Kentucky Humane Society
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
Kentucky Humane Society meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Kentucky Humane Society is a champion for companion animals. Through leadership, education, and proactive solutions, it is creating more compassionate communities.
Year, State Incorporated:
1943, KY
The Kentucky Humane Society is the state’s oldest animal welfare organization and largest animal adoption agency, finding homes for more than 5,500 dogs, cats, and horses a year. It also runs Kentucky’s largest public spay/neuter clinic, a mobile veterinary clinic, Pet Resources Services department, dog training classes, volunteer opportunities, and two pet resorts offering overnight boarding, grooming, and doggy daycare.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, Kentucky Humane Society's program expenses were:
| Program services | $8,280,710 |
| Total Program Expenses | $8,280,710 |
Chief Executive
Alisa Gray, President & CEO
Chair of the Board
Patrick Padgett
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, Kentucky Medical Association
Board Size
12
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.), Membership appeals, Other
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 Kentucky Humane Society's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and bequests | $5,542,349 |
| Program fees | $3,658,239 |
| Special events, net | $741,842 |
| Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) on investments | $497,586 |
| Contributions of nonfinancial assets | $474,828 |
| Net investment income | $337,012 |
| Distribution from and change in value of perpetual trusts | $-371,453 |
| Total Income | $10,880,403 |
Programs: 86% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $10,880,403 |
| Total expenses: | $9,648,532 |
| Program expenses | $8,280,710 |
| Fundraising expenses | $799,555 |
| Administrative expenses | $568,267 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,231,871 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $23,749,180 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $24,981,051 |
| Total Liabilities | $738,335 |
| Total Assets | $25,719,386 |
Total assets as reported above include $6,611,338 in land, buildings, and equipment, net.
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