Humane Society of Greater Dayton
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 Greater Dayton meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to build a community in which all animals are valued and family life is enhanced through relationships with pets."
Year, State Incorporated:
1902, OH
Also Known As:
Healthier at Home Dayton Humane & Co Meowza
Humane Society of Greater Dayton finds homes for homeless pets; reunites pets with their families; provides spay/neuter programs and education; works to eliminate animal abuse and neglect through cruelty investigations; and community outreach. They also serve as a resource for pet owners to enhance the human-animal bond and create loving, life-long pet owners. Recently it added in home veterinary care and Dayton Humane and Co Resale Boutique to its programs.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Humane Society of Greater Dayton's program expenses were:
| Programs | $3,634,016 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,634,016 |
Chief Executive
Brian Weltge, Executive Director
Compensation*
$140,585
Chair of the Board
Max Plunkett, Financial Advisor
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Morgan Stanley
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
58
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars
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 Greater Dayton's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,384,705 |
| Service fees | $852,102 |
| Special Events | $527,981 |
| Direct mail contributions | $518,123 |
| Grant revenue | $488,309 |
| Adoption fees | $214,194 |
| Return on Investments | $150,394 |
| Change in Beneficial Interest in Perpetual Trust | $109,840 |
| In-kind contributions | $86,915 |
| Owner release fees | $18,792 |
| Sales-net | $17,223 |
| Interest Income Capital Campaign | $4,243 |
| Miscellaneous | $227 |
| Interest Expense | $-37,287 |
| Total Income | $4,335,761 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $4,335,761 |
| Total expenses: | $4,325,910 |
| Program expenses | $3,634,016 |
| Fundraising expenses | $440,766 |
| Administrative expenses | $251,128 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $9,851 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $11,907,909 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,917,760 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,262,280 |
| Total Assets | $13,180,040 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Dayton and Miami Valley