Lehigh County Humane Society

Lehigh County Humane Society

Allentown, PA 18103
Tax ID23-1365372

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,762,032

Expenses

$1,254,801

Mission

To provide a safe haven for all animals in the Lehigh Valley. To be the leading advocate for breeds such as pit bulls that often are left behind or ignored by other shelters. To provide state of the art medical care for all animals and to offer financial assistance to those pet owners that cannot afford services at for profit veterinary clinics. To match responsible pet seekers with their next best friend in order to find the perfect home for the animals in our care.

About

Cruelty investigation; temporary care and housing of stray and unwanted animals; animal adoption and euthenasia services.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The purpose of the lehigh county humane society is the prevention of cruelty to animals; the relief of suffering among animals; and the extension of humane education. the organization provides humane care and treatment for all animals which need protection in the area served by the society; seeks to return lost animals to their owners; seeks suitable homes for animals without owners; and provides euthenasia when necessary.”.

When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The purpose of the lehigh county humane society is the prevention of cruelty to animals; the relief of suffering among animals; and the extension of humane education. the organization provides humane care and treatment for all animals which need protection in the area served by the society; seeks to return lost animals to their owners; seeks suitable homes for animals without owners; and provides euthenasia when necessary.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is PA, as per legal records.
  • According to the non-profit's form, they have 36 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $507,231.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 240 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1906.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $563,992 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $13,185 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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