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Woods Humane Society Inc

To serve, protect and shelter homeless companion animals; to place animals into humane environments; to promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education, and reduce animal overpopulation; and to …

Animal Welfare San Luis Obispo, CA EIN: 952058587 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Woods Humane Society Inc

Woods Humane Society animal shelter helps find homes and provides vet services for dogs and cats in need. Learn more about us!

Founded
Headquarters
San Luis Obispo, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Mission

To serve, protect and shelter homeless companion animals; to place animals into humane environments; to promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education, and reduce animal overpopulation; and to celebrate the human-animal bond.

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
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.67%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Woods 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 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
  • Established in 1980, it predates 85% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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 + methodology

Woods Humane Society Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 952058587. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Woods Humane Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 952058587. 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.

Woods Humane Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.

Woods Humane Society Inc is located in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, Woods Humane Society Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Woods 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 medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Woods 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, Woods 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

Woods Humane Society animal shelter helps find homes and provides vet services for dogs and cats in need. Learn more about us! Woods Humane Society Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Woods Humane Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Woods Humane Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 952058587, 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
$1M-$10M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
68

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

EM
Emily L••••••••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Woods Humane Society announces donation match challenge - KSBY News
Nov 2025
www.ksby.com
3 dogs found abandoned in woods behind gas station, Humane Society seeking answers - Tampa Bay 28
Aug 2025
www.tampabay28.com
Woods Humane Society reduces adoption fees, extends hours during special event - KSBY News
Jul 2025
www.ksby.com
70 years of finding forever homes? How Woods Humane Society helps thousands of pets get adopted - San Luis Obispo Tribun
Feb 2025
www.sanluisobispo.com
Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2021
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 69 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1980
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Woods Humane Society Inc

What is Woods Humane Society Inc?
Woods Humane Society Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Luis Obispo, United States. Woods Humane Society animal shelter helps find homes and provides vet services for dogs and cats in need. Learn more about us!
When was Woods Humane Society Inc founded?
Woods Humane Society Inc was founded in 1980.
Who leads Woods Humane Society Inc?
Emily L'Heureux serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Woods Humane Society Inc located?
Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States.
What is Woods Humane Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Woods Humane Society Inc trustworthy?
Woods Humane Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Woods Humane Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 952058587.
What is Woods Humane Society Inc's website?
http://www.woodshumanesociety.org