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Safe Humane

Create safe and humane communities by inspiring positive relationships between people and animals.

Animal Welfare Chicago, IL EIN: 364366285 (IRS) Reg: 36-4366285 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Safe Humane

Chicago Animal Care & Control Program Services: Program services at Chicago Animal Care & Control included dog manners and skills classes, in-kennel enrichment, out-of-kennel enrichment or walking, and volunteer training for dog handlers. Dog equipment and supplies as well as facility maintenance costs are also included. In addition, we provided Dogs Playing For Life training to CACC volunteers in participation with Animal Farm Foundation. PALS/Program Dogs: CACC shelter dogs were assessed for participating in our Lifetime Bonds programs, manners and skills classes, and corporate / group volunteer events. These Program Dogs became part of a broader program, PALs, which also incorporates our existing Ambassador Dogs. 150 hours of assessments and 75 hours in classes resulted in approving 135 Program Dogs …

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Create safe and humane communities by inspiring positive relationships between people and animals.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Safe Humane with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

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Safe Humane is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 364366285. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $135K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Safe Humane's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364366285. 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.

Safe Humane has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Safe Humane is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Safe Humane has $135K in annual revenue. 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.

Safe Humane 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 $135K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Safe Humane. 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, Safe Humane 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). 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.

Chicago Animal Care & Control Program Services: Program services at Chicago Animal Care & Control included dog manners and skills classes, in-kennel enrichment, out-of-kennel enrichment or walking, and volunteer training for dog handlers. Dog equipment and supplies as well as facility maintenance costs are also included. In addition, we provided Dogs Playing For Life training to CACC volunteers in participation with Animal Farm Foundation. PALS/Program Dogs: CACC shelter dogs were assessed for participating in our Lifetime Bonds programs, manners and skills classes, and corporate / group volunteer events. These Program Dogs became part of a broader program, PALs, which also incorporates our existing Ambassador Dogs. 150 hours of assessments and... Safe Humane is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $135K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Safe Humane are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Safe Humane is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364366285, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Cynthia B•••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 45 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2000
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Safe Humane

What is Safe Humane?
Safe Humane is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Chicago Animal Care & Control Program Services: Program services at Chicago Animal Care & Control included dog manners and skills classes, in-kennel enrichment, out-of-kennel enrichment or walking, and volunteer training for dog handlers. Dog equipment and supplies as well as facility maintenance costs are also included. In addition, we provided Dogs Playing For Life training to CACC volunteers in participation with Animal Farm Foundation. PALS/Program Dogs: CACC shelter dogs were assessed for participating in our Lifetime Bonds programs, manners and skills classes, and corporate / group volunteer events. These Program Dogs became part of a broader program, PALs, which also incorporates our existing Ambassador Dogs. 150 hours of assessments and 75 hours in classes resulted in approving 135 Program Dogs and helping many others. NOTE: This category does not include our legacy Court Case Dogs CCD Program. Other Program Services: Other program services included (1) our legacy Court Case Dogs CCDs programs, supporting previously approved CCDs, conducting dog behavioral consultations in person or virtually, free of charge, to CCD families, conducting interviews and disseminating success stories on social media, documenting procedures for application to new abused shelter dog programming and sharing with other organizations for implementing their own CCD programs, (2) Collaborative Justice, which continued Court Advocacy efforts both virtually through Zoom and in-person in courtrooms with some 15 active volunteers for on average two hearings per week and paying for necropsies for deceased animals brought to CACC who were allegedly abused , (3) Community Collaboration with corporate and group volunteer days with 12 corporations and groups comprising more than 100 volunteers from those groups working with some 70 individual CACC shelter dogs, and (4 ) Outreach/Engagement & Education. All populations served are diverse in species, race or ethnicity, income, education, emplo
When was Safe Humane founded?
Safe Humane was founded in 2000.
Who leads Safe Humane?
Cynthia Bathurst serves as CEO.
Where is Safe Humane located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Safe Humane's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Safe Humane trustworthy?
Safe Humane has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Safe Humane's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364366285. Registration: 36-4366285 (United States).
What is Safe Humane's website?
http://www.safehumanechicago.org