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Bedford County Humane Society

Animal shelter Provide a dog and cat shelter for the residents of Bedford County.

Animal Welfare Bedford, PA EIN: 251415992 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Bedford County Humane Society

Bedford County Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in BEDFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $213K. EIN: 251415992.

Founded
Headquarters
Bedford, PA
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 1984

Mission

Animal shelter Provide a dog and cat shelter for the residents of Bedford County.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 91%
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Bedford 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
93% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
21

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PA
Paula L•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
PSP: Woman accused of trying to break into Bedford Co. Humane Society to get her dog back - WJAC
Dec 2025
wjactv.com
Couple in Bedford County animal abuse case sentenced to up to 40 years - WTAJ
Sep 2025
www.wtaj.com
Bedford Township couple pleads no contest to animal cruelty - altoonamirror.com
Jun 2025
www.altoonamirror.com
DA: Bedford Co. couple pleads no contest in animal hoarding case, avoids jury trial - WJAC
Jun 2025
wjactv.com
12 dogs, cats found in ‘abhorrent’ conditions in Bedford County, charges pending - Yahoo
Apr 2025
www.yahoo.com
Dogs rescued from hoarding in Bedford reunite 1 year later - WTAJ
Jan 2025
www.wtaj.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Duo face nearly 500 charges each in Bedford animal abuse, hoarding case - WTAJ
Mar 2024
www.wtaj.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
NEW DETAILS: Over 90 dogs, cats rescued from Bedford County home - WTAJ
Dec 2023
www.wtaj.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Bedford Humane Society moves forward to build county’s first no-kill shelter - WSLS
Dec 2020
www.wsls.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 - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 56 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 · 1981
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 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