Humane Society of Oldham County
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Humane Society of Oldham County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Humane Society of Oldham Countys mission is to rescue and re-home animals in need, to provide low-cost spay/neuter, vaccine, and adoption services, and to safeguard the health and happiness of every animal that comes through its doors. The nonprofit educates the wider community on responsible pet care via its staff and volunteers while maintaining high ethical standards of financial governance. Its guiding principles are prevention of animal cruelty, a deep commitment to compassionate and transformative outcomes, and leading by example within the community to protect and promote the health and welfare of all creatures great and small.
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, KY
The Humane Society of Oldham County is a stand-alone no-kill animal rescue dedicated to reducing the number of unwanted pets in its area by offering low cost spay and neuter clinics. The nonprofit locates forever homes for homeless pets; provides support for community cat colonies by providing spay/neuter services, food and veterinary care; and has a large volunteer base that allows it to keep administrative costs low, making every dollar count.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Humane Society of Oldham County's program expenses were:
| Clinic | $287,451 |
| Adoptions | $197,762 |
| Other | $12,376 |
| Total Program Expenses | $497,589 |
Chief Executive
Debbie Croak, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Rollo Fox
Board Size
5
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
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 Humane Society of Oldham County's unaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $571,748 |
| Clinic fees | $83,989 |
| Adoption fees | $69,675 |
| Net investment return | $52,997 |
| Special events | $40,482 |
| Gain on sale of property and equipment | $10,000 |
| Miscellaneous income | $119 |
| Total Income | $829,010 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $829,010 |
| Total expenses: | $633,368 |
| Program expenses | $497,589 |
| Fundraising expenses | $64,907 |
| Administrative expenses | $70,872 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $195,642 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,297,652 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,493,294 |
| Total Liabilities | $237 |
| Total Assets | $2,493,531 |
Ending net assets as reported above include $2,306,160 without donor restrictions and $187,134 with donor restrictions.
Total assets as reported above include $1,496,824 in property and equipment, net.
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