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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2024 Expires: April 2026

Humane Society of Oldham County

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal

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 Society of Oldham County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

BBB has determined that Humane Society of Oldham County's program expenses are reasonable even though its program service expense ratio is under the 65% requirement in Standard 8.

Stated Purpose:

Humane Society of Oldham County offers spay and neuter surgeries for animals and owners of animals. The business also rescues unwanted and homeless animals.

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. It locates forever homes for homeless pets and has established a cutting-edge partnership with the Kentucky State Reformatory called Camp K9, which pairs eligible inmates with rescued dogs to provide socialization, training in manners, and obedience. The nonprofit has a large volunteer base that allows it to keep administrative costs very low, making every dollar count.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Humane Society of Oldham County's program expenses were:

Clinic $194,479
Adoptions $115,489
Other $6,090
Total Program Expenses $316,058

Chief Executive
Debbie Croak, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mr. Rollo Fox

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
5

Paid Staff Size
6

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 2.64%

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 audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions and grants $694,636
Clinic fees $66,533
Adoption fees $56,400
Net investment return $14,451
Special events $10,113
Miscellaneous income $7,424
In-kind donations $7,205
Gain on sale of property and equipment $3,500
Total Income $860,262

Programs: 60% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 37%

Total Income $860,262
Total expenses: $530,027
  Program expenses $316,058
  Fundraising expenses $18,765
  Administrative expenses $195,204
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $330,235
Beginning Net Assets $1,967,417
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,297,652
Total Liabilities $1,700
Total Assets $2,299,352

The financial info in this BBB report was updated in August 2024.

Ending net assets as reported above include $2,187,969 without donor restrictions and $109,683 with donor restrictions.

Total assets as reported above include $1,426,554 in property and equipment, net.


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