Knox County Humane Society
Provide for the welfare of all cats, including stray, surrendered and rescued cats through public awareness clinics and campaigns, humane sheltering and fostering, adoption and surrender services and …
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KCHS-CATS is a non-profit animal shelter that operates public, low-cost clinics for dogs and cats to provide spay/neuter, wellness care and vaccines. The Knox County Humane Society also takes in and adopts out cats.
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Mission
Provide for the welfare of all cats, including stray, surrendered and rescued cats through public awareness clinics and campaigns, humane sheltering and fostering, adoption and surrender services and initial medical and altering services. Emphasis on performing its goals for all cats who are healthy and adoptable. We are dedicated to promoting the wellness of cats and dogs through education, our wellness clinic and our low cost spay and neuter program.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Knox County Humane Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1887, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. 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
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKnox County Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Mount Vernon, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1887 and has been operating for 139 years. Its EIN is 311105030. 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 $423K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Knox County Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311105030. 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.
Knox County 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 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.
Knox County Humane Society is located in Mount Vernon, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1887 and has been active for 139 years.
Based on official tax filings, Knox County Humane Society has $423K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Knox County 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 small organization. It has $423K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Knox 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, Knox 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 78% 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.
KCHS-CATS is a non-profit animal shelter that operates public, low-cost clinics for dogs and cats to provide spay/neuter, wellness care and vaccines. The Knox County Humane Society also takes in and adopts out cats. Knox County Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1887.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $423K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Knox County Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Knox County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311105030, 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.
KNOX 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 40 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 · 1887
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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 Knox County Humane Society
- What is Knox County Humane Society?
- Knox County Humane Society is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Mount Vernon, United States. KCHS-CATS is a non-profit animal shelter that operates public, low-cost clinics for dogs and cats to provide spay/neuter, wellness care and vaccines. The Knox County Humane Society also takes in and adopts out cats.
- When was Knox County Humane Society founded?
- Knox County Humane Society was founded in 1887.
- Who leads Knox County Humane Society?
- Martha Otto serves as Chairman.
- Where is Knox County Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Mount Vernon, OH, United States.
- What is Knox County Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Knox County Humane Society trustworthy?
- Knox County 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 Knox County Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311105030.
- What is Knox County Humane Society's website?
- http://knoxhumanesociety.org