Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc
ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CARE. IT PURPOSE IS TO PLACE ANIMALS IN LIEFLONG, LOVING HOMES, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES OF HUMANE CARE, TEACH RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP …
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Find your fur-ever friend! Adopt a cat, dog, or pocket pet from the Cedar Bend Humane Society in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.
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Mission
Established to provide animal care. It purpose is to place animals in lieflong, loving homes, educate the public on the issues of humane care, teach responsible pet ownership and provide shelter for stray, neglected and unwanted animals.
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
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1954, 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 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it 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 (3 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 + methodologyCedar Bend Humane Society Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Waterloo, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its EIN is 420843378. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 420843378. 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.
Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.
Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc is located in Waterloo, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years. Its registered address is 1166 W Airline Hwy, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc has $1M 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.
Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc 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 24 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc. 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, Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc 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%). 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.
Find your fur-ever friend! Adopt a cat, dog, or pocket pet from the Cedar Bend Humane Society in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1954.
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 $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 420843378, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
CEDAR BEND HUMANE SOCIETY INC 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Pet of the Week: Gypsy the 3-year-old pitbull mix is up for adoption at Cedar Bend - KWWL
Meet Sheriff Cheddar Biscuit: Cedar Bend's cuddly senior cat needs a forever home - KWWL
Cedar Bend Humane Society opens new center in Waterloo - KWWL
Meet Erin: Cedar Bend cat waiting 140 days for a home - KWWL
Meet Martin: Cedar Bend's tuxedo cat waiting 140 days for a home - KWWL
Meet Christina: Cedar Bend's longest resident cat needs a furr-ever family - KWWL
Kristy Gardner with Cedar Bend Humane Society - KWWL News at Noon - KWWL
Cedar Bend Humane Society closes pet food pantry through May due to intake spike - KWWL
Cedar Bend Humane Society closes pet food pantry until June due to shortage - KWWL
Meet Britney: Cedar Bend's playful tabby needs a loving home - KWWL
Activity timeline
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 24 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 · 1954
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc
- What is Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc?
- Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Waterloo, United States. Find your fur-ever friend! Adopt a cat, dog, or pocket pet from the Cedar Bend Humane Society in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- When was Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc founded?
- Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc was founded in 1954.
- Who leads Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc?
- Joanne Koweil serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Waterloo, IA, United States.
- What is Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc trustworthy?
- Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 420843378.
- What is Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc's website?
- https://www.cedarbendhumane.org