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Cedar Valley Humane Society

THE CEDAR VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS, AND ELIMINATING CRUELTY, ABUSE, AND OVERPOPULATION OF ANIMALS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADOPTION SERVICES, AND …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Cedar Valley Humane Society

Animal Shelter helping over 2,000 animals every year to find their forever home. Animal Shelter, 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA52403

Founded
Headquarters
Cedar Rapids, IA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

The cedar valley humane society is dedicated to building healthy relationships between people and animals, and eliminating cruelty, abuse, and overpopulation of animals through education, adoption services, and inspiring compassion for all living things.

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: 78%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.80%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Cedar Valley Humane Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1901, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% 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
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Cedar Valley Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Cedar Rapids, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1901 and has been operating for 125 years. Its EIN is 420814023. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cedar Valley Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 420814023. 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 Valley Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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 Valley Humane Society is located in Cedar Rapids, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1901 and has been active for 125 years. Its registered address is 7411 Mount Vernon Rd Se, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Cedar Valley Humane Society has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cedar Valley 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cedar Valley 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, Cedar Valley 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 78% 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.

Animal Shelter helping over 2,000 animals every year to find their forever home. Animal Shelter, 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA52403 Cedar Valley Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1901.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Cedar Valley Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cedar Valley Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 420814023, 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
$1M-$10M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
20

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AL
Al S•••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Logan from the Cedar Valley Humane Society visits the morning news - KCRG
Jun 2026
www.kcrg.com
Cedar Valley Humane Society seeks loving home for Focus - KGAN
May 2026
cbs2iowa.com
Cedar Valley Humane Society seeks loving home for Raizo - KGAN
Apr 2026
cbs2iowa.com
Cedar Valley Humane Society seeks loving home for Venus - KGAN
Mar 2026
cbs2iowa.com
Cedar Valley Humane Society opens new shelter after decade of fundraising - KCRG
Feb 2026
www.kcrg.com
Cedar Valley Humane Society to launch soft opening of new facility next month - Corridor Business Journal
Jan 2026
corridorbusiness.com
Cedar Valley Humane Society announces opening of new adoption facility - KCRG
Jan 2026
www.kcrg.com
Cedar Valley Humane Society to close for relocation to new adoption facility in February - KGAN
Jan 2026
cbs2iowa.com
Saylor from the Cedar Valley Humane Society visits TV9 ahead of the organization's holiday adoption event - KCRG
Dec 2025
www.kcrg.com
Cedar Valley Humane Society offers pet food assistance to struggling pet owners - KGAN
Nov 2025
cbs2iowa.com
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 49 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1901
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cedar Valley Humane Society

What is Cedar Valley Humane Society?
Cedar Valley Humane Society is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cedar Rapids, United States. Animal Shelter helping over 2,000 animals every year to find their forever home. Animal Shelter, 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA52403
When was Cedar Valley Humane Society founded?
Cedar Valley Humane Society was founded in 1901.
Who leads Cedar Valley Humane Society?
Al Soukup serves as TREASURER.
Where is Cedar Valley Humane Society located?
Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA, United States.
What is Cedar Valley Humane Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cedar Valley Humane Society trustworthy?
Cedar Valley Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Valley Humane Society's registration number?
IRS EIN: 420814023.
What is Cedar Valley Humane Society's website?
https://www.cvhumane.org