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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2025 Expires: September 2026

Humane Fort Wayne

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
4914 Hanna St
Fort Wayne, IN, 46806-3127

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

Humane Fort Wayne meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
From adoption and pet retention programs, to spay/neuter and wellness services, to community outreach and education, we work tirelessly to prevent the incidence of euthanasia and to promote the happiness, safety, and well-being of pets and the people who love them.

Year, State Incorporated:
2021, IN

Clinic services, Pet Promises, Pet Food Pantry, Pet Adoption, Community Cats and Working Cats.  

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Humane Fort Wayne's program expenses were:

Programs $3,623,468
Total Program Expenses $3,623,468

Chief Executive
Jessica Henry, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Lona Pritchard, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
10

Paid Staff Size
70

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 11.36%

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 Fort Wayne's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions, Grants and Bequests $4,487,120
Clinic Revenue $1,997,552
Adoption Fees $176,110
Interest and Investment Income $162,719
Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments $153,974
In-Kind Donations $133,846
Miscellaneous $30,101
Product Sales $3,438
Special Events $-10,825
Total Income $7,134,035

Programs: 74% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 16%

Total Income $7,134,035
Total expenses: $4,920,069
  Program expenses $3,623,468
  Fundraising expenses $524,150
  Administrative expenses $772,451
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $2,213,966
Beginning Net Assets $11,225,814
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $13,439,780
Total Liabilities $14,931,394
Total Assets $28,371,174

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