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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2026 Expires: August 2028

Atlanta Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
6
(404) 875-5331
1551 Perry Boulevard Northwest
Atlanta, GA, 30318
https://atlantahumane.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Atlanta Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Atlanta Humane does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least Every 2 Years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization's performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Atlanta Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to improve animal welfare in the southeastern United States by providing quality animal services including preventative initiatives, education, advocacy and adoption of animals into permanent loving homes."

Year, State Incorporated:
1873, GA

Atlanta Humane Society (Atlanta Humane) states that it provides sheltering and adoption, veterinary services, and community engagement to care for neglected animals, reduce animal homelessness, and make pet ownership more accessible. The organization reports that it is a no-kill shelter and works with transport partners across Georgia to transfer and admit animals needing medical or behavioral help into their programming. Atlanta Humane states that its Shelter Medicine and Behavior Teams offer animals medical treatment services and individualized behavior plans. In addition, the organization's community outreach services include affordable veterinary care, free pet food and pet resources, and a helpline for pet-owners looking for support and guidance on pet care. Atlanta Humane also reports that its Operation Humane team investigates animal cruelty and neglect cases, assists in natural disasters, and educates law enforcement on best practices for investigating cruelty cases. In 2025, the organization states that over 60,800 animals were directly impacted through its network of veterinary care, sheltering, and outreach.

For the year ended September 30, 2025, Atlanta Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's program expenses were:

Animal care services $11,061,975
Remedy veterinary services $2,196,490
Community engagement $1,871,213
Total Program Expenses $15,129,678

Chief Executive
Calvin "Cal" Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$471,315

Chair of the Board
Janice B. Wright

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Former Episcopal Priest and Nonprofit Executive

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
106

*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Door-to-door appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, Workplace Giving

Fundraising costs were 18% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $14,423,016, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Atlanta Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended September 30, 2025.

Source of Funds
Contributions $12,225,804
In-kind contributions $1,584,122
Remedy veterinary services $1,174,340
Animal care services $733,180
Special events, net $613,090
Investment income, net $536,170
Total Income $16,824,299

Programs: 78% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $16,824,299
Total expenses: $19,297,364
  Program expenses $15,129,678
  Fundraising expenses $2,611,213
  Administrative expenses $1,556,473
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-2,473,065
Beginning Net Assets $47,841,143
Other Changes In Net Assets $2,967,099
Ending Net Assets $48,335,177
Total Liabilities $2,285,718
Total Assets $50,620,895

Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to an acquisition of substantially all assets, including land, buildings, and equipment, of the Humane Society of Cobb County ($1,532,984), and a net realized and unrealized gain on marketable securities and beneficial interests in perpetual trusts ($1,434,115).

Note 2: According to Atlanta Humane's consolidated audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2025, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $1,584,122 in the form of prescription and regular food supplies ($1,281,782), medical supplies ($140,088), online advertising services ($88,313), and other items ($73,939).

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Report completed by:
BBB of Metro Atlanta, Athens & NE Georgia