EIN 35-1068837

Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
67
State
Year formed
1957
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To provide protection for homeless animals, intervention for animals in abusive environments, and community education to encourage prevention of animal abuse and pet overpopulation.
Also known as...
Vanderburgh County Humane Society
Total revenues
$2,872,313
2022
Total expenses
$2,598,042
2022
Total assets
$3,853,991
2022
Num. employees
67
2022

Program areas at VHS

In 2022, vhs sheltered 3,694 animals, and achieved a 93% live release rate. Vhs also offers services to the general public in an effort to keep animals in their existing home rather than being surrendered, such as a pet food bank and behavioral training advice. Vhs also works with other rescue organizations for the placement of animals. Over 20,000 pounds of food was distributed through the pet food assistance program.
The education and volunteer programs of the vhs reached 4,630 kids in 51 programs in 27 schools during 2022. The programs include tours of the shelter and class room style presentations on being safe around animals, proper care and treatment of animals and a variety of other pet related safety issues. The vhs educators also take presentations to the schools and other group settings where people want to learn more about the shelter or hear pet related topics. The canines for cardio program, a program run exclusively by volunteers, provided 5,707 hours of playtime for dogs in a local park. Mutt's morning out provided 533 outings for 150 dogs.
Vhs operates a low-cost spay/neuter clinic. In 2022, 6,936 spay/neuter surgeries were performed. All animals are altered before being placed in their new home to ensure no breeding occurs once animals leave the shelter. The spay/neuter clinic is open to the public. The shelter significantly underwrites the cost of these surgeries and other services to ensure the surgery is available regardless of income. The clinic also operates as a wellness clinic to provide low-cost medical services to the general public, including vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatment, and medical testing.
Vh operates river kitty cat cafe, a unique cafe to provide another services to ensure the surgery is available regardless of income. The clinic also operates as a wellness clinic to provide low-cost medical services to the general public, including vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatment, and medical testing. Location to find home for homeless cats in the community. The cafe houses about 16 cats who are all up for adoption. When one is adopted, vhs brings another from the shelter which makes space at the shelter and gives the new cat a fresh audience with hopes of finding a new home.

Who funds Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Best Friends Animal SocietyProgram Service Support$152,625
Louise P Toole Charitable TrustUnrestricted Grant$26,610
The Humane Society of the United StatesDevelopment of Comprehensive Programming for Community Cats Both in and Out of the Shelter, Including Pro-Active Strategies and Best Practices for Managing Populations of Cats in Their Community, Provide Pet Food To Pet Owners in Need Through Pets for Life Program$15,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at VHS

NameTitleCompensation
Kendall D. PaulChief Executive Officer$75,005
Wende McKinneyDirector of Operations
Amanda CoburnDirector of Advancement
Amy HairstonOperations Manager
Austyn StockClinic Manager
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for VHS

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,520,429
Program services$858,048
Investment income and dividends$3,516
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$16,400
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$97,909
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$370,952
Miscellaneous revenues$5,059
Total revenues$2,872,313

Form 990s for VHS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-04990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122019-12-20990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like VHS

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Spartanburg Humane SocietySpartanburg, SC$1,579,699
Good Mews Animal FoundationMarietta, GA$916,542
Northwest Organization for Animal Help (NOAH)Stanwood, WA$3,480,324
Pixie ProjectPortland, OR$1,080,858
SPCA FloridaLakeland, FL$5,437,421
Rutland County Humane SocietyPittsford, VT$1,277,315
Cat TownOakland, CA$938,918
Wenatchee Valley Humane SocietyWenatchee, WA$3,664,842
Juneau Animal Rescue (GHS)Juneau, AK$1,982,748
Bowling Green Warren County Humane SocietyBowling Green, KY$3,340,918
Data update history
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $152,625 from Best Friends Animal Society
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $6,279 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Bissell Pet Foundation
October 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 Millner Industrial Dr
Evansville, IN 47710
Metro area
Evansville, IN-KY
County
Vanderburgh County, IN
Website URL
vhslifesaver.org/ 
Phone
(812) 426-2563
Facebook page
VanderburghHumaneSociety 
Twitter profile
@vhslifesaver 
IRS details
EIN
35-1068837
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1957
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Reporting Incomplete
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0288627
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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