Care Humane Society
To provide care of stray animals for the cities of auburn and opelika al. This service includes shelter, medications and vet care until animals are adopted.
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Visit carehumane.orgAbout Care Humane Society
Our mission at the CARE Humane Society is to advance humane treatment and responsible ownership of companion animals through community education, animal sheltering and adoption, and alleviation of animal suffering.
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Mission
To provide care of stray animals for the cities of auburn and opelika al. This service includes shelter, medications and vet care until animals are adopted.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Care Humane Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- 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 1974, it predates 88% 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
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyCare Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Auburn, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 630713052. 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. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Care Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 630713052. 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.
Care 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 86% 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.
Care Humane Society is located in Auburn, AL, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, Care Humane Society has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% 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.
Care 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Care 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, Care 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 86% 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.
Our mission at the CARE Humane Society is to advance humane treatment and responsible ownership of companion animals through community education, animal sheltering and adoption, and alleviation of animal suffering. Care Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Care Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Care Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 630713052, 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.
CARE 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 (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Bowling Green Humane Society receives lifesaving kitten grant - WNKY
Timbers fundraise for Oregon Humane ahead of April 11 LAFC match with special edition hat promotion - Portland Timbers
Puppy That Lost Most of Nose Receives Care at Pasadena Humane - MyNewsLA.com
City of Auburn and CARE Humane Society to host Bark in the Park on March 28 - City of Auburn (AL) (.gov)
CARE Humane Society accepts 18 dogs following Tuskegee hoarding case - The Auburn Plainsman
‘Famous’ stray dog in Newton caught, safely in care of humane society - KWCH
Adopt your 'fur-ever' friend from CARE Humane Society in Auburn - WSFA
Letter to the community | Abandoning animals at humane society after hours is unfair, illegal - Opelika Observer
Care Humane Society providing benefits for low-income households and students - Eagle Eye TV
Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society Becomes Hamilton County’s New Go-To Animal Shelter - Cincinnati Magazine
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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 - 73 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 · 73 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 · 1974
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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 Care Humane Society
- What is Care Humane Society?
- Care Humane Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Auburn, United States. Our mission at the CARE Humane Society is to advance humane treatment and responsible ownership of companion animals through community education, animal sheltering and adoption, and alleviation of animal suffering.
- When was Care Humane Society founded?
- Care Humane Society was founded in 1974.
- Who leads Care Humane Society?
- David Curlee serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Care Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Auburn, AL, United States.
- What is Care Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Care Humane Society trustworthy?
- Care 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 Care Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 630713052.
- What is Care Humane Society's website?
- http://carehumane.org