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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: March 2025 Expires: March 2027

Humane Society of Summit County

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(330) 487-0333
752 Portage Trail Ext
Akron, OH, 44313-4924
https://www.summithumane.org
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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 Summit County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC) cares and advocates for the abused, neglected, and abandoned animals of our community.  Through education and support, we strengthen the bond between people and animals.

Year, State Incorporated:
1968, OH

Also Known As:
Pawsibilities ~ Humane Society of Greater Akron

Since 1968, the Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC) has been the trusted caretaker and advocate for Summit County’s victims of animal abuse, neglect, and abandonment and stray animals suffering from illness and injury. HSSC provides each rescued animal with the necessary veterinary care and rehabilitation required to give them a chance at happy, healthy lives. HSSC provides its community with pet adoption services, discounted adoption fee programs for seniors and veterans, free humane education programs, public canine behavioral training courses, and pet food assistance through community collaborations.

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

Program service expenses $3,445,395
Total Program Expenses $3,445,395

Chair of the Board
Ms. Joleen Cicchinelli, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Hunting Bank - Retired

Board Size
20

Paid Staff Size
42

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Other

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 8.06%

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 Summit County's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts $6,576,587
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events $349,812
Program Services Revenue $272,680
Investment Income $270,894
Miscellaneous Revenue $55,006
Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory $-1,535
Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Net gain or (loss) $-72,735
Total Income $7,450,709

Programs: 82% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $7,450,709
Total expenses: $4,195,116
  Program expenses $3,445,395
  Fundraising expenses $558,141
  Administrative expenses $191,580
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $3,255,593
Beginning Net Assets $12,193,989
Other Changes In Net Assets $283,475
Ending Net Assets $15,733,057
Total Liabilities $1,268,282
Total Assets $15,733,057

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Report completed by:
BBB of Akron