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Aberdeen Area Humane Society

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Animal Welfare Aberdeen, SD EIN: 460368620 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Aberdeen Area Humane Society

Aberdeen Area Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in ABERDEEN, United States. Annual revenue: $634K. EIN: 460368620.

Founded
Headquarters
Aberdeen, SD
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

Shelter, treat & adopt out animals

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Aberdeen Area Humane Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1982, it predates 83% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aberdeen Area Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Aberdeen, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 460368620. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aberdeen Area Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 460368620. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Aberdeen Area Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Aberdeen Area Humane Society is located in Aberdeen, SD, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aberdeen Area Humane Society has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aberdeen Area Humane Society is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aberdeen Area Humane Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Aberdeen Area Humane Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Aberdeen Area Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in ABERDEEN, United States. Annual revenue: $634K. EIN: 460368620. Aberdeen Area Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Aberdeen Area Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aberdeen Area Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 460368620, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Jan H•••••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Aberdeen Humane Society seeking help after nearly 40 neglected animals rescued - Dakota News Now
Mar 2026
www.dakotanewsnow.com
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Aberdeen Area Humane Society seeking foster families, volunteers - Dakota News Now
Jul 2025
www.dakotanewsnow.com
Aberdeen Area Humane Society Takes In 37 Cats In 24 Hours As Kitten Season Ramps Up - Aberdeen Insider
Jun 2025
aberdeeninsider.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Humane Society Seek Homes For More Than 100 Cats - Aberdeen Insider
Sep 2024
aberdeeninsider.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Dog Park At Humane Society Was Project For Aberdeen Eagle Scout - Aberdeen Insider
Dec 2023
aberdeeninsider.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Humane Society at capacity for cats after cold conditions - Dakota News Now
Dec 2022
www.dakotanewsnow.com
Aberdeen Area Humane Society proposes changes to animal ordinance - Dakota News Now
Oct 2022
www.dakotanewsnow.com
Second ‘Paw’ Sale fundraises for Aberdeen Area Humane Society - KPTV
Oct 2022
www.kptv.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Aberdeen Area Humane Society in planning stages for million-dollar facility - aberdeennews.com
Nov 2018
www.aberdeennews.com
American News Scrapbook for Aug. 28, 2017 - aberdeennews.com
Aug 2017
www.aberdeennews.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 62 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1982
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aberdeen Area Humane Society

What is Aberdeen Area Humane Society?
Aberdeen Area Humane Society is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Aberdeen, United States. Aberdeen Area Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in ABERDEEN, United States. Annual revenue: $634K. EIN: 460368620.
When was Aberdeen Area Humane Society founded?
Aberdeen Area Humane Society was founded in 1982.
Who leads Aberdeen Area Humane Society?
Jan Hill-Steiner serves as Treasurer.
Where is Aberdeen Area Humane Society located?
Headquartered in Aberdeen, SD, United States.
What is Aberdeen Area Humane Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aberdeen Area Humane Society trustworthy?
Aberdeen Area Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aberdeen Area Humane Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 460368620.
What is Aberdeen Area Humane Society's website?
http://www.anewleashonlife.net