Bedford County Humane Society
Animal shelter Provide a dog and cat shelter for the residents of Bedford County.
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Bedford County Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in BEDFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $213K. EIN: 251415992.
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Mission
Animal shelter Provide a dog and cat shelter for the residents of Bedford County.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bedford County Humane Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1981, it predates 84% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBedford County Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Bedford, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 251415992. 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 $293K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bedford County Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251415992. 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.
Bedford County 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 93% 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.
Bedford County Humane Society is located in Bedford, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bedford County Humane Society has $293K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bedford County 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 $293K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bedford County 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, Bedford County 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Bedford County Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in BEDFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $213K. EIN: 251415992. Bedford County Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $293K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Bedford County Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bedford County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251415992, 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
6 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.
BEDFORD COUNTY 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 filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
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PSP: Woman accused of trying to break into Bedford Co. Humane Society to get her dog back - WJAC
Couple in Bedford County animal abuse case sentenced to up to 40 years - WTAJ
Bedford Township couple pleads no contest to animal cruelty - altoonamirror.com
DA: Bedford Co. couple pleads no contest in animal hoarding case, avoids jury trial - WJAC
12 dogs, cats found in ‘abhorrent’ conditions in Bedford County, charges pending - Yahoo
Dogs rescued from hoarding in Bedford reunite 1 year later - WTAJ
Duo face nearly 500 charges each in Bedford animal abuse, hoarding case - WTAJ
NEW DETAILS: Over 90 dogs, cats rescued from Bedford County home - WTAJ
Bedford Humane Society moves forward to build county’s first no-kill shelter - WSLS
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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 - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 56 officers on file
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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 · 1981
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bedford County Humane Society
- What is Bedford County Humane Society?
- Bedford County Humane Society is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bedford, United States. Bedford County Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in BEDFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $213K. EIN: 251415992.
- When was Bedford County Humane Society founded?
- Bedford County Humane Society was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Bedford County Humane Society?
- Paula Lemley serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Bedford County Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Bedford, PA, United States.
- What is Bedford County Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bedford County Humane Society trustworthy?
- Bedford County 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 Bedford County Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251415992.
- What is Bedford County Humane Society's website?
- http://www.bchsonline.org