Cheboygan County Humane Society
The organization is dedicated to promoting kindness to animals; the prevention of cruelty to animals; the extension of humane education to the community; the encouragement of spay and …
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Promotes the humane treatment of animals and finding homes for adoptable homeless animals. Responsible for Cheboygan County's animal control and animal shelter.
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Mission
The organization is dedicated to promoting kindness to animals; the prevention of cruelty to animals; the extension of humane education to the community; the encouragement of spay and neuter programs and responsible pet ownership.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Cheboygan County Humane Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 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
- Established in 1971, it predates 90% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
- 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 + methodologyCheboygan County Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Cheboygan, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 382096214. 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 $552K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cheboygan County Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382096214. 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.
Cheboygan 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 100% 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.
Cheboygan County Humane Society is located in Cheboygan, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cheboygan County Humane Society has $552K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cheboygan County 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 $552K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cheboygan 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, Cheboygan 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 100% 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.
Promotes the humane treatment of animals and finding homes for adoptable homeless animals. Responsible for Cheboygan County's animal control and animal shelter. Cheboygan County Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $552K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cheboygan County Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cheboygan County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382096214, 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.
CHEBOYGAN 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 (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Cheboygan County Humane Society providing free pet care for flood victims - AOL.com
Cheboygan County Humane Society providing free pet care for flood victims - Detroit Free Press
Humane societies respond to flooding, provide emergency support for pets - Petoskey News-Review
Former Humane Society employee charged with embezzlement in Northern Michigan - MLive.com
Former humane society worker charged with embezzling about $10,000 in Cheboygan County - WPBN
Ex-Cheboygan County Humane Society worker accused of misusing funds for personal use - SooLeader.com
Indian River woman arraigned in humane society embezzlement case - Cheboygan Daily Tribune
New leadership gives Cheboygan County Humane Society a more stable future - Cheboygan Daily Tribune
MTM On The Road: Cheboygan County Humane Society Working to Find Homes for Hard to Place Dogs - 9and10News.com
Adopt with the Great Lakes Humane Society and the Cheboygan County Humane Society! - 9and10News.com
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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 - 32 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 · 32 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 · 1971
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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 Cheboygan County Humane Society
- What is Cheboygan County Humane Society?
- Cheboygan County Humane Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cheboygan, United States. Promotes the humane treatment of animals and finding homes for adoptable homeless animals. Responsible for Cheboygan County's animal control and animal shelter.
- When was Cheboygan County Humane Society founded?
- Cheboygan County Humane Society was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Cheboygan County Humane Society?
- Victoria Hand serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Cheboygan County Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Cheboygan, MI, United States.
- What is Cheboygan County Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cheboygan County Humane Society trustworthy?
- Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan County Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 382096214.
- What is Cheboygan County Humane Society's website?
- http://www.cheboyganhumanesociety.org