Cedar Bend Humane Society does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
CBHS does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 12 (Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses)
Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fund raising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.
CBHS does not meet this Standard because, in the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019, the detailed functional breakdown of expenses:
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
CBHS does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on the organization's website, https://www.cedarbendhumane.org, does not indicate:
- What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
Cedar Bend Humane Society meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1954, IA
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Stated Purpose
"to place animals in lifelong, loving homes; educate on the issues of humane care; teach responsible pet ownership; and shelter the stray, neglected, and unwanted."
Cedar Bend Humane Society (CBHS) reports that it exists to maintain and improve the health and well-being of surrendered, lost, abandoned, neglected, and abused companion animals in Black Hawk County, Iowa, and surrounding areas. The organization states that it is contracted to take in stray pets from Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Waverly, and area towns. CBHS provides shelter, food, and medical care to homeless animals in its care and places the animals up for adoption, without time limits. In addition, CBHS offers dog and cat boarding services, education programs for school children, a trap and neuter program, end of life and burial services, and a Paws Pantry food bank. In 2019, the organization reports that it adopted out 2,321 animals, reunited 366 animals with their owners, and placed 366 cats in the organization's trap, neuter, release and barn cat program.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, Cedar Bend Humane Society's program expenses were:
| Shelter services |
$965,151 |
| Cemetary services |
$2,596 |
| Total Program Expenses: |
$967,747 |
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Chief Executive
Kristy Gardner, Director of Operations
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Compensation*
$71,077
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Chair of the Board
Joanne Koweil
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Representative, Veridian Credit Union
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Board Size
11
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Paid Staff Size
32
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Television
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $697,683 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 Cedar Bend Humane Society's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019.
| Source of Funds |
| Contributions |
$309,176 |
| Shelter income - Black Hawk County |
$273,500 |
| Boarding income |
$117,803 |
| Contract income - City of Waterloo |
$92,087 |
| Special events, net |
$78,767 |
| Cremations |
$40,523 |
| Contract income - City of Cedar Falls |
$33,980 |
| Grant income |
$28,570 |
| Contract income - Black Hawk County |
$27,350 |
| Miscellaneous income |
$25,395 |
| Interest and dividends |
$13,286 |
| Realized and unrealized gain on securities |
$9,740 |
| Shelter income - out of county |
$7,670 |
| Pet cemetery |
$5,089 |
| Contract income - other municipalities |
$760 |
| Total Income |
$1,063,696 |
- Programs: 87%
- Administrative: 7%
- Fundraising: 6%
| Total Income |
$1,063,696 |
| Program expenses |
$967,747 |
| Fundraising expenses |
$67,787 |
| Administrative expenses |
$80,470 |
| Other expenses |
$0 |
| Total expenses: |
$1,116,004 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-52,308 |
| Beginning Net Assets |
$2,337,685 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
| Ending Net Assets |
$2,285,377 |
| Total Liabilities |
$210,581 |
| Total Assets |
$2,495,958 |