Houston Humane Society
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
Houston Humane Society meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Year, State Incorporated:
1956, TX
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Houston Humane Society's program expenses were:
| Shelter | $5,544,852 |
| Spay/Neuter Clinic | $3,921,684 |
| Wildlife Center | $1,630,507 |
| Cruelty Rescue | $787,032 |
| Total Program Expenses | $11,884,075 |
Chief Executive
Mary Beck, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Mr. Brett Eckert
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
PWC
Board Size
6
Paid Staff Size
185
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Fundraising Events , 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 Houston Humane Society's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $6,225,060 |
| Service fees | $3,700,308 |
| Net income on investments | $808,870 |
| Interest and dividend income | $550,382 |
| Special events, net of costs of direct benefit to donors of $36,454 | $163,687 |
| Other income | $63,123 |
| Merchandise sales | $9,318 |
| Total Income | $11,520,748 |
Programs: 93% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 2%
| Total Income | $11,520,748 |
| Total expenses: | $12,818,927 |
| Program expenses | $11,884,075 |
| Fundraising expenses | $678,094 |
| Administrative expenses | $256,758 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,298,179 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $29,468,759 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $28,170,580 |
| Total Liabilities | $603,653 |
| Total Assets | $28,170,580 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas