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The mission of the Sevier County Humane Society is to inspire community compassion and respect for animals, to improve their quality of life and to stop animal suffering and homelessness through education, Spay/Neuter and adoption services.
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Mission
Animal protection
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sevier County Humane Society has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1972, it predates 90% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. 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 (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySevier County Humane Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Pigeon Forge, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 620938001. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $763K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sevier County Humane Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 620938001. 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.
Sevier County Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% 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.
Sevier County Humane Society is located in Pigeon Forge, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sevier County Humane Society has $763K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sevier County Humane Society 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 $763K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sevier 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, Sevier 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 88% 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.
The mission of the Sevier County Humane Society is to inspire community compassion and respect for animals, to improve their quality of life and to stop animal suffering and homelessness through education, Spay/Neuter and adoption services. Sevier County Humane Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $763K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Sevier County Humane Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sevier County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 620938001, 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
3 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.
SEVIER 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
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 12 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 · 1972
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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 Sevier County Humane Society
- What is Sevier County Humane Society?
- Sevier County Humane Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pigeon Forge, United States. The mission of the Sevier County Humane Society is to inspire community compassion and respect for animals, to improve their quality of life and to stop animal suffering and homelessness through education, Spay/Neuter and adoption services.
- When was Sevier County Humane Society founded?
- Sevier County Humane Society was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Sevier County Humane Society?
- Cheryl Morgan serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Sevier County Humane Society located?
- Headquartered in Pigeon Forge, TN, United States.
- What is Sevier County Humane Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sevier County Humane Society trustworthy?
- Sevier County Humane Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Sevier County Humane Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 620938001.
- What is Sevier County Humane Society's website?
- http://www.sevierhumane.org/