Marion County Humane Society
The mission of the Marion County Humane Society is to provide shelter for abandoned, abused, neglected and home-less animals to work with our rescued animals until we can …
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Visit www.mchswv.comAbout Marion County Humane Society
No kill animal rescue, pet adoption shelter, Fairmont WV
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Mission
The mission of the Marion County Humane Society is to provide shelter for abandoned, abused, neglected and home-less animals to work with our rescued animals until we can find forever loving homes for them and to work within the community to promote spaying, neutering and responsible pet ownership.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Marion County Humane Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1945, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
- 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 (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyMarion County Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Fairmont, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. Its EIN is 237405278. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $484K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Marion County Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237405278. 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.
Marion County Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% 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.
Marion County Humane Society is located in Fairmont, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.
Based on official tax filings, Marion County Humane Society has $484K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% 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.
Marion County Humane Society is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $484K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Marion 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, Marion 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $484K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Marion County Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marion County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237405278, 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 (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.
MARION 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Marion County Humane Society teaches volunteers how to trap feral cats - Times West Virginian
Nexstar Media Foundation donates $5,000 grant to Marion County Humane Society - AOL.com
Community Chat: Marion County Humane Society brings Hermes - WDTV 5
Nexstar Media Foundation donates $5,000 grant to Marion County Humane Society - Yahoo
Nexstar Media Foundation donates $5,000 grant to Marion County Humane Society - WBOY.com
Marion County Humane Society Continues to Seek Community Donations and Volunteers - KNIA - KRLS
East Fairmont Middle School donates more than $4,000 to Marion County Humane Society - WBOY.com
Marion County Humane Society seeks donations to cover over $10,000 in vet bills - KCCI
Community Chat: Marion County Humane Society brings Oakley - WDTV 5
Marion County Humane Society recognizes donors, prepares for adoption event - WV News
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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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 · 1945
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Marion County Humane Society
- What is Marion County Humane Society?
- Marion County Humane Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fairmont, United States. No kill animal rescue, pet adoption shelter, Fairmont WV
- When was Marion County Humane Society founded?
- Marion County Humane Society was founded in 1945.
- Who leads Marion County Humane Society?
- Donna Long serves as President.
- Where is Marion County Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Fairmont, WV, United States.
- What is Marion County Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marion County Humane Society trustworthy?
- Marion County Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Marion County Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237405278.
- What is Marion County Humane Society's website?
- http://www.mchswv.com