Bangor Humane Society
To provide shelter and adoption services for unwanted animals.
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The Bangor Humane Society is a nonprofit organization serving over 200 communities in northern and eastern Maine since 1869.
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Mission
To provide shelter and adoption services for unwanted animals.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bangor Humane Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1869, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBangor Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Bangor, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1869 and has been operating for 157 years. Its EIN is 010215910. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bangor Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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.
Bangor Humane Society is located in Bangor, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1869 and has been active for 157 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bangor Humane Society has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Bangor Humane Society is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bangor 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, Bangor 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
The Bangor Humane Society is a nonprofit organization serving over 200 communities in northern and eastern Maine since 1869. Bangor Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1869.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Bangor Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bangor Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010215910, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BANGOR HUMANE SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From the latest filing
Leadership
Officers & trustees (23)
Source: Public filings
23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From global news sources
Sentiment
NeutralPets of the Week - foxbangor.com
Bangor Symphony Orchestra receives gifts from Quirk Subaru as part of Share the Love event - Bangor Daily News
Two Bangor organizations receive funds from Quirk Subaru's annual initiative - foxbangor.com
Two local nonprofits receive funding from Quirk Subaru’s “Share the Love” campaign - WABI
"Puppy love" on our Pet of the Week - foxbangor.com
Fetch ME a Home: Rebel the hound - newscentermaine.com
Furry Friends at 4: Cookie - WABI
Bangor Humane Society needs to raise $45,000 - newscentermaine.com
Furry Friends at 4: Chevy - WABI
Bangor Humane Society needs to close $45,000 gap - newscentermaine.com
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 62 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1869
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bangor Humane Society
- What is Bangor Humane Society?
- Bangor Humane Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bangor, United States. The Bangor Humane Society is a nonprofit organization serving over 200 communities in northern and eastern Maine since 1869.
- When was Bangor Humane Society founded?
- Bangor Humane Society was founded in 1869.
- Who leads Bangor Humane Society?
- Suzan Prendergast serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Bangor Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Bangor, ME, United States.
- What is Bangor Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bangor Humane Society trustworthy?
- Bangor Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Bangor Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010215910.
- What is Bangor Humane Society's website?
- http://www.bangorhumane.org