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Founded in 1985, James River Humane Society, Jamestown, North Dakota dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need. JRHS receives no funding from national humane entities or government agencies; relying on private donations and grant funding. JRHS is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter set up to care for and adopt out homeless cats and dogs.
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Mission
Provide shelter for homeless animals
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, James River Humane Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% 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
- Established in 1985, it predates 81% 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 comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 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 + methodologyJames River Humane Society Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Jamestown, ND, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 450390331. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $197K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
James River Humane Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 450390331. 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.
James River Humane Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.
James River Humane Society Inc is located in Jamestown, ND, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Based on official tax filings, James River Humane Society Inc has $197K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
James River Humane Society Inc 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 small organization. It has $197K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for James River Humane Society Inc. 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, James River Humane Society Inc 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 100% 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.
Founded in 1985, James River Humane Society, Jamestown, North Dakota dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need. JRHS receives no funding from national humane entities or government agencies; relying on private donations and grant funding. JRHS is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter set up to care for and adopt out homeless cats and dogs. James River Humane Society Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $197K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to James River Humane Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. James River Humane Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 450390331, 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 (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.
JAMES RIVER HUMANE SOCIETY INC 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 (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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James River Humane Society celebrates adoption of neglected dog - Valley News Live
Soup fundraiser to benefit James River Humane Society - Jamestown Sun
James River Humane Society board member urged to resign amid report of unlivable home - Jamestown Sun
Bufftown Bargains donates $500 to James River Humane Society - Jamestown Sun
Humane Society, Prairie Paws seeking funds - Jamestown Sun
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 - 46 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 · 46 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 · 1985
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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 James River Humane Society Inc
- What is James River Humane Society Inc?
- James River Humane Society Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jamestown, United States. Founded in 1985, James River Humane Society, Jamestown, North Dakota dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need. JRHS receives no funding from national humane entities or government agencies; relying on private donations and grant funding. JRHS is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter set up to care for and adopt out homeless cats and dogs.
- When was James River Humane Society Inc founded?
- James River Humane Society Inc was founded in 1985.
- Who leads James River Humane Society Inc?
- Pam Phillips serves as President.
- Where is James River Humane Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Jamestown, ND, United States.
- What is James River Humane Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is James River Humane Society Inc trustworthy?
- James River Humane Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 James River Humane Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 450390331.
- What is James River Humane Society Inc's website?
- http://www.jamesriverhumanesociety.org