Connecticut Humane Society
The connecticut humane society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare.
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The Connecticut Humane Society is the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state and helps thousands of pets every year. We envision a Connecticut where each companion animal finds a permanent, compassionate home, where communities are enriched by the special bond between people and animals, and where animal cruelty no longer exists.
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Mission
The connecticut humane society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Connecticut Humane Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1881, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyConnecticut Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Newington, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1881 and has been operating for 145 years. Its EIN is 060667605. 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 $19M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Connecticut Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 060667605. 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.
Connecticut 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Connecticut Humane Society is located in Newington, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1881 and has been active for 145 years.
Based on official tax filings, Connecticut Humane Society has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% 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.
Connecticut 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 large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Connecticut 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, Connecticut 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
The Connecticut Humane Society is the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state and helps thousands of pets every year. We envision a Connecticut where each companion animal finds a permanent, compassionate home, where communities are enriched by the special bond between people and animals, and where animal cruelty no longer exists. Connecticut Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1881.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Connecticut Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Connecticut Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 060667605, 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 (FY2024): 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.
CONNECTICUT 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Connecticut Humane Society Hosts ‘Puppy Day’ at Capitol - West Hartford News
Conncticut Humane Society hosts Puppy Day at the Capitol - fox61.com
Ct Humane Society Offers Purr Fect Way For Kids To Practice Reading Skills - News12 | Connecticut
'Running on empty': Connecticut shelter animals are staying longer, facing stress and illness - CT Insider
Children and pets: How shelters decide who to adopt to - NBC Connecticut
Check out 8 cute Connecticut dogs playing in the Puppy Bowl 2026. - Norwich Bulletin
Housing Planned At Humane Society Site - 06880
Developer files plan for 30-unit residential development in Westport on former site of CT Humane Society - Hartford Business Journal
Meet the eight Connecticut dogs participating in the 2026 Puppy Bowl - Yahoo Sports
New Leash on Life: CT Humane Society Officially Opens [PHOTOS] - Good Morning Wilton
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 69 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 · 1881
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Connecticut Humane Society
- What is Connecticut Humane Society?
- Connecticut Humane Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newington, United States. The Connecticut Humane Society is the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state and helps thousands of pets every year. We envision a Connecticut where each companion animal finds a permanent, compassionate home, where communities are enriched by the special bond between people and animals, and where animal cruelty no longer exists.
- When was Connecticut Humane Society founded?
- Connecticut Humane Society was founded in 1881.
- Who leads Connecticut Humane Society?
- James Bias serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Connecticut Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Newington, CT, United States.
- What is Connecticut Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Connecticut Humane Society trustworthy?
- Connecticut 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 Connecticut Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 060667605. Registration: 06-0667605 (United States).
- What is Connecticut Humane Society's website?
- http://www.cthumane.org