Greater Huntsville Humane Society
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Visit www.ghhs.orgAbout Greater Huntsville Humane Society
Greater Huntsville Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in HUNTSVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $921K. EIN: 237093527.
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Mission
Promote animal care and placement
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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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Greater Huntsville Humane Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1969, it predates 91% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 91% 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreater Huntsville Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Huntsville, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 237093527. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Greater Huntsville Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237093527. 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.
Greater Huntsville Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.
Greater Huntsville Humane Society is located in Huntsville, AL, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greater Huntsville Humane Society has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Greater Huntsville 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Greater Huntsville 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, Greater Huntsville 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Greater Huntsville Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in HUNTSVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $921K. EIN: 237093527. Greater Huntsville Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Greater Huntsville Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greater Huntsville Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237093527, 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.
GREATER HUNTSVILLE 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 58 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 58 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 · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greater Huntsville Humane Society
- What is Greater Huntsville Humane Society?
- Greater Huntsville Humane Society is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Huntsville, United States. Greater Huntsville Humane Society is a animal welfare organization based in HUNTSVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $921K. EIN: 237093527.
- When was Greater Huntsville Humane Society founded?
- Greater Huntsville Humane Society was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Greater Huntsville Humane Society?
- Tim Hufford serves as Chair.
- Where is Greater Huntsville Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, United States.
- What is Greater Huntsville Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greater Huntsville Humane Society trustworthy?
- Greater Huntsville Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Greater Huntsville Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237093527.
- What is Greater Huntsville Humane Society's website?
- http://www.ghhs.org