Florence Area Humane Society
TO PROVIDE VETERINARY CARE, VACCINES, MEDICINE, FOOD AND A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO RESTORE ANIMALS FROM ABUSED AND NEGLECTED SITUATIONS TO A HEALTHY LIFE.
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The Florence Area Humane Society invites you to adopt a dog, cat, kitten or puppy from our shelter at 1434 McCurdy Road, Florence, SC.
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Mission
To provide veterinary care, vaccines, medicine, food and a nurturing environment to restore animals from abused and neglected situations to a healthy life.
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Florence Area Humane Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1974, it predates 88% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 79% 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 (4 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 + methodologyFlorence Area Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Florence, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 570573276. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $408K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Florence Area Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 570573276. 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.
Florence Area Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% 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.
Florence Area Humane Society is located in Florence, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years. Its registered address is PO Box 4808, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Florence Area Humane Society has $408K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Florence Area Humane Society is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $408K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Florence Area 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, Florence Area 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 94% 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.
The Florence Area Humane Society invites you to adopt a dog, cat, kitten or puppy from our shelter at 1434 McCurdy Road, Florence, SC. Florence Area Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $408K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Florence Area Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Florence Area Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 570573276, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
FLORENCE AREA 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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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 20 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 · 1974
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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 Florence Area Humane Society
- What is Florence Area Humane Society?
- Florence Area Humane Society is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Florence, United States. The Florence Area Humane Society invites you to adopt a dog, cat, kitten or puppy from our shelter at 1434 McCurdy Road, Florence, SC.
- When was Florence Area Humane Society founded?
- Florence Area Humane Society was founded in 1974.
- Who leads Florence Area Humane Society?
- Jayne Boswell serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Florence Area Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Florence, SC, United States.
- What is Florence Area Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Florence Area Humane Society trustworthy?
- Florence Area Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Florence Area Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 570573276.
- What is Florence Area Humane Society's website?
- https://www.florencehumanesociety.org