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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
89/100 · 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
medium

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
Animal Welfare · NTEE D200
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.59%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 84 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Columbus Humane has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 89/100.

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. 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 a 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 $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.

Columbus Humane has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1883.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Columbus Humane's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% 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

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

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Leadership

PH
Phillip Fortener
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Angie T••••
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Audra H•••••••
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Carrie M••••••••
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Chris M•••••
TRUSTEE
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Cindy M•••••••
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Conni C••••••
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Doug B•••••••
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Jessica C••••••
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Josh F••••••••
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Justin B•••••
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Karin Z••••••••
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Kristine W••••••
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Mary Y•••••
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Matthew H•••
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Matthew K•••
TRUSTEE
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Megan W•••
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
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Michael G••••••
TRUSTEE
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Phillip F•••••••
Treasurer
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Rachel D• F•••••
CEO
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Rachel F•••••
CEO
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Randy J••••
TRUSTEE
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Randy S••••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Sarah E•••••••
AT LARGE
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Shayne D••••••
TRUSTEE
ST
Stephanie F•••••••
PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$7.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Columbus Humane This page 89 $7.8 million -
Colorado Horse Rescue 89 $3.6 million -
Friends of at Pima Animal Care Center 89 $3.9 million -
Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 89 $1.9 million -
Alley Cat Rescue Inc 89 $3.3 million -
Pope Memorial Spca of Concord Merrimack County 89 $1.2 million -
Operation Catnip of Gainesville Inc 89 $1.1 million 5%
Lifesavers Inc 89 $2.4 million 4%
New Hampshire Spca 89 $5.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Columbus Humane's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Columbus Humane trustworthy?
Columbus Humane has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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