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 …
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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
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyColumbus 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.
Filing history
5 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.
COLUMBUS HUMANE 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Roger Kinsell Obituary Jun 11, 2026 - Newcomer Columbus
Columbus man will serve 3 days in jail after viral dog abuse video - The Columbus Dispatch
Fur Baby Friday: New Columbus Humane CEO spotlights senior dog Bunny - WSYX
Ready to adopt? Columbus Humane has pets waiting now for their forever homes - myfox28columbus.com
Columbus Humane sees more malnourished dogs as families struggle financially - The Columbus Dispatch
Paws for a Cause: Help Fill the Bowls and Hearts at Columbus Humane - WSYX
For the dogs? This volunteer has helped Columbus Humane for over 45 years - The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus Humane Expands Free Pet Vaccine Clinics Across The Community - Columbus Navigator
Columbus Humane sees increase in malnourished dogs - NBC4 WCMH-TV
Columbus Humane names Carol Spychalski CEO after national search - WSYX
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 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
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 · 84 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 · 1883
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Programs & activitiesNo 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