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Columbus Humane

For more than 140 years, columbus humane has been sheltering homeless animals, fighting animal cruelty and neglect and offering programs to address the needs of animals in our …

Animal Welfare Columbus, OH EIN: 314379492 (IRS) Reg: 31-4379492 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Columbus Humane

Advancing animal welfare since 1883. Working with over 8,000 animals and thousands more people annually by finding adoptable animals their forever homes, responding to reports of animal cruelty and neglect, providing resources and options for those struggling to keep their pets successfully, and off

Founded
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1957

Mission

For more than 140 years, columbus humane has been sheltering homeless animals, fighting animal cruelty and neglect and offering programs to address the needs of animals in our community. Programs include investigating reports of animal cruelty and neglect in franklin county, ohio and providing services for pets and people including animal adoption, emergency sheltering for the pets of victims of domestic violence, and humane education. More than 90 percent of our funding is provided by donation and fees for services. We are not a government agency and we do not receive operating support from national organizations. Columbus humane relies on the support of private donors and volunteers to make our work possible.

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: 82%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.59%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and 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, Columbus Humane has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1883, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% 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
  • 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

Columbus Humane is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Columbus, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1883 and has been operating for 143 years. Its EIN is 314379492. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 84 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Columbus Humane's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 314379492. 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.

Columbus Humane has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.

Columbus Humane is located in Columbus, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1883 and has been active for 143 years.

Based on official tax filings, Columbus Humane has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% 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.

Columbus Humane 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 large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 84 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Columbus Humane. 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, Columbus Humane 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

Advancing animal welfare since 1883. Working with over 8,000 animals and thousands more people annually by finding adoptable animals their forever homes, responding to reports of animal cruelty and neglect, providing resources and options for those struggling to keep their pets successfully, and off Columbus Humane is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1883.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Columbus Humane are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 314379492, 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
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, 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
107

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PH
Phillip F•••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

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

Roger Kinsell Obituary Jun 11, 2026 - Newcomer Columbus
Jun 2026
www.newcomercolumbus.com
Columbus man will serve 3 days in jail after viral dog abuse video - The Columbus Dispatch
Jun 2026
www.dispatch.com
Fur Baby Friday: New Columbus Humane CEO spotlights senior dog Bunny - WSYX
May 2026
abc6onyourside.com
Ready to adopt? Columbus Humane has pets waiting now for their forever homes - myfox28columbus.com
Apr 2026
myfox28columbus.com
Columbus Humane sees more malnourished dogs as families struggle financially - The Columbus Dispatch
Apr 2026
www.dispatch.com
Paws for a Cause: Help Fill the Bowls and Hearts at Columbus Humane - WSYX
Apr 2026
abc6onyourside.com
For the dogs? This volunteer has helped Columbus Humane for over 45 years - The Columbus Dispatch
Apr 2026
www.dispatch.com
Columbus Humane Expands Free Pet Vaccine Clinics Across The Community - Columbus Navigator
Apr 2026
www.columbusnavigator.com
Columbus Humane sees increase in malnourished dogs - NBC4 WCMH-TV
Apr 2026
www.nbc4i.com
Columbus Humane names Carol Spychalski CEO after national search - WSYX
Mar 2026
abc6onyourside.com
Form filed
$7.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.0M 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 84 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 84 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 · 1883
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Columbus Humane

What is Columbus Humane?
Columbus Humane is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Columbus, United States. Advancing animal welfare since 1883. Working with over 8,000 animals and thousands more people annually by finding adoptable animals their forever homes, responding to reports of animal cruelty and neglect, providing resources and options for those struggling to keep their pets successfully, and off
When was Columbus Humane founded?
Columbus Humane was founded in 1883.
Who leads Columbus Humane?
Phillip Fortener serves as Treasurer.
Where is Columbus Humane located?
Headquartered in Columbus, OH, United States.
What is Columbus Humane's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Columbus Humane trustworthy?
Columbus Humane has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Columbus Humane's registration number?
IRS EIN: 314379492. Registration: 31-4379492 (United States).
What is Columbus Humane's website?
http://columbushumane.org