Fayette County Humane Society
Educate the public about humane treatment of domestic animals and faciliate the adoption of homeless animals.
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Home - THE NEXT ORPHANED KITTEN NEEDS YOU SOMEONE WHO LOVES THEM Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9 AM to 2
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Mission
Educate the public about humane treatment of domestic animals and faciliate the adoption of homeless animals.
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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Fayette County Humane Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1979, it predates 85% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. 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
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 + methodologyFayette County Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Washington Court House, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 311009520. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $905K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Fayette County Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311009520. 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.
Fayette County Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% 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.
Fayette County Humane Society is located in Washington Court House, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.
Based on official tax filings, Fayette County Humane Society has $905K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Fayette 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 $905K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Fayette 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, Fayette 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 86% 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.
Home - THE NEXT ORPHANED KITTEN NEEDS YOU SOMEONE WHO LOVES THEM Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9 AM to 2 Fayette County Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $905K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Fayette County Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fayette County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311009520, 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.
FAYETTE 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Independent and ready: Fayette County Humane Society begins new rescue journey - WOAY-TV
Fayette County Humane Society excited for new journey forward saving animals - WOAY-TV
Tensions run high as Fayette County Commission is set to take control of animal shelter - WOAY-TV
Fayette County Humane Society welcomes some much-needed help - WOAY-TV
Fayette County Humane Society needs support and resources - WOAY-TV
Fayette County Humane Society announces Code Red status - WVNS
#WVVANoon: Fayette County Humane Society rescues abandoned kittens - WVVA
Fayette County Humane Society rescues abandoned kittens (Fayette County Humane Society) - WVVA
Beckley car dealership partners with Fayette County Humane Society to cover adoption costs - WVVA
New Fayette County humane society created to run animal shelter - WVVA
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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 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 · 42 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 · 1979
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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 Fayette County Humane Society
- What is Fayette County Humane Society?
- Fayette County Humane Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington Court House, United States. Home - THE NEXT ORPHANED KITTEN NEEDS YOU SOMEONE WHO LOVES THEM Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9 AM to 2
- When was Fayette County Humane Society founded?
- Fayette County Humane Society was founded in 1979.
- Who leads Fayette County Humane Society?
- Lee Schrader serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Fayette County Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Washington Court House, OH, United States.
- What is Fayette County Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Fayette County Humane Society trustworthy?
- Fayette County Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Fayette County Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311009520.
- What is Fayette County Humane Society's website?
- http://fayetteregionalhumane.org