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Animal Humane Society

To engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals.

Animal Welfare Golden Valley, MN EIN 410693842 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Animal Humane Society

Animal Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in MINNEAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $33.9 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 410693842.

Founded
Headquarters
Golden Valley, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1945

Mission

To engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D200
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($14.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Animal Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Golden Valley, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1878 and has been operating for 148 years. Its EIN is 410693842. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $25M in annual revenue. 120 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Animal Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Animal Humane Society is located in Golden Valley, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1878 and has been active for 148 years.

Based on official tax filings, Animal Humane Society has $25M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Animal Humane Society is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $25M in annual revenue. The organization has 120 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Animal 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.

Animal Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Animal Humane Society profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Animal Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in MINNEAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $33.9 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 410693842. Animal Humane Society is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1878.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Animal Humane Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $25M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Animal Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 410693842, 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.

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

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JO
Joy King
President and CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Abir S••
Secretary
BR
Brain W••••••
Director
BR
Brenda M••••••••
Treasurer
CO
Constance S• G••••••
Director
DI
Diana P•••••
Treasurer
DI
Dick H•••
Chair
DO
Donna Z••••••••
Past Chair
DR
Dr B••••• F•••
Director
DR
Dr G••••• B•••••••
Chief Medical Officer
EI
Eileen L••
Chief Operating & Financia
GR
Greg F•••••
Director
HE
Heather M•••••
Director
JA
Janelle D••••
President & CEO
JE
Jennifer M•••••
Past Treasurer
JO
Joy K•••
President and CEO
KA
Kathleen M•••
Chief Gov't Affairs & Comm
KA
Kathy M•••
Chief of Gov't Affairs (Part Year)
KE
Kelly L•••••••
Director
KE
Kelly P•••••
Director
LA
Laura M•••••••
Director
LI
Lisa B••••
Chief Advancement Officer
LI
Lisa E•••••••
Vice Chair
LI
Lisa H•••••
Director
MA
Marianne B••••••
Director
MA
Mark S••••••
Past Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$24.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$24.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$20.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$33.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$15.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$25.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Animal Humane Society This page 89 $24.9 million 1%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 120 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Animal Humane Society

What is Animal Humane Society?
Animal Humane Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Golden Valley, United States. Animal Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in MINNEAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $33.9 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 410693842.
When was Animal Humane Society founded?
Animal Humane Society was founded in 1878.
Who leads Animal Humane Society?
Joy King serves as President and CEO.
Where is Animal Humane Society located?
Headquartered in Golden Valley, United States.
What is Animal Humane Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Animal Humane Society trustworthy?
Animal Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Animal Humane Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 410693842.
What is Animal Humane Society's website?
http://www.animalhumanesociety.org