to 4,536 animals, performed 6,235 spay/neuter surgeries, and distributed over 1.1 million pet meals to families and shelters in need. We also supported families in urgent need by providing emergencyboarding, veterinary care, and reunification services. These aren't just services... they're life-changing interventions…
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES - Over the past year, we connected 31,459 community members with vital animal welfare support through our Resource Center. From spay/neuter guidance to keeping pets with their families during crisis, every touchpoint reflected our belief that every animal deserves care. We amplified this work with targeted communications, public outreach, and our Day of Giving to unite our city in defense of the defenseless through action, awareness, and heart
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 and CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $414,219 | $0 | $57,096 | $471,315 |
| SVP and Chief Philanthropy Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $274,247 | $0 | $50,169 | $324,416 |
| SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $241,344 | $0 | $52,556 | $293,900 |
| SVP and Chief Operating Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $244,561 | $0 | $30,182 | $274,743 |
| Director of Animal Health Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $174,061 | $0 | $15,381 | $189,442 |
| Senior Philanthropy Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $170,835 | $0 | $7,466 | $178,301 |
| VP of Employee Success Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,457 | $0 | $8,771 | $158,228 |
| VP of Mission Delivery Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $115,158 | $0 | $20,356 | $135,514 |
17 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.4M (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–1b13 · 13 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 4No
- 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 5162
- Volunteers Part I, line 62,139
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| New Canvassing Experience Fundraising Services | $355,550 |
| RKD Group Marketing and Fundraising | $348,702 |
| Integris LLC IT Services | $337,908 |
| Legendary Events Social Gathering Services | $270,807 |
| Albion Construction Management | $248,272 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
13 private foundations reported grants to Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals totaling $33,629 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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Of every $100 Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals spent in FY2025, $78.02 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported that 78.0% of its $18.0 million in expenses went to program services, 7.6% to management and general and 14.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $471,315, for the role of President and CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals get its money?
Of $17.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 89.4% came from contributions and grants and 4.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Atlanta Humane Society & Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 58-0685900 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), 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 September 30, 2025, object 202611189349300421 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202501219349301945 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202431569349300748 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202331589349301608 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202201159349301440 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202101339349304865 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 58-0685900: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.